The word 'GRAMMAR' has a great capacity to frighten people. Many otherwise sensible people worry far too much about their grammar. As a rule, you're likely to make grammar mistakes for just three reasons:
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Writing tip: Stage 5 of your editing system—proofread
Proofreading can be regarded as Stage 5 of your editing process. This is a very difficult and demanding task that requires strong concentration.
Writing tip: Stage 1 of your editing system—big picture
Let's assume you are editing a large report. Stage 1 of your editing system is to look at the big picture. Do not get distracted by details such as spelling.
Contented (resplendent adjective), content (modest adjective), and content (the noun)
What's the difference between the adjectives content and contented—as in I am content/contented? This is an oft-recurring discussion topic among people who are learning English as a second (or third or fourth) language.
Writing tip: How to punctuate do's and don'ts? Life is short.
How to punctuate 'do's and don'ts'? The experts disagree, so choose a rule and stick to it. Debate is pointless, and life is short. A member of the TWIN (Technical Writers of India) group asked recently: Just a quick one,...