Punctuation and Grammar 101

Master Words, Command Meaning: Transform with Precision

Punctuation and Grammar 101

Master Words, Command Meaning: Transform with Precision

Unlock the power of precision and persuasion in your writing with our essential Punctuation and Grammar course. Imagine confidently crafting emails, reports, and personal notes that leave lasting impressions--beyond mere words, they reflect your professionalism and intellect. This course is your springboard to masterful writing, transforming your skills from basic to brilliant, igniting a newfound passion for clear communication. With the guidance of an expert, embark on an enlightening journey through the nuances of grammar and punctuation, empowering you to create impact with every sentence. Elevate your career, sharpen your scholastic potential, and redefine your personal voice. Enroll today and step into a future where your words work wonders. Your transformation begins now.

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Punctuation and Grammar 101

Name: Punctuation and Grammar 101
Price: 95.00 USD

CRN: 7550404

Lesson 1: Grammar's Role in Writing

Proper grammar and punctuation are vital for clear communication, as even small errors can lead to misunderstandings and reflect poorly on one's attention to detail. This lesson provides a foundational overview of grammar, including the parts of speech and common rules to improve writing skills.

Lesson 2: Subjects, Predicates, and the Art of Sentence Crafting

Alternative subjects linked by 'or,' 'nor,' or 'but' need verb agreement adjustment based on the noun nearest to the verb, which can change the meaning depending on the singular or plural context. Exceptions like combined entities or unique collective terms further complicate the typical rules of agreement.

Lesson 3: Nouns and Pronouns: Foundational Elements of Grammar

Nouns label people, places, things, or ideas, and can be concrete or abstract, while pronouns simplify sentences by replacing nouns and reducing repetition. Understanding different types of pronouns and ensuring proper noun-pronoun agreement is crucial for clarity and grammatical accuracy.

Lesson 4: Navigating the Complexities of Verb Tenses: A Comprehensive Guide

Through an exploration of simple, progressive, perfect, and perfect progressive tenses, this lesson emphasizes the importance of using the appropriate verb form to reflect when and how actions occur. While it might seem daunting, understanding these nuances helps in crafting precise and meaningful sentences.

Lesson 5: Mastering the Unpredictable: Navigating Common Irregular Verbs

English irregular verbs, with no single rule governing tense transformation, require familiarity with their unpredictable patterns, exemplified by 'lie' and 'lay' or the interchangeable 'sneaked' and 'snuck.' These intricacies demand active learning to avoid typical mistakes like 'drug' for 'dragged.'

Lesson 6: Unveiling the Power of Words Through Adjectives and Adverbs

The lesson outlines how adjectives define nouns with specific questions and participles, turning verbs into descriptive tools. Adverbs enhance the narrative by detailing verbs and comparisons, clarifying the extent of actions or qualities.

Lesson 7: Phrases Unpacked

Prepositional phrases enhance sentences with additional context by linking a preposition to a noun, altering meanings based on their placement. Recognizing prepositions helps identify phrases, which may clarify nouns or verbs in various contexts.

Lesson 8: Clauses: The Building Blocks of Complete Sentences

A clause is essential in sentence construction as it combines a subject and verb to form either complete or supplementary thought. The correct application of 'which' and 'that' hinges on whether the clause is integral to the sentence's meaning.

Lesson 9: The Art of Punctuation

The placement of punctuation marks can drastically shift the meaning of a sentence, highlighting the power of these small symbols.

Lesson 10: Mastering Punctuation: Periods and End Stops in English

Punctuation, especially periods, is critical in guiding the reader through sentences, providing necessary pauses and emphasis to convey exact meaning. Misusing punctuation can transform the tone and message of writing, as evidenced by variations in a note expressing love or disdain.

Lesson 11: Comma Use Simplified

Despite its humble appearance, the comma is the most used punctuation mark, crucial for separating components of a sentence and clarifying listings and quotes. Misplacement or excessive use of commas can compromise sentence coherence, highlighting the need for purposeful application.

Lesson 12: Understanding Apostrophes: Rules and Exceptions

Apostrophes clarify ownership, form contractions, and occasionally indicate plurals, yet they're often misused due to misunderstanding. Proper use involves adding apostrophes to singular or plural nouns, but not to possessive pronouns, and forming contractions like 'it's' for 'it is'.

Lesson 13: Mastering Colons and Semicolons: Essential Punctuation for Clarity and Precision

Serving as an anticipatory signal, colons introduce lists, extended quotes, or emphatic statements, guiding readers seamlessly into new information. In contrast, semicolons facilitate smooth transitions between independent clauses or complex items within lists.

