Whenever you proofread and edit (for one of your [[revision projects]], for example) strive for clarity. Consider the following, and review as needed: - [Avoid run-on sentences](http://www.chompchomp.com/rules/csfsrules.htm) - [Do not join independent clauses by a comma](http://www.gutenberg.org/files/37134/37134-h/37134-h.htm#Rule_5) - [Avoid sentence fragments](http://www.chompchomp.com/rules/fragrules.htm) - [Watch out for commonly confused words](https://www.grammarly.com/blog/commonly-confused-words/) - [Find and fix apostrophe errors](http://www.chompchomp.com/rules/aposrules.htm) - [Review punctuation rules](http://www.chompchomp.com/presentations/punctuation.ppt) - [Review semicolon usage](http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/semicolon.htm) - [Review capitalization rules](https://www.grammarbook.com/punctuation/capital.asp) - [Find and fix pronoun reference errors](http://www.chompchomp.com/rules/prorefrules.htm) - [Find and fix pronoun agreement errors](http://www.chompchomp.com/rules/proagreerules.htm) - [Don't mix present and past tense](https://www.grammar-monster.com/glossary/tense.htm) - [Make your subject agree with your verb](https://www.pcc.edu/staff/pdf/645/SubjectVerbAgreement.pdf) - [Find and fix errors in parallel structure](http://www.chompchomp.com/rules/structurerules.htm) - [Avoid dangling and misplaced modifiers](http://www.chompchomp.com/rules/modifierrules.htm) - [Avoid clichés](http://writing2.richmond.edu/writing/wweb/cliche.html) - [Use the active voice](http://www.gutenberg.org/files/37134/37134-h/37134-h.htm#Rule_10) - [Omit needless words](http://www.gutenberg.org/files/37134/37134-h/37134-h.htm#Rule_13) - [Use definite, specific, concrete language](http://www.gutenberg.org/files/37134/37134-h/37134-h.htm#Rule_12) - [Avoid a succession of loose sentences](http://www.gutenberg.org/files/37134/37134-h/37134-h.htm#Rule_14) - [Keep related words together](http://www.gutenberg.org/files/37134/37134-h/37134-h.htm#Rule_16) - [Place the emphatic words of a sentence at the end](http://www.gutenberg.org/files/37134/37134-h/37134-h.htm#Rule_18) - [Clear up awkward sentences](https://courses.byui.edu/AcademicSupport/writing-center/pdf/awkward_sentences.pdf) - [Put statements in positive form](http://www.gutenberg.org/files/37134/37134-h/37134-h.htm#Rule_11) - You may also find these [[examples of grammatical errors]] useful. Remember, if you need help or just wish to discuss matters of usage and grammar, you may send me a draft for feedback, during any stage in your writing process. A Google Doc link (with “Commenter” enabled) usually works best. ### Once you've perused some of the links and resources on this page, try these suggested [[assignments for language]].