grammar

Example Sentences

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The online service Grammarly originated in 2009 as a suite of tools to help ferret out plagiarism in schoolwork or help students hone their grammar and spelling.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Missives from titans of business and politics show a striking disregard for spelling, punctuation and proper grammar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

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 • Feb. 22, 2026

Poor spelling or grammar on packaging can often indicate a product is fake.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

He skipped two grades in grammar school and when he was eleven he was ready for Vocational.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers