An intro to grammar

1. Grammar… …and what it really means to you.

2. Fear Not You already know grammar! Grammar is simply the use of language in expected ways. Every language, dialect, and even colloquialism has a kind grammar. The key to your education is that you learn the rules of standard English, the language that we all want to have in common. Simply by using it correctly, you will learn it.

3. Let’s See How it Works! You know how PARTS OF SPEECH work! You know that from the MadLib games that you used to play on long car rides. The _______ hit me when I crossed the room. I ______ the book later that evening. Our team scored the winning _____. We celebrated ______ the final whistle! She took the ______ after studying.

4. You Know How to Build Sentences! John ran to the corner. __________ His friends were happy to see him.

5. And Complex Ones, at That! ______ you come to school, please come over to the coffee shop for a brief meeting. I love to read your essays ______ they are usually very unique. Becca is the kind of writer ______ makes me smile.

6. You Can Construct! Take these five words and make a simple sentence that make sense. books rare I to love read

7. You came up with something like this: I love to read rare books.

8. And More!! You can construct a compound sentence. Place these words in an order that makes sense. the thrill of independence Emily after the driver’s test, and she felt drove home

9. You came up with something like this: Emily drove home after the driver’s test, and she felt the thrill of independence.

10. The Bottom Line… You know grammar because your are a human being and you have the ability to acquire language. Part of what makes language understandable is that there are expected patterns that we can follow. You know grammar. Now take that a step further and learn how your language works. This way, you will speak and write in the Standard English that is expected of any professional.