
Define nouns and pronouns and identify their types, and preview verbs and subject-verb agreement in the next section.
Explore verb types, including linking verbs and the to be forms, plus transitive and intransitive verbs, with examples and the role of helping verbs and passive voice.
Explore adverbs of manner, place, frequency, time, and purpose. See how these adverbs describe how, where, when, how often, and why actions occur with clear examples.
Explore how English prepositions express place, direction, and time, focusing on in, at, and on, with examples of usage in enclosed areas, exact positions, surfaces, and time points.
Explore how conjunctions join words, phrases, or clauses to form sentences, and link nouns in examples like Gina and Rob are having dinner together.
Learn to use the period to end statements and abbreviations, and apply the exception when the last word is an abbreviation ending with a period, for example Washington DC.
Apply the US convention of double quotation marks for direct speech and quotations, and master capitalization, comma placement, and nesting rules for quotes within quotes.
Describe the difference between editing and proofreading, apply practical editing and proofreading tips, and use the course summary and job aid as a reference for key grammar points.
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 more
Understanding the rules of the Subject-Verb agreement, which is key in sentence construction
Identifying the different punctuation marks and how to use them correctly
Choosing the right words between confusing ones like Who vs. Whom, and more
In 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 construction
Use the rules of the Subject-Verb agreement to reduce grammatical errors in sentences
Understand the value of using punctuation marks correctly
Identify the correct words between confusing ones like Which vs. That, and more
Effectively edit and proofread to enhance your writing
Are 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.