7 Basic Grammar Rules Every Writer Must Know

Grammar is the set of rules by which we communicate.

English grammar is those rules applied to the spoken and written English language.

Writers need to know and follow basic grammar rules to communicate clearly through written language.

Grammar is governed by five overarching rules.

These aren't grammar “rules” like how to place periods and use conjunctions. They are the rules that serve as building blocks for English grammar.

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