Ok, if a course does not have a grammar or any kind of English prerequisite, can 10% of my grade be grammar. I had an accounting "paper" that was 10% of my grade. She was grading on grammar. She said the only thing wrong with my paper was grammar, so she marked off several points. I have an A in Eng2, an A in EngI, and an A in writing and grammar.\n\nWhat are my rights.
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Profs can grade however the hell they want. Written and verbal communication are very important to succeeding in any field. Take it as a warning.
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No way, dude. It is not like we're in English class together under an observant teacher's presence revising each other's papers. Spelling comes in helpful when trying to make yourself look good in formal or business relations. However, this Yahoo! Answers thing isn't a formal thing. Or is it?\nThose who go stray off topic by correcting your spelling should be corrected for not answering your question...now that's actually a real issue when it comes to informal communication!
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I'm just coming out of middle school, so I can definately tell you that it's not to hard. Just watch out for Algebra/Pre-Algebra ...Pre-Algebra isn't all that different from Algebra. In Grammar, they pretty much teach you the same stuff over and over and over and over again, so that isn't to big of a worry. You'll be getting into Chemistry, and that is sometimes a little tricky with all of the terms, and lastly, History is pretty good, but not if they want you to memorize every single date....I hope that this has helped...good luck!
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If you think of the "and" operator in grammar as a "plus" in math, then no--both can't exist simultaneously (well, after you poop it out I guess).\n\nAnd since people want to emphasize you not being able to have something more than the action maybe that's why they say the HAVE first.
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I share your concern. Although some people here are not native English speakers, many appear to be from the U.S. and appear unconcerned about the basic tenets of written communicattion. I wonder if writing in such an informal manner will impact the way they communicate when it's important -- like in school or the workplace. I believe you can only learn to write well by practicing writing well. I think some students are in for a big shock when they get to college or enter the workplace because the ability to express yourself correctly, clearly, and succinctly is a major factor in success.
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First of all, you have major grammatical errors. Your first line is a fragment.  As is your second one.  If you don't mind my asking, what grade are you in?  You may need to have your teacher go over this essay with you to give you some pointers.  It will take up entirely too much space to try to help correct what's wrong.
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There is no way, with your lack of English grammar skills, you could go to college for free. You will have to work an additional job, save money, and then pick up classes at a community college, focusing on remediation for your language skills.
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I totally agree with you about this.  Unfortunately (or not, depending on your stance) for me I was taught in a Grammar school in the early sixties.  We had the most wonderful English teacher who taught us, with great enthusiasm for the subject, the whole gamut of English Grammar.  One of her favourite sayings was, "There's no such thing as nice!! Nice doesn't mean anything, do not use the word."\n\nShe also objected to the phrase 'All of a sudden' because there is no such thing as a sudden!  Little things like that, from a teacher one likes, tend to stick and, having reached 'A' Grade in my English Language 'O' Level (the only 'A' I got!) I have found that I have become pedantic and niggly about the way English is now spoken and spelt.\n\nI am afraid I also have the unfortunate habit of labelling people who cannot spell as merely lazy!  I know this is probably a bit extreme and does not apply in some cases, but I can't help feeling this way.\n\nI correct announcers on television and radio, and sometimes find myself correcting people with whom I am having a conversation.  I have corrected and sent back Mail shots received, and please don't start me off on the aberrant apostrophe!!!\n\nI am sure the English language is fading away and in time all so-called English speaking people will be speaking a sort of mid-Atlantic shorthand. I find it sad that people cannot be bothered to try to speak and write correctly, particularly when small, ancient languages, such as Welsh and Gaelic, are bouyant and well practised through the genuine love of their people for their language.\n\nSorry to go on but this is rather a flag-waver for me and I find it difficult to stop, once started.
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That's ok.  I passed English class.  \nBut your question makes a good point for some people.  It annoys me when people use words like that the wrong way, or with the incorrect form.
