Grammar

Here is some advice and information on some of the most common areas of grammar that students often have difficulty with.

Articles (A/An/The/Zero)

Learn how to use articles (a, an, the, Zero) correctly.

Formal and Informal Language

Learn the difference between formal and informal language and when to use each.

Parts of speech

Learn to overcome common mistakes students make in parts of speech.

Prepositions

Learn the general rules for using common prepositions such as at, on, in, between, for, etc.

Present vs. past tense 

Learn when to use present or past tense in your assignment to improve clarity and accuracy.

Punctuation

Understand the common rules of punctuation to express your ideas clearly.

Reporting verbs

Learn how to use reporting verbs correctly to strengthen your arguments in your assignments.

 

Sentence structures 

Learn the different types of sentences and how to construct them correctly.

Subject-verb agreement

Learn general guidelines for subject-verb agreement to prevent errors in your writing.

 

Transition Signals

Learn how to link words and phrases to effectively connect your ideas to add cohesion to your writing.

 

If you have any questions or want to discuss how to improve your English grammar skills, please contact HELPS at helps@uts.edu.au and speak with our friendly staff.