Grammar Refresher II
Grammar Refresher II
This course reviews the foundational elements of grammar, including the parts of speech, and master the basics of punctuation and mechanics.
You will explore sentence structure, nouns and pronouns, and you will work with the different kinds of verb tenses. You will also explore adjective and adverb use and be introduced to some best practices for using these parts of speech effectively in your writing.
Then, learn phrases and clauses, as well as parallelism, coordination, and subordination. You will see how different phrases and clauses fit together in sentences so that your writing is clear, concise, and meaningful.
Finally, put your skills to work as you explore some different kinds of business writing, paragraph writing, and even formal essay writing. By the time you’re done with the course, you will not only have the advanced grammar skills you need, you will also understand how to use those skills in practical ways.
Syllabus
- Lesson 1 – Grammar Foundations
- Lesson 2 – Effectively Using Punctuation and Mechanics
- Lesson 3 – Sentence Structure
- Lesson 4 – Using Nouns and Pronouns
- Lesson 5 – Verb Forms and Verb Tense
- Lesson 6 – Using Adjectives and Adverbs
- Lesson 7 – Using Clauses and Phrases
- Lesson 8 – Coordination, Subordination, and Parallelism
- Lesson 9 – Communicating Clearly in the Workplace
- Lesson 10 – Writing Paragraphs
- Lesson 11 – Organizing Paragraphs
- Lesson 12 – Effective Editing
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
<ul><li>6 Weeks Access</li>
<li>Course Code: gr2</li>
<li>Start Dates* Jan 12 | Feb 09 | Mar 16 | Apr 13 </li>
<li>$187.00 USD</li></ul><br><br>
<p><strong>Self-Paced</strong></p><br>
<ul><li>3 Months Access</li>
<li>Course Code: T9242</li>
<li>No Instructor, Start Anytime</li>
<li>$187.00 USD</li></ul>
Curt Simmons, B.A., M.Ed, is a best-selling author, trainer, and multi-media expert. He holds degrees in English and communication studies and has more than 10 years of experience teaching English and writing in the classroom. Additionally, Simmons has authored numerous books on a wide variety of technology topics and has been a technical editor for numerous other titles.
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