Writing Consultants: Training with Jane Griesdorf

 


 
 
 

This month's test is Part 2 on subject/verb agreement. Try it.
 Remember: Good grammar is essential for clear communication. Take your score seriously!

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quizzes/svagr2.htm

Here's a general test!

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1. I think that it was her that wore the yellow dress.
 

2. The athletic awards were shared between John and myself.
 

3. There are many reasons for him not attending.
 

4. The wind had shook the branches lose.
 

5. I am either going in business for myself or I might work for my father
 

6. They felt badly about losing that case.
 

7. We no longer use our original courier service, however the new one is no better.
 

8. Here is the chief administrator, she will solve our problem.  


9. His coat was laying on the grass where it had laid all night.

 

10. Neither Alice nor I are certain that André is the best person for the job.

11. We will assist the person who you appoint.

12. The man saw the bus pass by running to the station.
 

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Consider Your Scores!

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. You should buy 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.

Be sure to visit the grammar links on the home page. Here are two of my favourites:

Purdue University Writing Lab ÷ great on-line help for grammar & other mechanics: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/

Anatomy of the English Language:  http://www.shared-visions.com/explore/english/engchart.html

Here are some additional links for more tests if you wish to try some: http://www.grammar-monster.com/tests.htm

http://www.nonstopenglish.com/Default-024.asp