Lesson 14: Hyphens in Action

Utilizing hyphens bridges syllables when words split across lines and crafts compound words, which enhances reading flow and accuracy. They are indispensable for specific prefixes and suffixes, ensuring that text remains precise and clear.

Lesson 15: Mastering Quotation Marks: A Comprehensive Guide

Quotation marks improve text clarity by setting apart spoken words from narrative and precisely marking citations. They also help emphasize unusual terms, indicate irony, and signify titles within written content.

Lesson 16: Unlocking the Depths of English Grammar and Writing: Recommended Reads

We've discussed basic grammar concepts, but the intricate details of English require more resources for mastery. Suggested readings include Warriner's educational cornerstone, Stilman's usage guide, Thurman's practical examples, O'Connor's easy fixes, Truss's witty critique, and Zinsser's guide for non-fiction writers.

In This Course

11 Hours average completion time
1.1 CEUs
16 Lessons
36 Exams & Assignments
161 Discussions
16 Videos
253 Reference Files
5 Articles
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Last Updated September 2021

Description

Do you need a refresher course in basic punctuation and grammar? Is your business writing, school writing or personal writing a disaster and you're tired of stressing over mistakes? Improper grammar and punctuation is a sign for some people, right or wrong, that you may be less educated or less intelligent.

Your writing reflects more about your personality than you realize: it reflects your attention to detail, your education and how you think. Even the most basic writing -- like thank-you notes and emails -- can be sabotaged by just one grammatical error. In the business world, this can give clients the impression that you aren't careful. If your work is as sloppy as your writing, you aren't the person they want to hire or promote.

This online punctuation and grammar course will help you learn what you need to polish your grammar and punctuation skills to academic and professional levels. Punctuation and Grammar 101 is divided into two subjects which focus on grammar and punctuation topics. At the end of each lesson will be a brief quiz and/or assignment based on the lesson material. Your knowledgeable and caring instructor will review and grade all work and you can ask questions anytime.

Isn't it time to finally master the critical writing skills of grammar and punctuation? So join us today. As always, you can attend this course at the times that fit your schedule. Our system requires no special software or hardware, so why not enroll today and become informed and inspired?

Skills You'll Develop

Correct noun-pronoun agreement techniques
Effective communication through grammar mastery
Controlled and purposeful punctuation deployment
Mastery of verb tense complexities
Skillful use of commas and apostrophes
Proficient punctuation usage for impactful writing
Flawless subject-verb agreement skills
Descriptive writing with adjectives and adverbs
Logical sentence flow with clauses and phrases
Enhanced writing precision and coherence
Improved sentence structure and clarity

Skills You'll Develop

Correct noun-pronoun agreement techniques
Effective communication through grammar mastery
Controlled and purposeful punctuation deployment
Mastery of verb tense complexities
Skillful use of commas and apostrophes
Proficient punctuation usage for impactful writing
Flawless subject-verb agreement skills
Descriptive writing with adjectives and adverbs
Logical sentence flow with clauses and phrases
Enhanced writing precision and coherence
Improved sentence structure and clarity

More About This Course

Enhance Clarity in Writing: Avoid misunderstandings and misinterpretations
Seamless Learning Flexibility: Study at your preferred schedule
Reduce Writing Anxiety: Gain confidence in your writing skills
Avoid Costly Errors: Mistakes impact credibility and professional relationships
Demonstrate Professionalism: Reflect attention to detail and education
Distinguish Professional Documents: Create polished and impactful content
Master Essential Writing Tools: Develop lasting, practical skills
Prepare for Career Advancement: Effective writing boosts promotion prospects
Become a Grammar Authority: Impress others with your refined skills
Improve Communication Skills: Clear grammar aids effective expression

What You'll Achieve

Define and differentiate between the eight parts of speech in English grammar using examples.
Identify and apply the rules of noun pluralization, including exceptions related to specific letter endings.
Define the subject and predicate in a simple sentence by identifying who or what it is about and describing what happens.
Demonstrate correct subject/verb agreement in compound and alternative subjects through analysis and adjustment of sentences.
Define and differentiate between concrete and abstract nouns by providing examples of each type in a sentence.
Identify and categorize various types of pronouns in a passage, ensuring proper pronoun agreement and case usage.
Define and differentiate between simple, progressive, perfect, and perfect progressive tenses using examples.
Demonstrate the correct application of verb tenses to convey the timing of an action in writing.
Recognize and correctly use irregular verbs in simple present, simple past, and past participle forms.
Identify common errors when using specific irregular verbs, like lie, drag, and sneak, in various tenses.
Define and identify adjectives in given sentences, specifying the nouns they describe
Distinguish and categorize adverbs according to their role in modifying verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs within sentences
Explain the process and rules for forming comparative and superlative degrees of both adjectives and adverbs

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