Fundamentals Of English Grammar For Writing

Enhance your English Writing Skills

What you'll learn

Strengthen your foundational concepts of English grammar

Use the rules of grammar to construct grammatically correct sentences

Identify how to choose the correct word from between some commonly confused words

Apply grammar rules to successfully edit and proofread your writing

Requirements

A basic understanding of the English language

Description

Whether you are a student looking for additional course material, or a professional looking to enhance your writing skills, the Fundamentals of English Grammar for Writing course offers a refresher on the basics of English grammar and aims to strengthen your foundational concepts of the language.The key basics covered in the course are:Identifying the different parts of speech, such as Nouns, Pronouns, and moreUnderstanding the rules of the Subject-Verb agreement, which is key in sentence constructionIdentifying the different punctuation marks and how to use them correctlyChoosing the right words between confusing ones like Who vs. Whom, and moreIn addition, you will learn the important rules of grammar and get handy tips on how to apply them. the course brings all of these concepts together in the Editing and Proofreading section. Here, you will understand the distinction between editing and proofreading and explain why this stage is a crucial part of the writing process. Handy tips and practical tricks are provided to guide you on effectively editing and proofreading your own writing to make it clearer and more engaging for your audience.Lastly, you can test your understanding of each topic through practice exercises that are available for each section, along with an answer key that provides detailed explanations for the exercises.As a bonus, a detailed summary is provided that encapsulates the key points learnt throughout the course. This summary is available to download and take away as a handy job aid that you can refer to as you apply the knowledge learnt in this course.By the end of this course, you should be able to:Identify the key parts of speech that are essential to sentence constructionUse the rules of the Subject-Verb agreement to reduce grammatical errors in sentencesUnderstand the value of using punctuation marks correctlyIdentify the correct words between confusing ones like Which vs. That, and moreEffectively edit and proofread to enhance your writingAre there any course requirements or prerequisites?A basic knowledge of the English language is essential as this course touches upon the key aspects of grammar to enhance writing, and is not an extensive study into the subject.

Overview

Section 1: Course Introduction

Lecture 1 Overview and Objectives

Section 2: Nouns and Pronouns

Lecture 2 Introduction

Lecture 3 Nouns

Lecture 4 Types of Nouns

Lecture 5 Pronouns

Lecture 6 Types of Pronouns

Lecture 7 Rules Regarding Pronouns

Lecture 8 Practice: Nouns and Pronouns

Lecture 9 Answer Key: Nouns and Pronouns Practice

Lecture 10 Summary

Section 3: Verbs and Subject-Verb Agreement

Lecture 11 Introduction

Lecture 12 Verbs

Lecture 13 Types of Verbs

Lecture 14 Subject-Verb Agreement

Lecture 15 Practice: Verbs and Subject-Verb Agreement

Lecture 16 Answer Key: Verbs and Subject-Verb Agreement Practice

Lecture 17 Summary

Section 4: Adjectives and Adverbs

Lecture 18 Introduction

Lecture 19 Adjectives

Lecture 20 Degrees of Adjectives

Lecture 21 Adverbs

Lecture 22 Types of Adverbs

Lecture 23 Degrees of Adverbs

Lecture 24 Rules Regarding Adjectives and Adverbs

Lecture 25 Practice: Adjectives and Adverbs

Lecture 26 Answer Key: Adjectives and Adverbs Practice

Lecture 27 Summary

Section 5: Prepositions and Conjunctions

Lecture 28 Introduction

Lecture 29 Prepositions

Lecture 30 Types of Prepositions

Lecture 31 Rules Regarding Prepositions

Lecture 32 Conjunctions

Lecture 33 Types of Conjunctions

Lecture 34 Practice: Prepositions and Conjunctions

Lecture 35 Answer Key: Prepositions and Conjunctions Practice

Lecture 36 Summary

Section 6: Punctuation

Lecture 37 Introduction

Lecture 38 Period

Lecture 39 Question Mark

Lecture 40 Exclamation Mark

Lecture 41 Comma

Lecture 42 Colon

Lecture 43 Semi-Colon

Lecture 44 Quotation Mark

Lecture 45 Practice: Punctuation

Lecture 46 Answer Key: Punctuation Practice

Lecture 47 Summary

Section 7: Choosing the Right Words

Lecture 48 Introduction

Lecture 49 Who, That, and Which

Lecture 50 Who and Whom

Lecture 51 Whoever and Whomever

Lecture 52 Practice: Choosing the Right Words

Lecture 53 Answer Key: Choosing the Right Words Practice

Lecture 54 Summary

Section 8: Editing and Proofreading

Lecture 55 Introduction

Lecture 56 Tips for Editing

Lecture 57 Tips for Proofreading

Lecture 58 Practice: Editing and Proofreading

Lecture 59 Answer Key: Editing and Proofreading Practice

Lecture 60 Summary

Section 9: Course Summary

Lecture 61 Introduction

Lecture 62 Parts of Speech

Lecture 63 Punctuation Marks

Lecture 64 Choosing the Right Words

Lecture 65 Tips for Editing and Proofreading

Anyone who wants to improve their foundational concepts of English and learn to write without errors