Englishing
ESL - Subordinating Conjunctions
Conjunctions are words that join words and sentences together. In this lesson, Mr. P. will about subordinating conjunctions. They are those that are attached to dependent clauses, so they cannot stand alone to give a complete thought or...
Professor Dave Explains
Subjunctive vs. Infinitive in Italian: Congiuntivo o Infinito?
Subjunctive tenses.
Professor Dave Explains
Pluperfect Subjunctive Tense in Italian: Trapassato Congiuntivo
Subjunctive tenses.
Curated Video
Writing Complex Sentences with Subordinating Conjunctions
In this video, the teacher explains the concept of complex sentences and how they can be used to clarify the relationship between ideas in writing. The teacher provides examples and guidance on using subordinating conjunctions to create...
Englishing
ESL - Sentence Structures: Simple, Compound and Complex
In this lesson, Mr. P. will talk about three sentence types: Simple, complex and compound. He will also explain coordinating and subordinating conjunctions using them in complex and compound sentences.
This lesson is designed for...
The Learning Depot
Adverb Clauses: An Adverb Clause is a Part of Speech Classed as an Adverb
Adverb clauses also known as adverbial clauses function as one part of speech: the adverb. We know that an adverb answer modifies a verb, an adjective, and another adverb. It answers the question “when?”, “where?”, “how?”, “why?” “to...
Englishing
Lesson on SUBORDINATING Conjunctions (because, before, after, although, as, however, etc.)
In this mini lesson, Mr. P./Marc delves into five different subordinating conjunctions: after, as, although, because and before. A conjunction is a word that joins two parts of a sentence to make one. A subordinating one joins dependent...
Englishing
ESL - Sentence or Fragment? Dependent or Independent clause ?
Sentences convey complete thoughts while fragments do not. In this lesson, Mr. P. will explain what a sentence is. He will also focus on its difference between fragments. He will provide easy examples and list the types of sentences...
The Learning Depot
What is a Conjunction? 3 Types of Conjunctions | Coordinate | Subordinate | Correlative
In this lesson, you will learn about the three types of conjunctions: coordinate, subordinate, and correlative. You will learn about the acronyms FANBOYS, THAMOS, and SWABITs.
Curated Video
Identifying and Fixing Sentence Fragments
In this video, the teacher explains the concept of sentence fragments and how to identify and fix them in writing. The video provides examples and offers strategies for revising fragments by adding missing information. It also includes...
Curated Video
Using Subordinating Conjunctions to Improve Writing Flow and Rhythm
In this video, the teacher explains the use of subordinating conjunctions to connect ideas and create rhythm in writing. The teacher provides examples and practice exercises for students to improve their sentence structure and flow. By...
Curated Video
Understanding Subordinating Conjunctions and Joining Clauses
In this video, students will learn the difference between dependent and independent clauses and how to use subordinating conjunctions to join them.
Cerebellum
English Punctuation: Commas & Colons
Learn how to use commas for fun and profit, and how to make colons work for you. This clip introduces you to the idea of using a semi-colon. This is part 2 in the series: 'English Punctuation 2: A Beginner's Guide'.
Wonderscape
Understanding Sentence Types: Simple, Compound, and Complex
This program meets Common Core third grade language standards as it introduces and explores simple, compound and complex sentences. It provides clear examples and explanations of each type, including the components of a sentence and how...
Curated Video
Adding Time Transitions to Improve Your Writing
Writers include transitions about the sequence of events to help their readers follow along. Let's practice adding transitions that reveal time.
Oxford Online English
English Sentence Structure - English Grammar Lesson
In this lesson, you can learn about sentence structure in English. You’ll learn how to construct all kinds of sentences in English, from the simplest possible sentences, to long, complex sentences which contain many different ideas. In...
Curated Video
Varying Sentence Lengths
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of varying sentence lengths and structures in writing to keep the reader engaged. The teacher provides examples and practice exercises using conjunctions to combine sentences and make...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Complex Sentences
Learn how to spot a complex sentence from this Khan Academy video. Many examples are given by Paige and Rosie to help you understand these sentences. Included are questions and answers from the community. [5:06]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Dependent and Independent Clauses
An independent clause is a sentence that has a subject and a verb and requires no extra information to understand. Dependent clauses, which start with subordinating conjunctions such as 'while,' 'that,' or 'unless,' give background...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Complex Sentences
Complex sentences are simple sentences with dependent or subordinate clauses added to them. Paige and Rosie explain how to spot them and use them in this video.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Relative Clauses
A relative pronoun is a word like "that" or "which" or "who", so a relative clause is a clause that begins with a relative pronoun. In the sentence "The dragon who breathed blue fire has retired," "who breathed blue fire" is a relative...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Relative Pronouns
We use the relative pronouns to connect clauses together, like 'the man *who sold the world* is coming over for dinner.' David, KA's Grammar Fellow, explains.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Relative Adverbs
Relative adverbs connect chunks of sentences together. Find out how that works!
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Recognizing Fragments
A sentence fragment is a chunk of language that hasn't made it all the way to being a working sentence; it might be missing a verb, or there might not be a subject. Learn how to turn a fragment into a sentence in this video!