Grammar Foundations

Introduction

• The foundations of grammar

1. Nouns

• Types of nouns
• Gendered nouns
• Gerunds

2. Verbs

• Types of verbs: Action and linking
• Types of verbs: Transitive and intransitive
• Types of verbs: Regular and irregular
• Infinitives
• Subject-verb agreement
• Verb tense

3. Articles

• What is an article?
• Choosing the right article
• When to use an article

4. Pronouns

• What is a pronoun?
• Singular "they"
• Demonstrative pronouns
• Intensive and reflexive pronouns
• Indefinite pronouns
• Interrogative pronouns
• Reciprocal pronouns

5. Adverbs and Adjectives

• Adjectives
• Nouns as adjectives
• Adverbs
• Flat adverbs
• Participles

6. Conjunctions and Prepositions

• Coordinating conjunctions
• Correlative conjunctions
• Conjunctive adverbs
• Prepositions
• Ending a sentence with a preposition

7. Sentence Structure

• Phrases and main clauses
• Comma splices and run-on sentences
• Subordinate clauses
• Restrictive and non-restrictive clauses
• Types of sentences
• Confusing sentences

8. Common Problems

• Parallel structure
• Possession
• Compound possession
• Passive and active voice
• Using sound-alikes
• Writing or spelling a number
• Commas

Conclusion

• Next steps