I been studying grammar from elementary to college but sometimes my grammar is not good especially when I'm in a hurry. What will I do to improve it?
2006-09-27 17:03:44 · 13 answers · asked by samantha_fiel 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Yes, I have problem with my subject verb agreement. . I do read romance and love stories pocket books like Sidney Sheldon and Nicholas Sparks. What I really love to read is fashion and entertainment news hehehehe.
2006-09-27 17:10:23 · update #1
Date you? Wow hehehehe.
2006-09-27 17:19:36 · update #2
Your getting all the wrong answers. Grammar is build of phrases which is how a sentence functions. It's extremely difficult to read if you do not understand grammar well.
The six phrases you need to know are When, where, how, why, which, and what.
Phrases aswers the questions...
When writing a sentence, write SUBJECT, VERB & OBJECT- Then add the phrases.
The basic is...
Subject Verb Object..
"I ate a sandwich."
Good grammar means avoiding passive voice.
"The sandwich was eaten by me."
When Phrase
[A week ago,] I ate the sandwich
Where Phrase
I ate the sandwich [at the park.]
How Phrase
I ate the sandwich [with both hands.]
Why Phrase
I ate the sandwich [because I was starving].
Which Phrase
I ate the [peanut butter and jelly] sandwich.
What Sandwich?
I ate the sandwich that was [sitting on the table.]
I hope this helps you improve your grammar skills. Once you do, it'll be easier to read and write.
[when phrase], [subject] [verb][object][how phrase][where phrase][why phrase].
e.g. [At noon],[Mom][made][lunch][quickly][in the kitchen][for the kids].
Good Luck!
2006-09-27 17:57:34 · answer #1 · answered by mattclinch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read then read some more. Find some good grammar books... any book that prepares students for international exams of English like TOEFL or Cambridge First Certificate would help alot.
2006-09-28 00:36:26 · answer #2 · answered by OldGringo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
- Well try a decent chat room or IM client like Yahoo or MSN.
- And read some modern books and classic ones
I would recommend chatting out of these two. Bcoz I improved my grammar very much from chatting with english people.
2006-09-28 00:09:44 · answer #3 · answered by Thilina Guluwita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep studying. Your verb tenses are sort of a mess, right off the bat. Just keep using proper grammar whenever you can and it will start to happen more naturally along the way... Be patient and take your time.
2006-09-28 00:06:42 · answer #4 · answered by Karen W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your time and relax so that you can think of the proper grammar. Also, read as much as you can so that you can pick up on the grammar in what you're reading and can apply it to your writing.
2006-09-28 00:05:26 · answer #5 · answered by mighty_power7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take more basic English classes, designed for those with scholastic disabilities.(dyslexia, etc.) My daughter had the same problem, but in the junior college she's attending, the classes they gave her really helped in a way that high school never did. She has greatly improved.
2006-09-28 00:06:16 · answer #6 · answered by Just Ducky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i read some romance, but the grammer i got plus sentence forms came from horror novels and history books.
2006-09-28 00:18:12 · answer #7 · answered by lv23smurf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read some classic books. Do crossword puzzles.
2006-09-28 00:05:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
reading helps..do u read often? the more you read the better you will spell and write strong. and writing thats the only way and make sure u have people check ur writing that way you learn from your mistakes.
2006-09-28 00:06:22 · answer #9 · answered by blahblah5 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
READ, that is the magic key, read anything , books, magazines, pamphlets,etc, etc.
2006-09-28 00:06:11 · answer #10 · answered by fun 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