Look Good in Print

This text will refresh your memory or introduce you to the common writing rules for Standard American English. It addresses the 22 most common errors found in writing. Applying and using the fundamentals of good writing will ensure that your writing is clear, concise, and achieves your intended purposes.

02C: VERBS

Conclusion

Congratulations! You've made it to the end of the writing fundamentals section of this book. We hope you've learned a few rules and guidelines that will serve you well throughout your career. Three short chapters are insufficient to turn you into experts, but that wasn't our goal. Rather, we want to make you aware of the most common errors and give you the confidence to find additional answers online. 

These days, writers have no excuse for not knowing the rules. All you have to do is Google your grammar- or style-related question and thousands of resources pop up instantly. The key is knowing enough to realize that you need to consult them.