grammar

noun

ˈgra-mər How to pronounce grammar (audio)
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general or basic truths on which other truths or theories can be based student directors learning the grammar of filmmaking

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Recent Examples of grammar News organizations across the industry use the AP Stylebook for spelling, grammar and guidelines on how to refer to certain people and places in aim of making such references widely understood both in the U.S. and worldwide. — Ella Lee, The Hill, 27 Mar. 2025 Questionnaires have been edited for spelling, grammar, length and, in some instances, to remove hate speech and offensive language. — Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 21 Mar. 2025 Spelling and grammatical errors: Look for mistakes in spelling, grammar or punctuation. — Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025 As a result, traditional red flags—such as poor grammar or awkward phrasing in scam texts—are becoming less reliable. — Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grammar

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