Syntax: conventions of standard English
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English Grammar - Standard English Syntax: Why It Matters
Learn the four essential rules of English syntax: agreement, sentence completeness, modifiers, and parallel structure to write clearly and effectively.
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English Grammar - Subject-Verb Agreement
Learn the golden rule of subject-verb agreement: singular subjects need singular verbs, plural subjects need plural verbs. Master the "S flip" pattern and common tricky cases.
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English Grammar - Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Learn how pronouns must agree with their antecedents in number and person. Covers common mistakes and rules for matching pronouns correctly in sentences.
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English Grammar - Sentence Fragments
Learn the difference between complete sentences and fragments. Understand how subjects and predicates work together to form proper sentences.
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English Grammar - Run-On Sentences and Comma Splices
Learn to identify and fix run-on sentences and comma splices using proper punctuation between independent clauses.
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English Grammar - Fixing Run-Ons and Comma Splices
Learn three effective ways to fix run-on sentences and comma splices: using periods, commas with conjunctions, or semicolons to properly connect independent clauses.
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English Grammar - Dangling Modifiers
Learn what dangling modifiers are, why they cause confusion, and how to fix them by placing modifiers next to the words they describe.
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English Grammar - Spotting and Fixing Dangling Modifiers
Learn to identify and fix misplaced modifiers by placing the correct subject immediately after the comma. Includes clear examples and a simple two-step method.
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English Grammar - Parallel Structure
Learn about parallel structure in writing: how to keep consistent grammatical patterns in lists to make sentences sound smooth and professional.