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Grammar and Punctuation
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 17 hours
  • Course by University of California, Irvine
  • Offered by

About

Course 1: Grammar and Punctuation Do you need to review English grammar? Have you forgotten the grammar you once studied? If so, this course is perfect for you. The first course in this specialization is a refresher on some tools needed for good writing. It will help prepare you for the other courses. You will need about 10 hours to complete this first course. Writing is a skill and to learn a skill well, you need to practice. In this course, you will watch short video lectures and then practice and discuss what you have learned. Make sure you take good notes and use the peer discussions to ask questions. Then you'll be able to remember the rules you learn in this course when you start writing essays in the next course. After completing this course, you will be able to: - identify the correct verb tenses to use - use commas effectively - utilize several different sentence types - write more effectively in English Please note that the free version of this class gives you access to all of the instructional videos and handouts. The peer feedback and quizzes are only available in the paid version.

Modules

Welcome

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Introductions

1 Videos

  • Course Introduction Video

2 Readings

  • Pre-Course Survey
  • Course Update

Verb Tense Review

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Verb Tenses Practice Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Verb Tense Discussion

5 Videos

  • Introduction to Verbs and Conjunctions
  • Verb Tenses Video Lecture
  • Present Perfect vs. Present Perfect Progressive
  • Present Perfect vs. Simple Past
  • Remember to Answer Classmates' Questions

1 Readings

  • Learning Objectives

Conjunctions

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Conjunctions Practice Quiz

1 Videos

  • Conjunctions Video Lecture

3 Readings

  • Learning Objectives
  • Conjunctions Practice
  • Coordinate Conjunctions and Punctuation Chart

Additional Resources

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Links to Other Resources

Module Quiz - Verbs and Conjunctions

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Verb Tenses and Conjunctions

1 Readings

  • Quiz Instructions

Compound Sentences

    • 1 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Compound Sentence Practice Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Compound Sentence Discussions

1 Videos

  • Compound Sentences Video Lecture

4 Readings

  • Learning Objectives
  • Transitions Study Guide
  • Compound Sentences Practice
  • Commas vs. Semicolons Practice

Adverb Clauses and Complex Sentences

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Adverb Clause Practice Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Adverb Clause Discussion

1 Videos

  • Adverb Clause Video Lecture

2 Readings

  • Learning Objectives
  • Adverb Clauses in Complex Sentences Practice

Additional Resources

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Links to Other Resources

Module Quiz - Compound and Complex Sentences

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Compound and Complex Sentences

1 Readings

  • Quiz Instructions

More Comma Use

    • 2 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • More Commas Practice Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Commas Discussion

2 Videos

  • More Uses of Commas Video Lecture
  • Therefore vs. Therefore

3 Readings

  • Learning Objectives
  • Commas Practice 1
  • Commas Practice 2

Parallel Structure

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Parallel Structure Practice Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Parallel Structure Discussion

2 Videos

  • Introduction to Parallel Structure
  • Parallel Structure Video Lecture

2 Readings

  • Learning Objectives
  • Parallel Structure Practice

Sentence Variety

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Sentence Variety Practice Quiz

1 Videos

  • Sentence Variety Video Lecture

2 Readings

  • Learning Objectives
  • Sentence Variety Practice

Additional Resources

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Links to Other Resources

Module Quiz - Commas, Parallel Structure, and Sentence Variety

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Commas, Parallel Structure, and Sentence Variety

2 Readings

  • Quiz Instructions
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Auto Summary

"Grammar and Punctuation" is a foundational course in Personal Development, ideal for those needing a refresher on English grammar. Taught by Coursera, this 10-hour course includes video lectures, practice exercises, and peer discussions to enhance your writing skills. Key topics include verb tenses, comma usage, and sentence structures. While instructional videos and handouts are available for free, quizzes and peer feedback require a paid subscription. Perfect for anyone looking to improve their writing effectiveness.

Tamy Chapman
Instructors

Tamy Chapman

Helen Nam
Instructors

Helen Nam

Brad Gilpin
Instructors

Brad Gilpin