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The problem is that some tutors are editors rather than teachers.  It's one thing for a student to have a tutor help him or her make sense out of sentence diagramming or explain the relative merits of ending sentences with prepositions; more instruction is generally better, so long as it doesn't conflict with the point of view expressed in the classroom.\n\nBut, some "tutors" get involved in helping students with specific assignments, including writing assignments such as essays.  These misguided "tutors" can involve themselves in all sorts of things--from helping choose a topic, to assisting in choosing supporting ideas, and even proofreading for grammar or other errors.  The worst "tutors" do these parts of the work for the student.  Others at least have the sense to try to teach the student something while helping with these tasks.\n\nWhat the students too often fail to realize is that any of this kind of "assistance" on an assignment, received without the knowledge and approval of the instructor, is academic dishonesty as well as plagiarism.  It is academic dishonesty because it is unauthorized collaboration; the student is working with someone else to complete the assignment, without the permission of the teacher.  Further, it is plagiarism because the student submits the work as her or his own, not acknowledging the input from the "tutor."\n\nThere are, of course, cases in which instructors ask students to participate collaboratively in all of the activities mentioned above.  But, the fundamental difference is that if the instructor asks that it be done, it is then approved, and is understood to have been a part of the writing process.  (And it is typically done in a controlled setting.)
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I taught in a public school for three years.  The "powers that be" actually told me to stop grading for grammatical and spelling errors, saying all of my students would fail.  That is a travesty.  From my perspective as a teacher, ignorance (which is what I believe you are really asking) is on the rise.  Despite compulsory education, it almost appears to me that we are reverting to a 19th century-like model with an educated few and masses of ignorance.
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sorry but I'm on the teacher's side. It's her job to see that you get an education. When you're older and filling out an application for a job do you really want alot of misspelled words on it? Education is one of the most important things in life. She's not "a witch" she's just doing her job.
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Absolutely. I may only be 16, but I detest incorrect grammar. Why must anyone have an excuse for it? How can anyone misuse a little mark (the apostrophe)? Are they so stupid as to be outsmarted by the apostrophe and the simple rules that come with its use? I must admit that correct grammar is not taught properly (in my school, at least) at GCSE level. The only time I have come across a grammar lesson was for coursework requiring it! It isn't just you; I have noticed the decline in the use of the apostrophe, the semicolon, the colon and even the full stop! It's time we put an end to this and stand up against poor punctuation, grim grammar and substandard spelling. One area of debate, however, is that of the serial comma. . . I don't use it. . .
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Uh.  .\nAre you sure you are up to the task?\nIts nearly impossible to understand what you wrote\nNot a good quality for a teacher\nAre you considering secondary or undergraduate courses?\nCheck with your local community college (if you are in the US)\n(Is English you second language? Help people with that! that would be great!!)
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I am what you call a 'grammar type' person. I'm an English teacher in Argentina, so I tend to have a radar for mistakes. Anyway, I totally agree with you that the important thing is not the grammar but the message. If the message is clear, I will probably notice your mistakes (I cannot help that), but I will not bother to correct them, unless you were a student of mine :-), and we were in class.\n\nI think it works like this. Suppose you have to go from point A to point B, where you and I would meet. One way is the shortest between points A and B, and that's the one you'd ideally take. Now, suppose you took a different, much longer, and even dangerous way, but even so, you got to point B safe and sound. What should I do? Ask you to go back to A and come again taking the shortest way? No! If you are here, stay here. I'm glad you came.\n\nThe problem is if you take a third road that I know for a fact is not going to take you to point B. In that case, I'll advise you strongly against taking that road, not because it's the "wrong" road, but because it won't help you get to your destination. This compares to people whose grammar and spelling are so "bad" that it becomes nearly impossible to understand them. Only in that case, should they do something about it.\n\nBesides, I think there are two types of people as you put it, but not only as regards language. There are people who have a musical ear, and others don't, and cannot sing a song properly. Or there are people who enjoy reading, or can appreciate paintings, or can "see" something in a sculpture, and others who cannot. Well, while some people have a special ability for that, others have a special ability for grammar and spelling.
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You should have written, "Could you please teach me, or advise me about my grammar mistakes?  My grammar is bad so I want you to correct my grammar if I have made any mistakes."\n\nThis is just a start.  I would recommend that you read and read and read - things like Readers Digest and newspapers should help.  The reading level is not too difficult and they are written using pretty good grammar.  The more you read good clear writing the more your grammar will improve.\n\nI've attached a few websites that should be helpful to you.  Good luck with it.
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call the school and ask them for clarification. policies vary by college so it is helpful to contact them directly.