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Grammar and Usage Handouts from UNCG Writing Center

Please note: some items require the Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader, which can be downloaded from the Adobe web site.

Terms to Know

Sentence Fragments

Comma Splices and Run-on Sentences

The Comma

The Colon

The Semicolon

Apostrophes

Subject-Verb Agreement

Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

Appositives

Parallelism

Passive and Active Voice

Weak vs. Strong Verbs

Commonly Confused Words

Subject-Verb Agreement

Using MLA Format

Using APA Format

Writing Resources

The following on-line writing centers have an abundance of useful information and handouts on writing that you can read and/or download.

Purdue University
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
Start by browsing "Handouts and Materials."

UNC-Chapel Hill
http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb
See "Handouts and Links."

Virginia Tech "Grammar Gym"
http://idle.cath.vt.edu/gym/index.html
This interactive site will allow you to brush up on and test your basic grammar and punctuation skills.

Page updated: 20-Nov-2007

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