Lists of rules and restrictions for grammar seem to be endless. How in
the world can one be expected to know every single rule?! It is even harder
for us folk who have had only a single grammar course in our many years of
education.

Take a breath…it will be okay!

Even though it is impossible to remember the thousands of rules that are
combined to write pages upon pages to create grammar textbooks, you can
still achieve grammar proficiency in your writing.

A List for Grammar Success:

1- Relax.
Learning to recognize common grammar mistakes takes time. But
as Mad Eye Moody once said, “you must be vigilant!” Always keep in mind
that one of your goals for writing is to be grammatically correct.

2- Have a grammar guide.
If you’re unable to remember all those rules,
you’ll need some kind of reference to figure them out when you become
stuck. I suggest staying away from boring definitions in handbooks –
personally, the make me shiver with fear. Go out and grab a reference
guide that is fun to read. I suggest the following:
Words Fail Me, Patricia T. O’Conner
Woe is I, Patricia T. O’Conner
Torn Wings and Faux Pas, Karen Elizabeth Gordon
The Transitive Vampire, Karen Elizabeth Gordon

posted by Kyle J.