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Split infinitives, Sister Brenda Marie and CEOs; the grammar connection

I imagine almost anyone who was taught grammar by a nun in the 1970s knows the horror of diagramming sentences on the chalk board. As kids, we’re sweating bullets and wondering if Sister Brenda Marie (my sixth-grade English teacher) will be editing our tombstones. But as communication professionals, we’re fair game for being taken to task on any — and all — points of grammar.

We are, after all, supposed to  experts, subject matter experts and gurus of the written word. I’ve had several opportunities over the years to argue points of grammar with CEOs who had degrees in English. Losing their confidence as an expert in the written and spoken word is not where we want to be. So here’s a quick set of on-line grammar and writing links to help reinforce the basics.

And for those nerds who have read to the end…a special link on diagramming sentences. You’re welcome.
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/diagrams/diagrams.htm

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