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 …
This lesson discusses the properties of different types of mixtures, focusing on solutions. Then, it examines aspects of chemical reactions, including the components of the reactions and the types of changes that occur. The following videos will provide a review on the topics covered within Chemical Solutions. Chemical Reactions Part I: Chemical Formulas Chemical Reactions …
A verb is a word that describes a physical or mental action or a state of being. This lesson will cover the role of verbs in sentences, verb forms and tenses, and helping verbs. Part I Part II The Role of Verbs in Sentences A verb describes an action or a state of being. A complete sentence must have at …
A pronoun is a word that takes the place of or refers to a specific noun. This lesson will cover (1) the role of pronouns in sentences and (2) the purpose of pronouns. Pronouns and Their Role in Sentences A pronoun takes the place of a noun or refers to a specific noun. Subject, Object, and Possessive …
Every sentence must include a subject and a verb. The subject tells who or what, and the verb describes an action or condition. Subject and verb agree in number and person. Grammatically, the part of the sentence with the verb is called the predicate. Roles of Subject and Verb A complete sentence includes a subject …
There are four types of clauses that are used to create sentences. Sentences with several clauses, and different types of clauses, are considered complex. This lesson will cover (1) independent clauses, (2) dependent clauses and subordinate clauses, and (3) coordinate clauses. Independent Clause An independent clause is a simple sentence. It has a subject, a …
