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21 Jun 2012

Eng201 2nd GDB solution spring 2012

Solutions:
1)      Correct grammar is an essential component of any good writing and although Hemingway and a few contemporary best sellers may take liberties with the language from time to time, until you have their stature and success, your best bet is to obey the rules of the road. For people who have been speaking it all their lives, English may seem like a pretty easy language, but in reality, it’s one of the most difficult to learn, not because of the complicated rules of grammar, but more often because of all the exceptions to all the complicated rules of grammar. It’s the common errors you should aim to avoid. They can change the meaning of what you’re writing and in the process make you look close to illiterate to your audience, which, of course, ruins your credibility and all those hoped-for book sales. The really tough grammatical stuff you can leave to your editor to dig out. If grammar is one of your weaknesses, consider involving one earlier in the process.
2)      what language you use to speak or write, using correct grammar not only helps you communicate more effectively and precisely, but also helps you avoid embarrassment. Around the world, correct grammar is an indication that the speaker or writer is an educated person who understands the nuances of the language, while grammar errors can indicate that you are not focusing on your words or, worse, that you do not understand the mechanics of your own language. Incorrect grammar can often lead to sentences that mean little or nothing. Native speakers rarely commit errors this gross when speaking, but non-native speakers often make errors that render their sentences incomprehensible. For example, an attempt to tell a taxi driver that you want to go to the mall might come out as "I wanted going mall," which means nothing (though a talented driver could figure out what the speaker is trying to say). The same happens when English-speakers try to speak in other languages whose grammar is unfamiliar. your grammar is good enough to make others understand what you mean, constant errors might give them the impression that you are not highly educated or that you are not paying attention to what you are saying or writing. Even if they otherwise would think highly of your words, your errors might simply distract them. Good grammar keeps your readers or listeners focused on what you have to say, not on how you are saying it or why you are making mistakes

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