This workshop provides a quick reminder of basic grammar rules and an update on the rules that may have changed since you were in school. We’ll look at the six most common grammar errors that rob your writing of its professionalism, punctuation, and subject and verb agreement. 

HALF-DAY WORKSHOP

For 6 to 20 participants at your place of business

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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

The Grammar Essentials workshop simplifies some of the more important points of English grammar, punctuation, and word usage so they become accessible to everyday use. It also points out some of the changes that have taken place in grammar over the past few years.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Anyone who writes, edits or proofreads business documents

YOU WILL LEARN TO:

  • Use punctuation marks correctly
  • Dismiss old grammar rules that no longer apply
  • Follow the style rules for numbers and capitals
  • Eliminate any confusion on “misused” words

COURSE OUTLINE

Introduction

  • Grammar is not static

Sentences

  • 4 types
  • Sentence errors

Punctuation

Six Most Common Errors

  • Personal pronouns
  • Subject/verb agreement
  • Who/whom
  • Gerunds
  • Misplaced modifiers
  • Its/it’s

Misused Words

Rules

  • Capitals
  • Numbers

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Course Code: WBJ502

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