grammar

Example Sentences

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When rendering spoken words in print, it’s standard practice to delete the “uhs” and “ums” and “likes,” remove irrelevant false starts and silently correct the minor errors of grammar and syntax endemic to human speech.

From Salon

But as he hurled his partner high above the ice, he was thrown off balance by grammar and umlauts.

From The Wall Street Journal

I’m not sure I agree—I’ve always thought grammar was pretty cool—but I nod.

From Literature

Once upon a time, when he’d been a good student at school, he’d been an expert at grammar, understanding when to use that or which or who or whom.

From Literature

This year I’m taking a Hawaiian language class, and I’m struggling with the grammar.

From Literature