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G5 Grammatical Correctness
G5 Grammatical Correctness
The children decided to get off theirto enter the park. (they’re, there,
bikes
their)
whom
This is the girl I told you about.
(who, whom, whose)
Principles of
Speech Writing:
Grammatical
Correctness
GRAMMAR
Grammar is the set of rules that
govern the structure and use of
a language. It is the system of
rules that enables us to
communicate with one another
through language.
GRAMMATICAL
CORRECTNESS
This refers to the proper use of
grammar in a language. This
includes using elements of
grammar that help to convey
meaning and make the
language clear and easy to
understand.
IMPORTANCE OF GRAMMATICAL
CORRECTNESS IN WRITING A SPEECH
Using correct grammar when you give a
speech is important to prevent
misunderstanding and misinterpretation
between you and the audience. Good
command of the language helps listeners
understand you quickly.
EXAMPLE:
"The cat sat on the mat."
This sentence follows the
subject-verb-object structure
and uses proper verb tense and
agreement.
GRAMMAR ERROR
This is a term used in prescriptive grammar to
describe an instance of faulty, unconventional, or
controversial usage, such as a misplaced modifier
or an inappropriate verb tense.
How it affects your:
Message
Grammatical errors can interfere with the clarity
and coherence of a speech and can make it more
difficult for the listener to understand the
intended meaning.
Credibility
Grammatical errors convey sloppiness and take
away the credibility of the speaker.
How it affects your:
Audience Speech
Too many grammar Grammar inconsistencies slow down
mistakes and spoken the communication process and
language become generate negative impressions for
distracting. the audience, as your ideas and
thoughts are not clear and coherently
conveyed.
COMMON GRAMMATICAL
ERRORS
• Addition
- It is any use of unnecessary items in sentences.
- Examples: addition of helping verbs, nouns, past participles,
articles, and prepositions.
• Misformation
- It is using the wrong form of words or structures.
- Examples: incorrect word selection, wrong form of verbs,
adjectives, or nouns.