Grammar

Express your ideas clearly and accurately with these guides to English grammar.

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Grammar introduction

Quantifiers and dangling modifiers

Incorrect verb tense

Sentences

Spelling and capitalisation

Abbreviations

Lack of subject-verb agreement

Misuse of pronouns

Commonly confused words

Punctuation

Creating flow

Paragraph structure

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