Using Commas: Introductory Element shows how to use of a comma to separate an introductory element from the rest of the sentence by adding commas where necessary to correct sentences.

Complex Sentences explores complex sentences by writing complete sentences that contain one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses each.

Simple Sentences explores simple sentences by writing independent clauses that contain at least one subject and one verb each.

Learn how to use commas correctly in this English lesson. Get feedback from a certified English teacher in an online less.





Commas are difficult to use correctly in English - why is...

"Investigating Conjunctions" identifies and uses conjunctions in sentences.

Main Sentence Types practices identifying the three main sentence types by deciding if sentences are simple, compound, or complex.

"Compound Sentences with Objects" explains how to combine two simple sentences into a compound sentence that contain objects that are in the correct order.

Join us today as we learn how to combine simple sentences into longer, complex sentences. In this video, we review how to use dependent clauses, conjunctions, and appositives to help piece together short sentences into a looonngg, smooth...

Which sentence is better? My dog swims. OR Every Saturday, my dog swims in the lake at In this video, students learn how to transform a simple sentence into an expanded one. Using questions, like "when, where, and why", help us to add...

You will differentiate between sentences, phrases, and clauses.

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Teachers: This video may be used to introduce QAR to your class. You can also assign it to students who are virtual.

Students will learn how to find the infinitives in a sentence. It will help students locate the verb. This video has a bat theme.

A group of words that may take the place of a part of speech is called a phrase. A phrase is a group of connected words, not containing a subject and a predicate. In other words, a phrase does not have a subject and verb. (If a group of...

In this video, the teacher explains the process of writing a thesis statement for a research paper. The steps include researching a topic, generating a big research question, restating the question as a complete sentence, and asking...

In this video, the teacher explains the process of writing a thesis statement for a research paper. The teacher emphasizes the importance of including a thesis statement to provide focus and clarity to the paper. The three steps to...

In this video, the teacher explains how to draft body paragraphs for an informational text. They emphasize the importance of rewriting bullet point facts into complete sentences using a friendly and explaining voice. The teacher provides...

In this video, the teacher explains how to build a draft for an informational text by transforming bullet point facts into complete sentences. The teacher emphasizes the importance of adding personal voice, examples, vocabulary, and...

In this video, the teacher explains how to prove a point using evidence. They emphasize the importance of having strong feelings about the topic in order to effectively prove one's thinking. The teacher also guides the students through...

In this video, the teacher explains how to develop supporting ideas for a thesis statement. The lesson covers the importance of choosing a topic that the author cares about, the writing process, and common mistakes to avoid. The teacher...

In this video, the teacher explains how writers use parentheses to set off nonessential information in their writing. The teacher provides examples and tips on when and how to use parentheses correctly. The video also includes practice...

In this video, the speaker explains the process of table completion in reading comprehension exercises. They provide tips on how to approach these questions, such as understanding word limits, identifying keywords, and finding synonyms...

Learn how to use commas for fun and profit, and how to make colons work for you. We continue looking at pauses in a sentence, with a focus on dependent clauses and how to support them. This is part 1 in the series: 'English Punctuation...

Today you'll learn the 3 tips you need to know in order to get more correct answers on IELTS Listening. Find out when to put articles, when not to, and how you can start getting more correct answers.

Students will learn how to write and comprehend the four types of sentences, identify parts of speech and understand the basic rules of capitalization.