Module 1: Foundations of English Language - Grammar & Composition Reloaded
The module focuses on strengthening the understanding of English language fundamentals, including grammar, sentence construction, punctuation, and vocabulary enhancement. An exploration of the parts of speech, subject-verb agreement, various sentence structures, and advanced punctuation rules are covered to elevate the clarity and sophistication of communication. Effective strategies for vocabulary building and the use of idiomatic expressions are emphasized to enrich written and spoken English.
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What we have learnt
- Mastering the eight parts of speech is crucial for effective sentence construction.
- Understanding subject-verb agreement helps prevent common grammatical errors.
- Recognizing different sentence structures enables more engaging and complex writing.
- Advanced punctuation rules enhance clarity and professionalism in writing.
- Building vocabulary through prefixes, suffixes, and roots aids in comprehension and expression.
Key Concepts
- -- Parts of Speech
- The categories into which words are grouped based on their function in a sentence, including nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections.
- -- SubjectVerb Agreement
- The grammatical rule that a subject must agree with its verb in number and person.
- -- Sentence Structures
- The different types of sentences, including simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex, which affect the flow and clarity of writing.
- -- Punctuation
- The use of symbols to clarify meaning and separate parts of a text, which includes commas, periods, semicolons, colons, and other marks.
- -- Vocabulary Building
- Techniques for expanding one’s lexical knowledge through understanding word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and employing idioms and proverbs.
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