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    When it comes to English, be it spoken or written, many feel uncomfortable with their grasp of grammar. That’s why we offer you this grammar hotline. Below, you’ll find two kinds of resources:

• Links to established grammar sites:

• A link to The CNU Grammar Doctor for those pesky questions not answered by existing web resources.

Punctuation	Agreement	Sentence Issues	Word Choice	Style
Colons Complete Commas Introducing Quotes Quotation Marks	Pronoun Agreement	Fused Sentences Dangling Modifiers Sentence Fragments Structural Variety	Correct Use of That Eliminating Wordiness The Genuine Article Improving Verbs Verbs Troublesome Words	Parallel Sentence Structure Avoiding Plagiarism Cohesion Effective Beginnings Rhetorical Strategies Transitions

The Grammar Lady, Dr. Mary Bruder, has nearly 15 years of experience serving the grammar hotline concerns of people all across the US. Her site offers a rich list of Frequently Asked Questions, columns about language usage, and tips on writing Standard English correctly. This is a very rich site for grammar usage.

Tidewater Community College's Grammar Hotline. The first and quite extensive listing of grammar hotlines available in the U.S.

Chicago Manual of Style FAQ:
In this column, the manuscript editing department at the University of Chicago Press will be happy to answer your questions, although we cannot guarantee an individual response to each question received. Look for our answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). Send questions about Chicago style to: cmosfaq@ press.uchicago.edu

The Blue Book of Grammar
Accessible answers on grammar and usage by a language veteran. Learn about who/whom, whoever/whomever, which/that, dangling modifiers, comma usage, subject verb agreement, etc.

MSN Encarta - Punctuation Explains the uses of most elements of punctuation in the English language, with numerous links to usage guides.

MSN Encarta - Figure of Speech Features a slew of definitions of different figures of speech, including anticlimax, hyperbole and metonymy.

MSN Encarta - Parts of Speech Outlines and defines the eight parts of speech found in most spoken languages today. Includes a link to useful resources.

Hypergrammar, a grammar site exploring the basics of the English sentence is produced by the writing center of the University of Ottawa. The following topics are covered

Introduction to HyperGrammar The Parts of Speech The Parts of the Sentence Punctuation Using Pronouns Using Verbs Modifiers

Building Phrases Building Clauses Building Sentences Writing Paragraphs Diction Spelling Miscellaneous Topics

Grammar and style websites. Through this link, you’ll find a host of University sponsored grammar and style sites. Because these sites emerge through major US universities, we can count them a reliable resource.


As you peruse the net for grammar discussion check the credentials of the person or group offering advice.

If you want advice on correct punctuation or usage in writing, look for someone with many years training in editing, for a credible web based handbook, or for an English teacher's website.

If you want information on the structure of English sentences, look for a professor with a PhD in Linguistics.

Dr. Rebecca Wheeler, a linguist trained in syntax and semantics, will respond to your grammar questions.

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