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.
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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...
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
Recognizing and Expressing Ideas Contrary to Fact: Understanding If Clauses
In this video, the teacher explains how to recognize and create statements that are contrary to fact. They discuss the conditional and subjunctive moods, providing examples and explaining their structures. Understanding these grammatical...
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: Parenthesis, Quotation Marks, Brackets
Everything you need to know about punctuation marks that come in pairs, like parentheses, quotation marks, and brackets. You'll also learn about slashes, ellipses and more. This is part 4 in the series: 'English Punctuation 2: A...
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
Using Correlative Conjunctions in Writing
This video is a lesson on how to use correlative conjunctions correctly in sentences. It explains what correlative conjunctions are, provides examples, and guides students through exercises to practice using them. The video also...
Curated Video
Fixing Comma Splices: Improving Sentence Structure in Writing
This video is a lesson on identifying and correcting comma splices, a type of run-on sentence. The teacher explains what comma splices are and provides three ways to fix them: changing the comma to a period, adding a coordinating or...
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: Simple and Compound Sentences
What is the difference between a simple and compound sentence? Allow David and Paige from Khan Academy explain it to you in this video tutorial. Included are questions and answers from the community. [4:26]
Yossarian the Grammarian
Comma Splices, Independent Clauses, and Subordinate Clauses
This video lesson from Yossarian the Grammarian explains how to avoid comma splices when working with independent and subordinate clauses. [6:42]
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: Introduction to the Semicolon
Paige introduces a piece of punctuation called the semicolon; this punctuation can link closely related independent clauses together in a sentence.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Clauses: Lesson 1
This video [2:18] introduces clauses and discusses how to recognize them. It is 1 of 5 in the series titled "Clauses." Incldues a short quiz.
