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Grammar And Writing

Reginald Said:

How can I improve my grammar and writing?

We Answered:

You shouldn't sweat it. Forums are full of grammar Nazi's that live for catching any insignificant grammatical error. No one really pays attention to them, and absolutely no one likes them.

But if it really bothers you, you can always pick up a grammar book from a book store. Here's a link to a highly recommended one:

Bertha Said:

What is a word who's definition is, in grammar, writing the actual definition of the word?

We Answered:

Verbose: wordy, using or containing too many words.

Synonymous: (of words) meaning the same or nearly the same ( like, two words that can be interchanged in a context are said to be synonymous relative to that context)

Nicole Said:

Who knows all of the grammar to writing?

We Answered:

Here is a good online guide:

http://www.libraryspot.com/grammarstyle.…

Most people who write good short stories have an extensive knowledge of the English language and grammar. This knowledge is the reason they are able to play around with words and structures to create elegant sentences. This is the basis for good writing.

Still, I want to encourage you to finish your short story and to learn about grammar- this is the only way you can improve. And I commend you for trying. But don't expect to just be able to use a reference guide and suddenly be a great author. It isn't that simple.

Usually when someone has written short stories, they send them to an editor who polishes them.

Jeff Said:

Should i read how to type books on grammar & writing, or is reading novels adequate?

We Answered:

I'd read a book on grammar, just to be sure you've got the fundamentals down. Eats, Shoots, and Leaves is pretty good. Other than that, though, exposing yourself to a wide variety of books and stories and essays and articles is definitely the way to go.

As for the math question, maybe. You'd have to fly through the sequence and your general education requirements during the first two years, and then pretty much devote the whole rest of your time to the biology requirements. That'd be stressful, though - and if it's taken this long to work your way up to algebra, I'm not sure how practical it is. Better have a backup plan in mind.

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