One of the keys to good writing is to define your terms, so the reader knows what you’re talking about. The following list identifies and defines the three key terms discussed in this chapter:
- Grammar is the structure of a language that governs how words are formed and arranged to build phrases, clauses, and sentences.
- Usage is the customary way people express themselves in words; for example, formally or informally.
- Mechanics are the minutiae of writing, including spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
Brushing Up on Three Key Concepts