what can i do to become an expert on grammer
2006-12-04 11:14:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
Enroll in a tutor program such as Kaplan.
2006-12-04 11:19:47 · answer #1 · answered by Eve 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learning proper grammar is difficult enough since it has not been stressed in our public schools for several years.
Becoming an expert is, well more than difficult.
Don't confuse spelling with good grammar. Poor spelling does however reflect poorly on the author. Proper spelling typically isn't even noticed.
A handy pocket size reference is "The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation". I have had a copy for 15 years and use it. It is good for a quick guide for general rules.
For specific rules and more detail explanations of use there is a site on line offering a menu allowing you to jump to the grammar rule using the first letter in the area of grammar and punctuation that you seek information.
The website is:
www.andromeda.ruters.edu/~lynch/Writing/
Also you can Goolge "grammar rules" for additional sources of reference.
No doubt I have made a grammatical error or two in my response but I don't claim to be an expert.
I hope this is of some assistance to you.
Good luck.
A quick PS
Punctuation is part of grammatical structure. How and where you place certain punctuation marks such as commas, colons and semicolons are 3 examples.
I don't mean to nit pick but you have a punctuation error in each of the questions that you posted. Do you see the errors?
2006-12-04 12:18:19 · answer #2 · answered by iraq51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a book that has different chapters on the parts of speech, conjunctions and sentence structure, and outlining.
Do all the exercises, especially outlining which forces you to break up sentences into phrases and recognize the different types. Do all the punctuation exercises and especially learn the difference between adverb clauses and compound sentences.
If you have questions, highlight the answers in your book you don't understand and ask online or ask a tutor or teacher for help.
Keep a ringbinder notebook or spiral with separate sections for the chapters or parts of speech or types of phrases you are studying. If you need to memorize a list (such as prepositions or adverbs), make notecards and use them like flashcards.
When you practice writing, always ask a teacher or another student who is good at grammar to help you proofread your work.
If you make a mistake, copy the sentence 10 times correctly and keep it in your notebook in a special section.
Review your notebook regularly or use it for reference so you refresh what you have already learned and practiced.
2006-12-04 11:32:38 · answer #3 · answered by emilynghiem 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first step would be to realize that it is spelled grammar.
Afterwards, search the internet for words that always get people and learn them. For example, it is spelled not spelt.
Listen to your English teacher.
Read books.
2006-12-04 11:17:03 · answer #4 · answered by Basiate 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do what I do - this helps me!
Read books and plenty of them. Your brain will automatically (well eventually) click and you'll (eventually) do it without even thinking about it on a subconcious level.
It will be easier too if your heart is in it!
2006-12-04 11:23:02 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Write. Write some more. Get if marked. try not to take it personally and improve instead.
2006-12-04 11:17:34 · answer #6 · answered by mince42 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to school. Woohoo!
2015-08-04 02:49:09 · answer #7 · answered by Monica 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bang on.
2006-12-04 11:16:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