Reasons for Learning Proper Grammar

Proper grammar is essential to effective communication. The improper use of things like subject-verb agreement and plurals make you difficult to understand, and your message can be lost. Poor grammar induces a poor perception of the individual.

Perception

Use proper grammar to be perceived as a person who is knowledgeable and educated. Using improper grammar sends the message that you are uneducated or not well-read.

Miscommunication

In order to ensure that the message you send is the message received, use proper grammar. You risk confusing the message recipient. They may even ignore the message entirely if the grammar is poor.

Lack of Job Opportunities

Job opportunities often hinge on an individual's ability to speak and write effectively.

Offensive

The use of improper grammar (such as slang) is offensive to some. As a result, the message and, ultimately, message sender are ignored.

Business

Improper grammar on marketing materials can result in lost sales. Customers will not purchase products from a company that does not know how to sell itself properly.

References

• Why you need good grammar
• Writers' seven deadly sins
• Five grammatical errors that make you look dumb

Resources

• I use improper grammar on purpose