PUNCTUATION: A GRAMMAR TO BE KNOWN

WEEK 9:
Grammar is like math and science. It is widely used, usually spoken or written, but commonly forgotten. Every word that comes out from our mouth is grammar, and each statement or expression we write is grammar. But have we asked ourselves why grammar is being studied?

Proper grammar is important because it is an indication of proper education and an understanding of the matter of which you speak. It is also important because people are judged by the way they speak or write. In this week, I learned a lot about this grammar especially the different punctuations that are very crucial in writing. The punctuations I learned include commas, periods, colons, semi-colons, dashes, hyphens, and brackets.

The punctuations mentioned play a vital role in making one’s idea clearer and thus, understandable. Improper use of these punctuations may lead to other meanings, hence making the readers confused. With this, I learned that writing and speaking are just of the same level; that both of them require grammar mastery and familiarization.

As a seafarer, proper knowledge about grammar helps a lot since there are lots of papers and documents to be worked on. If I want myself to be understood, then, I should be accustomed on using grammar, and this will start at this very moment.