The double "P". Many people struggle with this one and who can blame them? Even I struggle this this as English is not my first language, but with time and effort anything is possible.
For those of you who do not know what a pronoun is, it is something that replaces a noun. It is really important to use pronouns as it helps prevent repetition.
Here is a link that I will be using for examples and I highly suggest using this for practice and there are exercises at the bottom with answers: Link
Shift in Person
Person, is the who of the sentence, like "I, me, we, us, etc".
This is a mistake that many people make, they shift from one person to the next. If you start in first person make sure to stay in first person. Shifting between these things can make your paper sound strange.
Some writers use this for specific reasons, but for now just concentrate on getting this right until you become more comfortable with the shifts.
The General “You”
This is a word I use a lot, but it can be really effective in writing. People respond better to a direct address, but make sure you do not make them feel like you are accusing them.
Accusatory: Once you understand the causes of obesity, you can start changing your lifestyle.
Better: Once people understand the causes of obesity, they can start changing their lifestyle.
Sexist Use of Pronouns
Many writers will use there own gender in writing, I will use he as I am a guy, this is normal. But when writing your paper avoid doing this, as some people do become offended when you use stereotypes.
A good doctor will always listen to his patients. (What about the female doctors?)
A student must apply to the nursing program if she wishes to become a nurse.(Men are also nurses.)
Easy ways to avoid this will be to use a few vague pronouns: it, they and their are some great ones you can use.
You can even use the he or she/his or her, these can be quite useful in a more professional paper.
Just on a little side note for self improvement. I will be doing pushups, situps and squats for the amount of $$$ (ratio;$2:1) I earn on this post and will give a short feedback every day at the end of each post. This will be split in equally between all 3. Any not done will carry onto the next day.
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they should introduce steem to schools . I am sure some students will immediately improve their english and writing skills when they see where they can use it beside daily homework.
Interesting idea, school education could use a facelift!
This is an idea I thought about last year
Since I learned English on my own, I highly appreciate this post!
It's not easy for me to write articles without any mistakes.. Still I'm doing the best I can, and I like spending my time with writing!
Keep writing, that is the secret. Reading also helps a lot.
I surely will keep on writing, and improving my grammar wherever possible.
I like reading but mostly in my own language, but you might be right and I should pick up an english book once in a while instead of a dutch one to improve more in my writing. ^^
I am resteeming it. My English skill is quite faulty. Thank you very much!
This is excellent, keep up the good work all of us who have to write outside of their original language will be grateful. Have upvoted and followed.
Im trash at writing.... i need this haha
I personally think You'r post is alright. We do like the weaker gender and hopefully there is nothing sexists in my texts ;).
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but with time and effort anything is possible.....LOVE THAT. We are all on here to learn, become community, and make some money. Some people have wonderful writing styles which makes it easy for them, and others struggle. This advice you give will certainly help. The bonus take away is don't give up. Thanks for sharing
Everyone is good at something and thats what makes communities so great. The combination of skills is one of the best things.
Really, this is useful knowledge, keep working and I will always follow you.
thanks for sharing @dragonslayer109 i always follow ur post
Let's drink man. This post is hot! ♥️
I wish you a happy day
Decided to add one or two quality follows as I'm a fellow story writer on steemit (or at least want to be!). Thanks for the post.
This is a really good tip and like you said; were really not all native English speakers.
Thank you very much for the great series of improve your writing. I noticed that I made many errors you described and will certainly work to improve my style.
These mistakes are so easy to come by.
thanks for sharing, you the best
I'm a math guy so I struggle with writing, thanks
Nicely writen
Nice post..you make my pronounce good,im so need this post
Pretty useful! Thanks
It's always good to get a reminder about these things, good post :) would be
I'm enjoying your useful guides on writing improvement. Keep up the great work!
I resteemed for my reference. Thank you!
First world problems. :)
Nice post :)
Thank you for those superb writing pointers
Hey just having fun (in case you think I was being serious) making sure you are not buying donuts. :)@dragonslayer1 I want to see a photo of you doing pushups .. I think the refrigerator is where you are going..haha
Hahaha ok I will take a picture soon for you all.
LOL while typing :)
Ok now that is going to be hard
ok with a pencil between your fingers .. you are right typing is out of the question
Great article bro!
I've been learning a lot from you. Top stuff
English is not my first language even not the second ,..... :)
Fixed that for you ;)
Nice post, informative
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Very educational, my writing is trash so this a big help for me thank you.
keep posting my friend you're doing great!!!!
I learn a lot about writing from you. I am a graduate student.