Thursday, September 02, 2010

Grammar Guru - A must read for anyone who wants to write better English

The article that appears in 'Times of India' every Monday gives useful insight into understanding the English grammar. It is written by Dr.Saraswati in simple manner that anyone could follow. Last week, I read on the usage of the definite article 'the' and I felt myself bad on not having understood 'the' completely.

I don't know if this article is read by the people who require it most - the English students' and those in industry who interact with external customers. Importantly, if these are taught in schools and colleges by the English teachers' in the form of weekly activity, it will enrich the student and make teachers' also to learn more.

In India, we don't teach the essentials or the practical application of a theorem. Exams are for the sole purpose to score high marks and proudly display certificates.

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