ABCs of English Grammar

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15

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34

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15

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CEUs
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Course Description

This self-paced online course will provide you with a review of the grammar and writing skills necessary when taking any high school or college test, or with your everyday work-related writing and correspondence.

Divided up into 15 easy-to-understand lessons, this grammar course concentrates on usage, the mechanics of a sentence, spelling, and a general review of grammatical problem areas. Each lesson focuses on frequent errors, gives examples, suggests strategies, and offers further study guides.

This course is ideal for all types of students who want to get an edge on taking a high school, college, or a job related English exam and anyone wishing to update and improve their grammar skills.

If you're looking for a quick and efficient review of basic grammar skills, ABCs of English Grammar will meet your needs. This online class is not only for students prepping for high school and college English exams, but anyone who feels their grammar skills are not up to par. Divided into easy-to-understand lessons, this grammar course concentrates on usage, the mechanics of a sentence, spelling, and a general review of grammatical problem areas. Each lesson focuses on frequent errors, gives examples, suggests strategies, and offers further study guides.

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Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: Introduction to Grammar

This first lesson will provide an overview and set a guide for this course. 1 Total Points

Lesson 1 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7080.pdf
Complete Assignment: Introduction

Lesson 2: Subject and Predicate

The definitions and examples of a subject and predicate. 63 Total Points

Lesson 2 Video
Review 4 Practice Worksheets
Review 2 Articles: Identifying the Subject and Predicate Exercise; Subject and Verb Agreement
Complete: Lesson 2 Exercise: Subject and Predicate Agreement
Complete: Lesson 2 Exercise: Subject Verb Agreement
Complete: Lesson 2 Exam: Subject and Predicate

Lesson 3: Nouns and Pronouns

This lesson defines nouns and the different forms of pronouns. 58 Total Points

Lesson 3 Video
Review 5 Practice Worksheets
Review 2 Articles: Pronoun Central; Review of Pronoun Cases and Nouns
Complete: Lesson 3 Exercise: Find the Subject Noun
Complete: Lesson 3 Exercise: Case of Nouns and Pronouns
Complete: Lesson 3 Exercise: Pronoun Substitution
Complete: Lesson 3 Exercise: Correct Pronoun Use
Complete: Lesson 3 Exercise: Nouns and Pronouns
Complete: Lesson 3 Exercise: Using the Correct Pronoun

Lesson 4: Verb Tenses

This lesson discusses the three main tenses of verbs and their sub-categories. 57 Total Points

Lesson 4 Video
Review 10 Practice Worksheets
Review 2 Articles: Sequence of Tenses; Verb Tense Worksheets
Complete: Lesson 4 Exercise: Find the Verb
Complete: Lesson 4 Exercise: Recognizing Verb Tenses
Complete: Lesson 4 Exercise: Simple Present Verb Tenses
Complete: Lesson 4 Exam: Verbs

Lesson 5: Common Irregular Verbs

Common Irregular Verbs 17 Total Points

Lesson 5 Video
Review 6 Practice Worksheets
Review 3 Articles: Grammar Exercises for Irregular Verbs; Irregular verb list; Verb exercises
Complete: Lesson 5 Exercise: Irregular Verbs
Complete: Lesson 5 Exam: Irregular Verbs

Lesson 6: Adjectives and Adverbs

Adjectives and Adverbs 50 Total Points

Lesson 6 Video
Review 5 Practice Worksheets
Review 3 Articles: Adjective and Adverb exercises; Adjective or Adverb?; Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
Complete: Lesson 6 Exercise: Identifying Adjectives and Adverbs
Complete: Lesson 6 Exercise: Adjectives and Adverbs
Complete: Lesson 6 Exercise: Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
Complete: Lesson 6 Exam: Adjectives and Adverbs

Lesson 7: The Phrase

Phrases are sections or part of a sentence that impart additional information but don't contain both a subject and verb. 34 Total Points

Lesson 7 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7082.pdf
Complete: Lesson 7 Exercise: Identify the Preposition
Complete: Lesson 7 Exam: The Phrase

