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State of Grammar on the Web in 2012

By Proofread Bot State of Grammar on the Web in 2012 560 000 Domains! 59% The average Proofread Bot In 2012 Proofread Bot analyzed the text of 560 000 English domains looking for grammar, style, and statistical issues. score of domains! Proofreading Benefit Small Investment Large Benefit A small investment in improving may set you apart from competitors, and result in additional sales or better grades. grammar and style Top 3 Grammar Issues Tips Change of Tense - 121,131 domains 1. The first verb establishes the tense Proper nouns with articles - 89,890 domgins for the rest of the sentence. 2. Many proper nouns do not take articles Conjunctive adverb + comma - 31,660 domains Top 3 Style Issues Tips 1. Use strong verbs instead of verbs turned into nouns. 2. Some grammarians consider "ly" ending adverbs as bad style in formal writing. 3. Use active voice as much as you can. Nominalization - 110,690 domains Adverbs ending in "ly" - 99,210 domains Passive Voice - 85,110 domains Top 3 Statistic Issues Tips 1. English sentences on average are 15-25 words long. 2. Vary the length of your sentences for an enjoyable read. 3. Vary your sentence openings. Short Sentences - 121.130 domains Sentence Rhythm - 101,570 domains Sentence Opening Variation - 91,220 domains Improve your style and grammar! Try Proofread Bot for free at proofreadbot.com Piktochart By Proofread Bot State of Grammar on the Web in 2012 560 000 Domains! 59% The average Proofread Bot In 2012 Proofread Bot analyzed the text of 560 000 English domains looking for grammar, style, and statistical issues. score of domains! Proofreading Benefit Small Investment Large Benefit A small investment in improving may set you apart from competitors, and result in additional sales or better grades. grammar and style Top 3 Grammar Issues Tips Change of Tense - 121,131 domains 1. The first verb establishes the tense Proper nouns with articles - 89,890 domgins for the rest of the sentence. 2. Many proper nouns do not take articles Conjunctive adverb + comma - 31,660 domains Top 3 Style Issues Tips 1. Use strong verbs instead of verbs turned into nouns. 2. Some grammarians consider "ly" ending adverbs as bad style in formal writing. 3. Use active voice as much as you can. Nominalization - 110,690 domains Adverbs ending in "ly" - 99,210 domains Passive Voice - 85,110 domains Top 3 Statistic Issues Tips 1. English sentences on average are 15-25 words long. 2. Vary the length of your sentences for an enjoyable read. 3. Vary your sentence openings. Short Sentences - 121.130 domains Sentence Rhythm - 101,570 domains Sentence Opening Variation - 91,220 domains Improve your style and grammar! Try Proofread Bot for free at proofreadbot.com Piktochart

State of Grammar on the Web in 2012

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Proofread Bot analyzed 550 000 English domains in 2012, and this infographic highlights some findings.

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