Sentence Structure Review and Practice


The following resources will help you acquire a refresher on English sentence structure and grammar. Pay particular attention to the Error Sources information. Here, you'll find a handy list of questions you should ask yourself when reviewing your drafts. Remember: There are two sources/causes of writing errors--a lack of knowledge and a lack of proofreading. Your job is to eliminate both. Pay particular attention to the links to the University of Urbana-Champaign writing assistance sites. Here you'll find invaluable information on web based resources for improving your writing. For those needing help with English as a Second Language, the University of Urbana-Champaign links will point you toward beneficial sources of assistance.

Fragments, Run-ons, Coordination, Subordination

Error Sources

Instructor Carol Greene's Sentence Structure Tutorial Note: Use your "Back" browser button to return to this page

Strunk & White's classic handbook on writing--The Elements of Style

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University of Urbana-Champaigne's Writer's Workshop. GET TO KNOW THIS PAGE! Check out the grammar handbook

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An excellent compendium from the University of Urbana-Champaigne of on-line writing lab web sites. THIS IS A MUST READ!

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