Chapter 6: Perfecting Your Writing: Grammar

Chapter Summary

Key Takeaways

  • In order to write accurately, it is important for writers to be aware of commonly confused words
  • Accurate, error-free spelling enhances your credibility with the reader.
  • Knowing commonly misused homonyms may prevent spelling errors.
  • Using a dictionary and thesaurus as you write will improve your writing by improving your word choice.
  • Connotations of words may be positive, neutral, or negative.
  • Slang, clichés, and overly general words should be avoided in academic writing.

Activities for Further Reflection

  • Review the latest assignment you completed for school.  Does it contain any commonly confused words?
  • In one paragraph, describe in detail what you think makes a person successful.  When you are finished, proofread your work for spelling errors.  Exchange papers with a partner and read each other’s work.  See if you catch any spelling errors that your partner missed.

 

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