The (So) Standard English Page:
Standard English is what people mean when they say, "good" or "bad" English.
This program focuses on Standard English, because it is the dialect that is generally the most appropriate to use in school. Also, as an air breathing human being, you are already an expert in the many other dialects you use outside of school/work.
If you're an enquiring mind who wants to know more, check out "Why Standard English " and/or the Dialogue about Standard English.
Here's a list of standard English issues in this program so far. If you have suggestions or wants, please jot them down in the comments section below, meanwhile, click on the term that interests you.
Sentence Fragments/Run-Ons
Empathic
Pronoun Agreement
Unclear Pronoun Antecedents
Verb Forms
Verb Agreement
Active and Passive Voice
Subjunctive Mood
Lie or Lay
Like or As
Eager or Anxious
Affect or Effect
Who or Whom
Misplaced Modifiers
If you have any requests for additional Standard English Issues, please jot them down in the "Comments" section below.
And, hey! There is a fascinating dialogue between Vic and his MOP, Larry. To read it, click here.
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