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Why is grammar important?




Word Crimes Video created by: Weird Al Yankovic

Grammar is a fundamental part of writing and increases the readers' confidence in your topic. This lesson is not intended to cover every set of structural rules of grammar, but rather to cover the basic fundamentals to refresh your memory and serve as a reference to prevent common mistakes.

 The video above, "Weird Al" Yankovic Word Crimes, has been chosen for you to review as a comical representation of "Word Crimes" that are prevalent in today's society. Perhaps it will not only serve as a means of entertainment, but also provide you with a better understanding of the importance of proper grammar and sentence structure.

 Read this article titled, "Why Grammar Is Important", by William Bradshaw on The Huffington Post.

 After reading this article and watching the video, use the comment form below and post one fact you have learned about the importance of grammar.

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