Here is an amusing and informative rules of writing by New York
Times columnist William Safire. Titled, “Fumblerules of
Grammar,” wittily self-contradictory list published them in his
popular column, “On Language.” Below is first 20 of the initial
36 fumblerules along with other 18 later added in Safire’s book,
Fumblerules: A Lighthearted Guide to Grammar and Good Usage. -
Remember to never split an infinitive. - A preposition is
something never to end a sentence with. - The passive voice
should never be used. - Avoid run-on sentences they are hard to
read. - Don’t use no double negatives. - Use the semicolon
properly, always use it where it is appropriate; and never where
it isn’t. - Reserve the apostrophe for it’s proper use and omit
it when its not needed. - Do not put statements in the negative
form. - Verbs has to agree with their subjects. - No sentence
fragments. - Proofread carefully to see if you words out. -
Avoid commas, that are not necessary. - If you reread your work,
you can find on rereading a