The (So) Standard English Page:

Standard English is what people mean when they say, "good" or "bad" English.

This program focusses on Standard English, because it is the dialect that is generally the most appropriate to use in school. Also, as an air breathing human being, you are already an expert in the many other dialects you use outside of school/work.

If you're an enquiring mind who wants to know more, check out "Why Standard English" and/or the Dialogue about Standard English.

Here's a list of standard English issues in this program so far. If you have suggestions or wants, please email , meanwhile, click on the term that interests you.

 

Sentence Fragments/Run-Ons

Empathic

Pronoun Agreement

Unclear Pronoun Antecedents

Verb Forms

Verb Agreement

Active and Passive Voice

Subjunctive Mood

Lie or Lay

Like or As

Eager or Anxious

Affect or Effect

Who or Whom

Misplaced Modifiers

 If you have any requests for additional Standard English Issues, please send them in:

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And, hey! There is a fascinating dialogue between Vic and his MOP, Larry. To read it, click here.