Open Directory - Kids and Teens: School Time: English: Style
[ ] - Common American sayings and what they actually mean. [ ] - Provides a list of rules and examples. Includes sentences, quotations, proper nouns, names, titles, and scientific nomenclature. [ ] - A searchable database of overused expressions, with a fun feature creating a random list. [ ] - An explanation of common English usage errors and how to avoid making them. [ ] - Searchable advice on abbreviations, capitalization, grammar, numbers, punctuation, spelling and word usage. [ ] - This help file indexes style and usage, capitalization, abbreviations, punctuation, letter writing, common mistakes and a grammar glossary. [ ] - Features searchable index of grammatical rules, explanations, comments on style, and usage suggestions. [ ] - Working internationally to try to get public information written in plain English, instead of using gobbledygook, jargon and legalese. Includes examples, with annual awards for the worst offenders. [ ] - A guide to help writers avoid confusing language and long-windedness. Can be viewed online or downloaded as a PDF. [ ] - A series of short articles about grammar and punctuation, with light hearted examples of common mistakes. [ ] - Principal requirements of plain English style. Focuses on the rules of usage in literature, composition and grammar. [ ] - A searchable collection of cliches used by American teams, fans, coaches and commentators, with humorous comments and sound clips. [ ] - Answers common questions that students may have on the subject and confronts some of their excuses for not giving proper credit to their sources. [ ] - Learn about word meanings, slang, quotations, insults, and famous authors.
