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Business Grammar and Usage

Grammar is the way our language puts words together to create sentences, and usage is the study of what is correct and incorrect.

Using incorrect grammar in speaking or writing creates negative impressions, interferes with the communication of our message, and lowers our credibility. Readers and listeners notice even small mistakes and make quick and lasting judgments that can hurt us permanently.

Topics covered include:

• Parts of Speech
  
  
• Noun Plurals
  
  
• Subject-Verb Agreement
  
  
• Principal Parts of Verbs
  
  
• Pronouns
  
  
• Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
  
  
• Guides for Using Prepositions
  
  
• Adjectives
  
  
• Adverbs
  
  
• Word Usage/Choice
  
  
• Punctuation
  
  
• Capitalization
  
  
• Number Expression
  
  
• Sentence Structure
  
  
• Reference Sources

Brief Course: 3 hours
Complete Course: 6 hours