Understanding and using correct grammar is essential for academic success and effective communication. This section of the guide provides a comprehensive collection of resources, tips, and exercises to help you build your grammatical skills and confidence.
Writing well at university is often synonymous with writing grammatically, but understanding grammatical rules and conventions is just one part of effective communication. If you are unsure of when to use an apostrophe or which preposition to choose, then it is worth building your grammatical knowledge, as errors can impact readability and, in some cases, comprehension.
In verbal communication, adhering to widely accepted grammatical norms is also important. Knowing the right tense, sentence structure, and vocabulary are all crucial parts of effective communication. Pronounced grammatical mistakes can adversely impact your how your message is received.
All in all, it is valuable to develop strategies to help you make the grammatical choices that will lead to effective written and verbal communication. By utilizing the resources in this guide, you will develop a stronger command of English grammar, enabling you to write and speak with greater accuracy and confidence.
Use the navigation bars on the left to explore some major grammatical structures that will help you improve your grammatical knowledge.
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