Grammar and Punctuation

  • 4.7
Approx. 17 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course is designed to help you improve your grammar and punctuation skills. You'll learn about common grammatical errors and how to avoid them, as well as how to use punctuation correctly to make your writing more clear and effective.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn the rules and conventions of grammar and punctuation
  • Discover how to avoid common errors and improve your writing
  • Get hands-on practice with quizzes, exercises, and assignments

Related Topics for further study


Learning Outcomes

  • Master the rules of grammar and punctuation
  • Improve your writing and communication skills
  • Gain confidence in your ability to write effectively

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic understanding of English language
  • Access to a computer and internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced
  • Interactive

Similar Courses

  • English Grammar and Style
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Related Education Paths


Notable People in This Field

  • Grammar Girl
  • Merriam-Webster

Related Books

Description

Course 1: Grammar and Punctuation

Outline

  • Course Introduction
  • Course Introduction Video
  • Pre-Course Survey
  • Course Update
  • Verb Tenses and Conjunctions
  • Introduction to Verbs and Conjunctions
  • Verb Tenses Video Lecture
  • Present Perfect vs. Present Perfect Progressive
  • Present Perfect vs. Simple Past
  • Remember to Answer Classmates' Questions
  • Conjunctions Video Lecture
  • Learning Objectives
  • Learning Objectives
  • Conjunctions Practice
  • Coordinate Conjunctions and Punctuation Chart
  • Links to Other Resources
  • Quiz Instructions
  • Verb Tenses Practice Quiz
  • Conjunctions Practice Quiz
  • Verb Tenses and Conjunctions
  • Compound and Complex Sentences
  • Compound Sentences Video Lecture
  • Adverb Clause Video Lecture
  • Learning Objectives
  • Transitions Study Guide
  • Compound Sentences Practice
  • Commas vs. Semicolons Practice
  • Learning Objectives
  • Adverb Clauses in Complex Sentences Practice
  • Links to Other Resources
  • Quiz Instructions
  • Compound Sentence Practice Quiz
  • Adverb Clause Practice Quiz
  • Compound and Complex Sentences
  • More Commas, Parallel Structure, and Sentence Variety
  • More Uses of Commas Video Lecture
  • Therefore vs. Therefore
  • Introduction to Parallel Structure
  • Parallel Structure Video Lecture
  • Sentence Variety Video Lecture
  • Learning Objectives
  • Commas Practice 1
  • Commas Practice 2
  • Learning Objectives
  • Parallel Structure Practice
  • Learning Objectives
  • Sentence Variety Practice
  • Links to Other Resources
  • Quiz Instructions
  • Learn More!
  • More Commas Practice Quiz
  • Parallel Structure Practice Quiz
  • Sentence Variety Practice Quiz
  • Commas, Parallel Structure, and Sentence Variety

Summary of User Reviews

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course is well-structured and easy to follow.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Great for beginners and intermediate learners.
  • The course covers a wide range of topics.
  • The video lessons are engaging and informative.
  • The quizzes and exercises are helpful for practice.

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course to be too basic.
  • The pace of the course may be slow for advanced learners.
  • The course doesn't provide much interaction with other students.
  • The course may not be suitable for those looking for in-depth analysis of grammar and punctuation rules.
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Approx. 17 hours to complete
Tamy Chapman, Helen Nam, Brad Gilpin
University of California, Irvine
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Tamy Chapman

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