A direct or indirect object has a relationship with the action verb that precedes it. A direct object directly receives the action of the verb. An indirect object indirectly receives the action. Direct and Indirect Objects in a Sentence An object in grammar is something that is acted on. The subject does the action; the …
In order to utilize language to the best of your ability while reading, writing, or speaking, you must know how to interpret and use new vocabulary words, and also understand how these words relate to one another. Sometimes words have the same meaning. Sometimes words are complete opposites of each other. Understanding how the words …
Sometimes when you read a text, you come across an unfamiliar word. Instead of skipping the word and reading on, it is important to figure out what that word means so you can better understand the text. There are different strategies you can use to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words. This lesson will cover …
A root word is the most basic part of a word. You can create new words by: adding a prefix, a group of letters placed before the root word; or a suffix, a group of letters placed at the end of a root word. In this lesson you will learn about root words, prefixes, suffixes, …
Spelling correctly is important to accurately convey thoughts to an audience. This lesson will cover (1) vowels and consonants, (2) suffixes and plurals, (3) homophones and homographs. Vowels and Consonants Vowels and consonants are different speech sounds in English. The letters A, E, I, O, U and sometimes Y are vowels and can create a variety of sounds. The most …
Punctuation is important in writing to accurately represent ideas. Without correct punctuation, the meaning of a sentence is difficult to understand. This lesson will cover (1) periods, question marks, and exclamation points, (2) commas, semicolons, and colons, and (3) apostrophes, hyphens, and quotation marks. Terminal Punctuation Marks: Periods, Question Marks, and Exclamation Points Terminal punctuation …
Correct capitalization helps readers understand when a new sentence begins and the importance of specific words. This lesson will cover the capitalization rules of (1) geographic locations and event names, (2) organizations and publication titles, (3) individual names and professional titles, and (4) months, days, and holidays. Geographic Locations and Event Names North, east, south, …
Sentences are a combination of words that communicate a complete thought. Sentences can be written in many ways to signal different relationships among ideas. This lesson will cover (1) simple sentences (2) compound sentences (3) complex sentences (4) parallel structure. Simple Sentences A simple sentence is a group of words that make up a complete …
This lesson introduces the properties of acids and bases, including the various theories that define them. It also covers acid-base reactions and the pH scale. The following video will provide a review on Acids and Bases. Nature of Acids and Bases Acids are compounds that contain at least one hydrogen atom or proton (H+), which, …
A conjunction is a connector word; it connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence. A preposition is a relationship word; it shows the relationship between two nearby words. Keep in Mind… A clause is a phrase that has a subject and a verb. Some clauses are independent. An independent clause can stand alone. Some clauses are dependent. A dependent clause …
