What is Grammar?

 

According to the dictionary, grammar is defined as:

 

• The study of how words and their component parts combine to form sentences.

 

• The study of structural relationships in language or in a language, sometimes including pronunciation, meaning, and linguistic history.

 

• The system of inflections, syntax, and word formation of a language.

 

• The system of rules implicit in a language, viewed as a mechanism for generating all sentences possible in that language.

 

Why is Grammar Important?

 

Proper grammar could mean the difference between success and failure:

 

• People who misuse language are trapped in "verbal ghettos" from which they will never escape.

 

• They are handicapped both in improving social situations and in qualifying for positions of influence.

 

Researchers also identified that extensive knowledge of the English language correlates with career success more than any other characteristic.

 

Stop...it's Grammar Time!

 

What does M.C. Hammer have to do with Grammar?

 

At Grammarly, we want to help you hone and improve your grammar skills daily. No better way to do it than with the use of a mnemonic, especially since you love M.C. Hammer right? At least we do...so we figured we'd give it a shot.

 

Whether writing or speaking, both are considered art forms that require masterful orchestration. An effective arrangement of words, sentences, pronunciations, and paragraphs capable of dancing and captivating audiences similar to the masters of ceremony (MC) himself.

 

If it makes it easier, you can also view the acronym M.C. as "must correct" which should help you remember the importance of proofing your work.

 

As for the "Hammer" portion, we're referring to the continuous pounding to constantly develop your writing and speaking skills.

 

Unlike the real M.C. Hammer who slowly faded and became broke, you must ensure success by making sure that you're M.C. Hammer works at all times - yes, pun intended!

 

Of course, with technology advancing at such a rapid pace, you don't have to do all the heavy-lifting yourself. Instead, use Grammarly, a state-of-the-art writing enhancement platform designed to help you triple-check your masterpiece prior to submission. Perfect for students, writers, schools, businesses, and anyone else who needs proofreading and plagiarism detection capabilities.