Lesson 8: The Clause

The clause is a more complete group of words than a phrase. 12 Total Points

Lesson 8 Video
Review 5 Practice Worksheets
Review Article: Additional Examples and Exercises on the Dependent Clause
Complete: Lesson 8 Exam: The Clause

Lesson 9: Review the Mechanics of a Sentence

This lesson will define and provide examples of errors that form various sentence forms (such as a run-on sentence). This lesson will also provide a review of punctuation rules, capitalization rules, and the role of modifiers. 105 Total Points

Lesson 9 Video
Review 5 Practice Worksheets
Review 2 Articles: Connectives Practice Quiz; Sentence Fragments
Complete Assignment: Sentence Corrections
Complete: Lesson 9 Exercise: Run-On sentences
Complete: Lesson 9 Exercise: Sentence Logic

Lesson 10: The Role of Modifiers

Here we discuss how sentence meaning can be misconstrued with simple word misplacement and how to fix it. 37 Total Points

Lesson 10 Video
Review 2 Articles: Modifier Placement; Noun Modifiers
Complete Assignment: Modifiers
Complete: Lesson 10 Exam: Modifiers

Lesson 11: Introduction to Capitalization

This lesson is a basic introduction for capitalization. 20 Total Points

Lesson 11 Video
Review 2 Articles: Capitalization; Capitalization Quiz
Complete: Lesson 11 Exam: Capitalization

Lesson 12: Introduction to Punctuation

This lesson is an introduction to basic punctuation. 26 Total Points

Lesson 12 Video
Review Article: Punctuation Quiz
Complete: Lesson 12 Exercise: Sentence Punctuation
Complete: Lesson 12 Exam: Punctuation

Lesson 13: Review of Spelling

This lesson will provide a guide of frequently misspelled words as well as a spelling guide strategy list. 20 Total Points

Lesson 13 Video
Review 6 Practice Worksheets
Review 3 Articles: Ten Tips for Better Spelling; Syllable Quiz; Spelling Rules
Complete: Lesson 13 Exercise: Spelling Review A
Complete: Lesson 13 Exercise: Spelling Review B

Lesson 14: Review of Diction

This lesson will discuss the powerful role of words in a sentence and the frequent errors that tend to occur. 0 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7089.pdf
Review 2 Articles: Words Commonly Misused or Confused; Word Usage Tips

Lesson 15: Summary and Additional Resources

Additional Resources 382 Total Points

Take Poll: End of Course Poll
Take Survey: Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Complete: The Final Exam

882

Total Course Points

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Recognize the subject and predicate of any sentence.
Know the differences between nouns and pronouns.
Be comfortable with forming sentences with the correct verb tenses.
Recognize irregular verbs.
Differentiate between adjectives and adverbs and use them properly in sentences.
Understand what is meant by a Phrase.
Identify the Clause.
Break down the mechanics of a sentence.
Identify the role of modifiers and use them correctly.
Correctly use capitalization in writing.
Correctly punctuate sentences.
Avoid common spelling problems, and
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

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Course Title: ABCs of English Grammar

Course Number: 7550403

Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries

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Course Type: General Education (Self-Paced, Online Class)

CEU Value: 1.5 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).

Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.

Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams

Instructor: Daphnee St.Val

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Student Testimonials

"I found this course very helpful. I was born and raised in a non-English speaking country and never received any English lessons, ever. My biggest problem with the written English is sentence structure and punctuation. My instructor is wonderful, quick to respond to my e-mails with encouraging remarks." -- Hanna D.
"All the information was helpful, including the layouts and explanations. My instructor was fabulous. This is not an area of expertise for me. She understood and atta-girled me at every area that I tried." -- Doree A.
"I was surprised by the amount of information covered, but it was all relevant to me. It has been over 20 years since high school English class, so it was needed." -- Stacie D.
"Most helpful were The Mechanics of the Sentence and Introduction to Punctuation because it was an area I needed to work on." -- Robert C.
"All of the lessons were helpful. This online course really made me feel like I was in a classroom. The instructor was great, and the lessons will motivate you to succeed." -- Renee B.
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