Grammar and mechanics cover correctness in writing, including grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. These basics help readers trust and understand your work.
Why this metric matters
Correct grammar makes your writing easier to understand.
Punctuation helps readers follow where ideas begin, end, and connect.
Mechanical errors can distract readers even when your ideas are strong.
How to improve it
Check subject-verb agreement and sentence completeness first.
Use punctuation to separate ideas clearly rather than relying on long run-on sentences.
Proofread proper nouns, sentence starts, and common spelling errors.
Read your paragraph aloud to catch awkward or broken sentences.
Grammar example
Corrected sentence: "The dog runs fast. It is happy."
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