Kate (#4), in reply to your postscript, as someone who decided too
to learn to use grammar, I think the more important thing than
'what things are called' are the simple bits, capitalisation,
spelling and punctuation most importantly, especially in this
internet age where correct placement of apostrophes is out of
vogue.
BUT, if you insist on knowing your subject from your predicate,
this site might help you with your definitions
(http://www.unisanet.unisa.edu.au/07118/grammar.htm), and the Blue
Book of Grammar (it's available on Amazon and in bookstores in
Australia) is a good one to use. Also the professional writing
guide, although that focuses on essays etc.
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