Are grammar errors related to clarity objective or subjective?

Some grammar rules (and embarrassing mistakes!) transcend the uniqueness of different regions and style guides. This new International Grammar section by OnlineBookClub.org ultimately identifies those rules thus providing a simple, flexible rule-set, respecting the differences between regions and style guides. You can feel free to ask general questions about spelling and grammar. You can also provide example sentences for other members to proofread and inform you of any grammar mistakes.

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As a newer reviewer for this site, I am still unsure what grammar errors are considered subjective and objective. Most of this uncertainty relates to a sentence's clarity. In a book I am reading, there are several sentences that I know could be more refined and clearer. However, I am unsure if this subjective or not. For example, one sentence reads, "Two great dynasties followed, but neither one compared, nor had ever any king compared to King Saint Idus." This sentence could be clearer if it read, "nor had any king ever" instead. Is this example an objective or subjective grammatical error? There are several similar sentences that could be refined as well if more examples are needed. Thank you for any help in advance.
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