Perfect or
9 out of 10 : Lucky
you! Your grammar is in
great shape. You can
stop worrying about
mechanics and focus on
style.
7 or 8 out
of 10: That's
a good score. See if a
pattern exists in your
errors and focus on
these weak spots. Visit
Links
on my web page. Link
to the Grammar OWLs
(On-line Writing Labs),
search for your
particular problem, and
try some of the
exercises.
5 or 6 out
of 10: You
might be in trouble!
Again, see if there is a
pattern to your errors,
visit Links
on my web page, and
link to the Grammar OWLs
(on-line writing labs).
You should also consider
buying a user-friendly
grammar text and work
your way through it
slowly and
systematically. Make
sure the text has lots
of exercises and an
answer key. Or
register for a seminar
or on-line course with
the Writing Consultants!
Below
5: Take
this low score
seriously. Errors
in
grammar will ultimately
involve errors in
meaning or, at the very
least, loss of clarity.
Grammar errors in your
speech reflect poorly on
your presentation of
self and detract from
your personal excellence
in your chosen field.
Buy a grammar text and
teach yourself the
fundamentals of English
grammar or register for
a seminar or on-line
course with the Writing
Consultants.
Here's an
additional word
usage test for you
to try:
