Conjunctions, Connectives, and Adverb Clauses
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Course Summary
This course explores conjunctions, connectives and adverb clauses, and how they can be used to improve your writing and communication skills. Through practical exercises and examples, you will learn how to use these tools effectively in your writing.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to use conjunctions, connectives and adverb clauses correctly
- Improve your writing and communication skills
- Explore practical examples and exercises to enhance your understanding of the topic
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Learning Outcomes
- Master the use of conjunctions, connectives and adverb clauses
- Demonstrate improved writing and communication skills
- Apply your knowledge to real-world situations
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of grammar
- Fluency in English
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced
- Video lectures
- Practical exercises
Similar Courses
- Grammar and Punctuation
- English Composition
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Notable People in This Field
- Stephen King
- Malcolm Gladwell
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Description
This is the second course in the Learn English: Advanced Grammar and Punctuation specialty. In this course, you will learn about a lot of different ways to join ideas to make more complex and interesting sentences. You'll learn about two types of conjunctions, many other types of connectives, and adverb clauses. You'll also learn about how to punctuate all of these expressions and the types of sentences they create. All of this is grammar you must know to have a high fluency in English.
Outline
- Conjunctions and Punctuation
- Course Introduction
- Meet Your Teachers
- Week 1 Introduction
- Coordinate Conjunctions Lecture
- Parallel Structure Lecture
- Correlative Conjunctions Part 1 Lecture
- Correlative Conjunctions Part 2 Lecture
- Conjunctions Practice
- Parallel Structure Practice
- Correlative Conjunctions Practice
- Coordinate Conjunctions Practice Quiz
- Parallel Structure Practice Quiz
- Correlative Conjunctions Practice Quiz
- Graded Quiz
- Connectives and Punctuation
- Week 2 Introduction
- Transitions: Meaning
- Transitions: Punctuation and Placement
- Prepositional Phrases
- Avoiding Common Mistakes
- Transitions Practice
- Transitions: Punctuation and Placement Practice
- Prepositional Phrases Practice
- Avoiding Common Mistakes Practice
- Transition Meaning Practice Quiz
- Transition Punctuation and Placement Practice Quiz
- Prepositional Phrases Practice Quiz
- Avoiding Common Mistakes Practice Quiz
- Graded Quiz
- Subordinating Conjunctions and Punctuation
- Week 3 Introduction
- Introduction to Adverb Clauses
- Adverb Clauses: Punctuation and Use
- Avoiding Common Mistakes
- Introduction to Adverb Clauses Practice
- Adverb Clause Practice
- Avoiding Common Mistakes Practice
- Adverb Clauses Practice Quiz
- Adverb Clause Practice Quiz
- Avoiding Common Mistakes Practice Quiz
- Graded Quiz
- Reduced Adverb Clauses and Punctuation
- Week 4 Introduction
- Introduction to Reduced Adverb Clauses
- Adverbials Type 1
- Adverbials Type 2
- Adverbials Type 3
- Adverbials Type 1 Practice
- Adverbials Type 2 Practice
- Adverbials Type 3 Practice
- Learn More
- Adverbials Type 1 Practice Quiz
- Adverbials Type 2 Practice Quiz
- Adverbials Type 3 Practice Quiz
- Graded Quiz
Summary of User Reviews
Learn about conjunctions, connectives, and adverb clauses with this online course on Coursera. Users generally rate this course highly and find it helpful in improving their writing skills.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many users found the course content and explanations to be clear and easy to understand.Pros from User Reviews
- Clear and concise explanations of grammar concepts
- Helpful examples and exercises to reinforce learning
- Flexible schedule allows for self-paced learning
- Instructors are knowledgeable and responsive to questions
- Useful for both native English speakers and non-native speakers
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course material to be too basic
- Limited interaction with other students or instructors
- No formal certification or accreditation
- Some technical issues with the platform
- Not suitable for advanced learners