Thankfully, some of the grammar rules come back to me like riding a bike and I am able to apply past memorization tools for rules; not too much reinventing of the wheel here in MCOM 320. Of course, many of the concepts I didn't learn/are not coming right back to me but that is where the rest you, my wondrously fabulous classmates(is that an adverb modifying an adjective?? can they do that??), come in handy and teach me wonderful tricks for memorization. I owe the future 150 that I am going to receive on the test all to you 20 fellow classmates. (Speech in process.)
So, if I am endlessly complaining about these rules I get to memorize, why do it? One, I really would enjoy a good grade in MCOM. Really. But two, I notice when others make errors in their speech, their texting, their papers I peer review, etc. I know that in a job or in school, I have more respect for those who employ better grammar and presentation in all aspects of their communication so I absolutely hope to become a person that I would respect. I hope, as I study for this exam and this class, that I retain much of what I memorize and that I don't go and forget everything as is often the trend.
As you read my post to add your obligatory comments, feel free to point our mistakes. There are plenty, I am sure.
Also, I am posting a link to a buzzfeed quiz about grammar. It made me feel better about myself more than anything.
Good luck, all! Show the Testing Center who's boss!
How Well Do You Actually Remember Elementary School Grammar? Quiz
Haha loved the tense joke. & I feel ya. I never thought I would have to study so hard for this grammar exam. But with practice we'll get that A (: When you're studying, try coming up with your own examples to make sure you really understand the rules. You got this girl!
ReplyDeleteI loved all the pictures! It is really funny to reflect on what we learned in elementary school because all of us wondered if we would use that stuff. This last couple weeks in MCOM 320 has proven to me that it is actually important! Too bad I didn't listen better back then or else it would be easier today!
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Haha. I just thought I'd take you up on the offer, since that is what the internet is for! Seriously though, this grammar stuff is hard work. Hope you did well on the test!
Yeah, I was the one who taught you about adverbs modifying adjectives. I'll take credit for that!
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