Considering we are all in college and most above the age of 20, one might think, after 16 years or more of education, the simple rules of grammar, spelling and punctuation would be as easy as tying our shoes. Not the case.
Personally, I have not exercised these "simple" rules since the fifth grade, so my level of skill in this area is somewhat weak. I thought English class existed to teach students everything about the language, encompassing all writing and reading skills. Apparently, my high school teachers missed the memo and only focused on pushing students to pass the prompt writing portion of the Texas assessment test (TAKS). Was this goal to benefit the school's reputation or the education of the students? One will never know.
Appalling, but true, grammar was way overlooked. As long as I wrote an inspiring story that followed the prompt and made sense to the reader, I was guaranteed a good grade! Whether I used who or whom, I or me, or unnecessary commas was never a major issue.
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