The importance of Grammar and Punctuation by Amanda Garrison https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00 Resources, Articles, ​and Assignments en-us 2018-07-25 13:28:01 UTC 2024-05-26 05:18:07 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png Whats wrong here?... AmandaGarrison https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00/wish/271090858 Failing to use the proper punctuation mark, using it in the wrong place, or even failing to proofread is one of the most effective methods of transforming your writing into a delightful example of how you can completely change the meaning of your intended message into something much more cringe worthy! Have you ever seen any examples of the misuse of punctuation or grammar that completely change the meaning of a piece of writing? Post it here!]]> 2018-07-25 13:41:36 UTC https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00/wish/271090858 AmandaGarrison https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00/wish/271091501 2018-07-25 13:47:27 UTC https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00/wish/271091501 AmandaGarrison https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00/wish/271091574 2018-07-25 13:47:53 UTC https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00/wish/271091574 AmandaGarrison https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00/wish/271091692 2018-07-25 13:48:41 UTC https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00/wish/271091692 AmandaGarrison https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00/wish/271092640 2018-07-25 13:57:55 UTC https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00/wish/271092640 Writing Resource! AmandaGarrison https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00/wish/271092737 "Grammarly" is a fun and FREE writing resource you can use as a form of editing and spell check to catch some last minute mistakes!]]> 2018-07-25 13:59:00 UTC https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00/wish/271092737 AmandaGarrison https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00/wish/271098495 Examples of some writing resources. "Grammarly" is a great place to practice better grammar.]]> 2018-07-25 15:01:50 UTC https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00/wish/271098495 Writing Resource: Typical Examples of Bad Grammar AmandaGarrison https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00/wish/271099044 Verb Tense Errors

Verb tense errors occur when you use the wrong verb tense and are a common grammar mistake. The verb tense tells the reader of your sentences when the action is taking place - in the past, the present or the future. You must be consistent on verb tense, unless there's some reason to make a switch to a different tense.

Some examples of verb tense errors include:

  • I go to the store and I bought milk. Go is a present tense verb. Bought is a past tense verb. Bought should be buy milk since these two events both occur at the same time. 
  • I will eat fish for dinner and drank milk with my dinner. Will eat is a future tense verb but drank is a past tense verb. Since the dinner is going to happen in the future, it is not possible that the milk was drunk already. 
]]> 2018-07-25 15:08:29 UTC https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00/wish/271099044 Assignment 1 AmandaGarrison https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00/wish/271100352 What are some of the most common grammar/punctuation errors most commonly seen?]]> 2018-07-25 15:21:33 UTC https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00/wish/271100352 Subject/Verb Agreement Errors AmandaGarrison https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00/wish/271100454
The subject of the sentence (the person or thing doing the action) has to agree in number with the verb (the word representing the action). Otherwise, you have an example of bad grammar.

Here are some examples of situations where the subject and verb do not agree:

  • Matt like fish. Matt is singular; like is plural. The sentence should read Matt likes fish. 
  • Anna and Mike is going skiing. Anna and Mike are plural. Is is singular. The sentence should read Anna and Mike are going skiing. 

]]> 2018-07-25 15:22:39 UTC https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00/wish/271100454 Noun/Pronoun Errors AmandaGarrison https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00/wish/271100513
Pronouns take the place of nouns in sentences. In order to avoid a grammar error, the pronoun has to agree with the noun that it is replacing.

Some examples of bad grammar errors that occur due to noun/pronoun agreement errors include:

  • Anna and Pat are married and he has been married for 20 years. Anna and Pat are plural, and he is singular. The sentence should read Anna and Pat are married and they have been married for 20 years. 
  • Everyone forgot their notebook. Everyone is singular (every single individual one) and their is plural. This should read Everyone forgot his or her notebook. This is one of the most common grammatical errors that exists today. 
]]> 2018-07-25 15:23:24 UTC https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00/wish/271100513 AmandaGarrison https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00/wish/271100748 2018-07-25 15:25:39 UTC https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00/wish/271100748 Assignment 2 AmandaGarrison https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00/wish/271101005 Class : Please watch video below and answer the following questions. Please be sure to also include any additional questions you may have.

1. What is a clause?
2. What is a tense verb?
3. "SVO" stands for what type of sentence?]]> 2018-07-25 15:27:51 UTC https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00/wish/271101005 Reminder! AmandaGarrison https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00/wish/271101652 Hi Class, 
Please feel free to made your own comments on any of the flowing posts presented in this message board the more conversation the better! Also, please feel free to add any of your own examples of grammar or punctuation mistakes you make come across in your day to day life. ]]> 2018-07-25 15:34:01 UTC https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00/wish/271101652 Assignment 3 AmandaGarrison https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00/wish/271101893 Find an example of misused grammar/punctuation in your everyday life. Record it and then make the proper corrections. ]]> 2018-07-25 15:36:20 UTC https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00/wish/271101893 AmandaGarrison https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00/wish/271103340 2018-07-25 15:55:05 UTC https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00/wish/271103340 Writing Resource! AmandaGarrison https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00/wish/271303978 Excellent job so far responding and completing assignments on our class message board! Keep it up and remember to ask any questions to myself or your other classmates!]]> 2018-07-27 18:48:31 UTC https://padlet.com/AmandaGarrison/k1gxumr88j00/wish/271303978