{"id":552,"date":"2020-06-23T13:03:36","date_gmt":"2020-06-23T13:03:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/writing-workshop\/?post_type=chapter&p=552"},"modified":"2024-04-25T01:12:40","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T01:12:40","slug":"why-it-matters-grammar-basics","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/englishcomp1coreq\/chapter\/why-it-matters-grammar-basics\/","title":{"raw":"Why It Matters: Grammar Basics","rendered":"Why It Matters: Grammar Basics"},"content":{"raw":"

Why understand grammar?\"Decorative<\/h2>\r\n

Grammar is probably the most intimidating aspect of language. There are more than 470,000 English words in Webster\u2019s Third New International Dictionary<\/i>, and as you know, many can take on multiple meanings and uses. For instance, the word \u201cfast\u201d is defined nineteen different ways in Webster\u2019s<\/i>, and can be used as a noun, verb, adjective, or adverb. Are you even more intimidated now? Don\u2019t worry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The resources for improvement are easily at your disposal. Every time you read a book or article, you are building your grammar skills. Every time you write or speak, you\u2019re practicing them. If you are concentrating, your grammar skills will grow stronger\u2014especially if you understand the basics and recognize when you\u2019re using words incorrectly. <\/span><\/p>\r\n

Some of the most common grammatical errors come in the following areas: use of verb tense, clarity of pronouns, and use of count versus non-count nouns. This writing workshop will help you identify and master all three.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Writing Workshop: Your Working Document<\/h3>\r\nEvery component of the working document will be introduced throughout this module in a blue box such as this one.\u00a0Open your working document now and keep it open as you progress through the module<\/strong>.\r\n
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  1. Go to the assignment for this module in your LMS. Click on the link to open the Working Document for this module as a Google Document. <\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
  2. C<\/span><\/span>hoose \u201cfile\u201d then \u201cmake a copy\u201d to make your own version of the document. If you prefer to download it as a word or other file, you may.\"Screenshot<\/li>\r\n \t
  3. Rename it as \u201cYOUR NAME: Working Doc \u2013 Writing Essentials\u201d and move it to a folder where you can easily find it.\"screenshot<\/li>\r\n \t
  4. Next, go to the sharing settings<\/strong> and change it so that \"Anyone with the link can comment<\/strong>.\" This will enable your instructor to make comments on the document.\"Screenshot<\/li>\r\n \t
  5. Now hold onto this document\u2014we'll need it soon! (You'll submit the link to your instructor once you've completed the Writing Workshop activities).<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"

    Why understand grammar?\"Decorative<\/h2>\n

    Grammar is probably the most intimidating aspect of language. There are more than 470,000 English words in Webster\u2019s Third New International Dictionary<\/i>, and as you know, many can take on multiple meanings and uses. For instance, the word \u201cfast\u201d is defined nineteen different ways in Webster\u2019s<\/i>, and can be used as a noun, verb, adjective, or adverb. Are you even more intimidated now? Don\u2019t worry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    The resources for improvement are easily at your disposal. Every time you read a book or article, you are building your grammar skills. Every time you write or speak, you\u2019re practicing them. If you are concentrating, your grammar skills will grow stronger\u2014especially if you understand the basics and recognize when you\u2019re using words incorrectly. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Some of the most common grammatical errors come in the following areas: use of verb tense, clarity of pronouns, and use of count versus non-count nouns. This writing workshop will help you identify and master all three.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Writing Workshop: Your Working Document<\/h3>\n

    Every component of the working document will be introduced throughout this module in a blue box such as this one.\u00a0Open your working document now and keep it open as you progress through the module<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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    1. Go to the assignment for this module in your LMS. Click on the link to open the Working Document for this module as a Google Document. <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
    2. C<\/span><\/span>hoose \u201cfile\u201d then \u201cmake a copy\u201d to make your own version of the document. If you prefer to download it as a word or other file, you may.\"Screenshot<\/li>\n
    3. Rename it as \u201cYOUR NAME: Working Doc \u2013 Writing Essentials\u201d and move it to a folder where you can easily find it.\"screenshot<\/li>\n
    4. Next, go to the sharing settings<\/strong> and change it so that “Anyone with the link can comment<\/strong>.” This will enable your instructor to make comments on the document.\"Screenshot<\/li>\n
    5. Now hold onto this document\u2014we’ll need it soon! (You’ll submit the link to your instructor once you’ve completed the Writing Workshop activities).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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