ENGLISH GRAMMAR
330 lessons to improve basic command of the English language
Grammar may be defined as the study of how a language ‘works’.
Without a good grasp of grammar, one can never go far in mastering
the English language.
The study of grammar enables one to understand and apply the words given to convey a meaning clearly in the form of sentences.
Thus, spoken and written English consist of words which are combined into sentences to express a clear meaning.
A word plays a different role according to the context of the sentence.
EXAMPLE:We drink water. (noun)They water the plants. (verb)This is a water pipe. (adjective)
In the three examples, the word water plays different roles in three different contexts. Their
respective roles are indicated in brackets.
Hence, the study of grammar will explain how and why a word
plays different roles in sentences.
This will make learning English much simpler.
OBJECTIVESA participant will be able to form original and meaningful English sentences.
OBJECTIVESAn understanding of basic sentence structure as to how sentences are composed is also covered.
OBJECTIVESWord formation is covered to enhance the participant’s stock of words.
CONTENTNOUNSDefinitionNumber – Singular and PluralPossessionForming Nouns
CONTENTADJECTIVESDefinitionDescriptive AdjectivesAdjectives of Number
CONTENTADJECTIVESDemonstrative AdjectivesArticlesForming Adjectives
CONTENTVERBSDefinitionVerbs in the Third PersonVerbs of Incomplete PredicationVerbs made up of more than one word
CONTENT
VERBSDefinitionVerbs in the Third PersonVerbs of Incomplete PredicationVerbs made up of more than one wordAuxiliary and Principal VerbsSubject and PredicateAgreementForming Verbs
CONTENTVERBSAuxiliary and Principal VerbsSubject and PredicateAgreementForming Verbs
CONTENTPRONOUNSPersonal PronounsPossessive PronounsRelative Pronouns
CONTENTADVERBSDefinitionAdverbs of Time, Place and MannerPosition of AdverbsForming Adverbs
CONTENTPREPOSITIONDefinitionPrepositions of TimePrepositions of PlacePrepositions of Direction
CONTENTCONJUNCTIONDefinitionThe 4 types of conjunctions
CONTENTINTERJECTIONSDefinitionUsage
CONTENTPREFIXES AND SUFFIXESThe addition of a single letter or syllable at the beginning or end of a word.
CONTENTSYNONYMSWords of similar meaning.
CONTENTANTONYMSWords of opposite meaning.
CONTENTHOMONYMSSome words are said alike but are different in meaning.
CONTENTPUNCTUATIONThe study and proper usage of the punctuation marks for better writing.
METHODOLOGYThe method adopted in this programme is that of The Structural Approach. We never realise that we are using structural English in our daily lives.
METHODOLOGYIf there is no structure, we will present our materials in an unorganised and unintelligent way.
Knowledge of different sentence patterns allows us to comprehend and apply the various structures habitually in our spoken and written English. This will lessen the tendency to make mistakes.
Hence, this programme enables one to recognise the role of words in a sentence.
Knowledge thus gained will empower one to control the language to convey one’s thoughts and feelings to others effortlessly and
confidently.
This is the true gist of
communication.
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