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All You Need to Know About Commas
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This site will give you information, definition, and rules about commas. Also has links to other sites for further information.
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Apostrophe Protection Society
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Illustrates the correct use of the apostrophe in spelling the plural and possessive. Gives examples of misuse and the rules and examples for correct use.
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Grammar and Punctuation in American English
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A site that contains information on grammar and punctuation, including parts of speech and parts of sentences.
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Punctuation Made Simple
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Discussion of several of the most useful punctuation marks: the colon, semicolon, comma, dash, and apostrophe.
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Serendipity: Common Errors
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An examination of common errors that are becoming generally accepted as correct. A mini-course in English usage.
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The Scarlet Pen
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Downloadable style and usage guide containing 300 commonly misused words and amusing sample sentences. [Microsoft Word format, 240kb in size]
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Washingtonpost.com: A Dash of Comma Sense
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Columnist gives examples why correct punctuation is important.
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What's the Plural of `Virus'?
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A thorough investigation.
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Writing Assistance
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The site improves literary style in written English, corrects grammar, spelling and syntax; and gives clarity to presentation of material. It applies to essays, research papers, projects, theses and reports.
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"Get It Write" English Grammar and Usage Tips
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The site offers a new tip about English grammar and usage every two weeks. Currently the archive contains thirty-four tips. People can subscribe to have the tips sent to their e-mail address free of charge.
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A Concise Guide to Writing, Language, and Grammar
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Rules of capitalization and punctuation, as well as commonly mispronounced and misspelled words.
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ACE Copyediting
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A free monthly self-help writing guide for students of the English language who want to communicate more effectively. Guide covers grammar, punctuation, spelling, cliches, and jargon.
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Basic Cozy Grammar Course
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A light hearted approach to learning basic English grammar. Featuring 27 lessons contained on two videos with companion workbook/study guide.
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Chicago Manual of Style FAQ
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FAQ site designed to help CMS users eliminate ambiguities or misunderstandings found in the book itself.
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Clear English Grammar Resources
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A wide collection of online grammar resources covering grammat topics from articles to verbs.
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Common Errors in English
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An explanation of common English usage errors and how to avoid making them.
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Daily Grammar
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Improve your writing with free daily e-mail grammar lessons.
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Einfoweb.com - Grammar
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The seven parts of speech: nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, interjections, conjuctions, and prepositions.
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English 126 HyperTextBook
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Modern English Grammar from the Daniel Kies and the College of DuPage.
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English Chick: Grammar Lessons
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Starts with remedial lessons and expands to other sites.
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English Grammar Clinic
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An on-line grammar clinic from England. Administered by the Lydbury Centre. Bulletin boards and chat.
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English Grammar The Easy Way
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This site explains English, so that everyone can understand.
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English Grammar Tutor
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An online grammar book for student editors.
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Focus on Usage and Grammar
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This page, provided by The Writer's Place, discusses various problems and rules concerning English grammar, usage, and elements of style.
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Gallaudet Writer's Handbook
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This site is an online version of the grammar and style handbook that was designed specifically to improve the writing skills of deaf and hard of hearing college students.
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Glossary of English Grammar Terms
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A fully cross-referenced dictionary of gramatical terms of English language containing more than 250 English grammar entries.
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Grammar and Usage for the Non-Expert
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Targeted, nontechnical articles on problems of grammar and usage that even good writers sometimes have trouble with.
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Grammar Bytes! Interactive Grammar Review
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Grammar explanations, handouts for teachers and students, and interactive exercises
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Grammar Check
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Offers opt-in subscribers a free, monthly ezine with a grammar feature and Q&A's submitted by readers, along with a review of a writing resource.
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Grammar Hotline Directory
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Find phone numbers, e-mail addresses, web sites which you can contact for answers to short questions about writing.
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Grammar Now
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Grammar and composition questions answered within two to three days. Proofreading and editing service are also offered.
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Grammar Sucks
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Free, personalized answers to questions on grammar, language, usage, syntax. It also contains humorous looks at English grammar. Allows for paid work on documents.
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Grammarphobia.com
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Brought to you by Patricia T. O'Conner, author of "Woe Is I," and the writer Stewart Kellerman.
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GrammarStation
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Find lessons in English grammar. Topics include subject and verb agreement, proper use of pronouns, and modal verbs.
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How to Write Well: Using the Apostrophe
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Tutorial on the use of apostrophes for omission and possession.
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Online Writing Resources
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Interactive lessons in grammar, mechanics and punctuation using PowerPoint, Word, and HTML.
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Plain English Training
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Online courses in plain English and grammar.
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Plain Words
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A guide to the use of English by Sir Ernest Gowers.
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Reflexive Pronouns
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Explanation of usage for reflexive pronouns: myself, himself, herself, themselves, and ourselves. Includes practice sentences and an answer key.
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Sentence Diagrams
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Diagrams of moderately long and complex sentences are accompanied by explanations for both beginners and experienced diagrammers.
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The English Language
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A site with thoughts on why using sound English is important and on just what "sound English" is.
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The Grammar Curmudgeon
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Discusses grammatical rules, offers pointers for writers, presents essays on language and related topics, and contains three open discussion boards.
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The Grammar Doctor
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This site offers tips and advice on grammar and usage.
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The Grammar Guru
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Web site of syndicated columnist and author of The Grammatically Correct Handbook. Read columns, book chapters, find out how to order the book.
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The Kings's English, 2nd ed.
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Online publication of H.W. Fowler's "The King's English."
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The Online Writing Project
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Provides and organizes writing guides and grammar handouts created by writing centers and English Departments at American universities.
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Tomato Nation: Sincerely Your's
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Essay about incorrect grammar usage, with examples of common errors and advice as to how to avoid them.
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Tutoring English Grammar and Composition
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Free online program of instruction in basic English grammar and composition for the use of parents and others and for those learning English as a second language.
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Webgrammar's Place
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Tips, tutorials, and resources for writers, students, editors, educators, and web designers. Also, Webgrammar answers questions about American English grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and usage.
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Your Guide to English Prepositions
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Software program designed to help users find/know the right preposition in 5 seconds.
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