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Video Aided Instruction’s English Grammar Series makes the tricky rules of English grammar easier to learn than ever before — whether you’re new to English or you’ve been speaking it for years!The 10 programs in this series are each divided into 3 to 5 short lessons, making them perfect for classroom use or self-study. They’re also ideal for reviewing forgotten grammar or preparing for many verbal standardized tests such as the SAT, TOEFL, GED, and GRE. Plus, they can really help you improve your grades in school or your performance on the job!Using easy-to-follow examples and practice exercises from everyday life, this series can help you master even the most complicated English grammar topics!the 10 programs in this series are:English Grammar: Sentence StructureRecognizing and using the four types of sentence structuresIdentifying subjects, predicates, and clausesBuilding sentences by combining clausesAvoiding run-ons, fragments, and other common errorsLike most languages, English strings words together into sentences in order to communicate ideas. But many people find it difficult to construct English sentences correctly. This program will teach you the basic principles that govern how English sentences are constructed, and how to put these principles to use when you create your own sentences!English Grammar: Parts of SpeechRecognizing the parts of speechConstructing sentences with verbs, nouns, and pronounsConnecting thoughts with prepositions and conjunctionsAdding color with adjectives and adverbsTo communicate effectively, you must understand the different roles that words play in sentences. The parts of speech — verbs, nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, articles, and interjections — are the very building blocks of the English language. Lots of folks find these labels confusing — this program will help you make sense of them!English Grammar: Sentence ComplementsUsing complements in sentences to complete thoughtsUnderstanding transitive and intransitive verbsDistinguishing between direct objects and indirect objectsDescribing subjects with complements and linking verbsComplements perform a crucial task in our sentences — they help us connect our ideas together when we describe our subjects and their actions. With this user-friendly program, you’ll learn about the different kinds of sentence complements and how they work with subjects and verbs to complete your thoughts!English Grammar: VerbsUnderstanding how to use the six essential verb tensesMastering the tenses of irregular verbsAvoiding mistakes with tricky verbs such as lie and layUsing the subjunctive mood correctlyThe verb is the heart of every sentence. It communicates all of the action, and gives the sentence meaning by saying something about the subject. In this informative program, you’ll learn how the context of the sentence dictates which verb tense to use, and you’ll even learn how to tackle those tricky irregular verbs! English Grammar: PronounsUsing personal, indefinite, interrogative, and relative pronounsMastering the subjective, objective, and possessive casesDifferentiating between who and whomConquering elliptical clauses and other tough pronoun problemsInstead of restating our nouns over and over again, we can use pronouns like it and they to make our sentences more concise and easier to understand. But mastering this “verbal shorthand” can be tough, since there are many different types and cases of pronouns. This program will help you use pronouns properly!English Grammar: AgreementMastering subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreementUnderstanding how number and gender affect agreementUsing indefinite pronouns correctlySolving the trickiest agreement problemsIf your nouns, verbs, and pronouns don’t agree, your reader will probably find your sentences hard to understand. That’s because these parts of speech can all be affected by number (singular or plural) and gender (male or female). This unique program will help you master the “art of agreement” so your sentences will be error-free and easy to follow!English Grammar: ModifiersAdding spice to your sentences with adjectives and adverbsRecognizing misplaced and dangling modifiersUsing comparatives and superlatives correctlyAvoiding common pitfalls when using modifiersAdjectives and adverbs let us add descriptive information to nouns, pronouns, and verbs to make our sentences more colorful and interesting. But many of us make mistakes when using modifiers. With this informative program, you’ll learn how to use modifiers correctly and effectively — even when making comparisons with superlatives!English Grammar: Parallel StructureUnderstanding how parallel structure links related ideasUsing parallelism with gerunds, infinitives, and verbsRecognizing and avoiding errors in parallelismCrafting correct sentences using ellipsisWhen you use a consistent grammatical pattern to link related gerunds, infinitives, and verbs in your sentences, you’re using parallel structure. This important device helps you avoid clumsy sentence construction that can confuse and distract your audience. Once you master parallel structure, your sentences will flow logically and be easy to understand!English Grammar: PunctuationUsing — and not abusing — commasConquering colons and semicolonsUnderstanding periods, question marks, and exclamation pointsMastering quotation marks, parentheses, dashes, and other marksMany people have a tough time using commas, semicolons, and other punctuation marks correctly. But once you master the basic rules, perfect punctuation can become automatic. This program teaches you where to put these “road signs” in your sentences — so no one will get lost while reading your work!English Grammar: Spelling & CapitalizationUnlocking the secrets of good spellingApplying simple spelling rules — and recognizing the “exceptions”Mastering plurals, prefixes, and suffixesUnderstanding when to capitalize words — and when not toThe relationship between how words are pronounced and how they are spelled is often unpredictable. In addition, many of us don’t know when words should be capitalized. In this program, you’ll learn simple rules that can instantly improve your spelling and capitalization, which words are “exceptions,” and how to distinguish between often-confused words!So don’t let mistakes in English grammar embarrass you — now you can eliminate them from your speaking and writing forever. Let Video Aided Instruction be your guide!