Grammar & Mechanics Resources
Browse the helpful guides below. These resources have been prepared by the Business Communication Lab at the Sam M. Walton College of Business. View All ResourcesSubject-Verb Agreement
Subjects and verbs must always agree – when they don’t, your sentences can confuse readers
Semicolons and Colons
Following these guidelines might make you one of the few people you know who use semicolons and colons correctly…
Sentence Fragments
Sentence fragments can annoy and frustrate your reader; revise according to these guidelines to make sure you avoid them.
Fundamentals of English Grammar
Improving your ability to write concise, clear writing sometimes requires you to return to the fundamentals.
Commas
Commas do important work – proper comma use will help you clarify your meaning and help readers pace themselves correctly as they read.
Articles
Using articles correctly can be tricky, but using this flowchart will help!
Apostrophes
Follow these guidelines to make sure you use apostrophes correctly
Active and Passive Voice
Knowing when to use active or passive voice will help you meet your audience’s expectations and needs