This video explains the basics of English grammar by discussing the different types of sentences and how they are structured. It also includes a quick test to help viewers identify the different types of sentences.

There are four types of sentences in English. They are declarative, interrogative, imperative and exclamatory. In this video lesson, Mr. P. will explain how they are made and the type of punctuation needed. He will provide examples and...

Besides reviewing what an essay is, Mr. P. will also cover how an essay is structured. He will then provide seven types of common sentence starters to use in an essay. This lesson is designed for intermediate students who wish to improve...

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...

Check your grammar level with BE! In this English grammar lesson, you can learn about using the verb ‘be’, and test your English grammar skills! Find the level you'd like to start from under 'Contents', or, start from...

Knowing the eight common types of context clues will help you be a better reader and unlock the meaning of complex text. In this lesson, we look at the 8 types of context clues. Examples are given.

In this lesson, you will learn the four basic types of sentences in English: declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory. We explain each type with easy examples to help you understand how they are used in everyday...

When you think of the subject in the sentence, you usually think of a noun or a pronoun. This is because the subject represents what or whom the sentence is about. Understanding and recognizing the subject of the sentence will help you...

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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.

Sentence variety reduces repetition in a piece of writing and emphasizes important points in the text. Sentence variety can be introduced to the beginning of sentences by starting a sentence with an adverb, starting a sentence with a...

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...

There are three types of sentence structures. Simple, compound and complex.

Changing simple sentences to compound sentences. What makes a sentence simple? Simple sentences are made up of one independent clause- that is, it has a subject, it has a verb, and it is a completed thought. What makes a sentence...

In this lesson, we review what compound sentences and complex sentences are, and we learn how to change from compound to complex.

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...

SchoolOnline's Primary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners and skilled teachers. Ideal for ages 9-13, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in...

In this lesson, you can learn about sentence stress in English.

Stress means that you pronounce some syllables more strongly than others. There are many different types of stress in English, and stress is used in many...

In this video, we’re going to show you how to add emphasis while speaking English. But what does it mean to add emphasis?

Adding emphasis is a way to show your listener that certain words and ideas are more...

In this lesson, you can learn about intonation in English. How important is intonation? Let’s see. Look at a sentence: Do you need some help?

By changing the intonation of this question, you can sound polite, annoyed,...

In this lesson, you can learn how to make complex sentences of all types in English.

Making complex sentences will help your English writing. By using a variety of complex sentence forms, your writing will become...

In this video, the teacher explains the concept of subject and predicate in English grammar. The subject is the main focus of a sentence, while the predicate provides more information about the subject and always includes a verb and an...

Auxiliary verbs are often referred to as ‘helping verbs’ because they work with the main verb in a sentence. There are two types of auxiliary verbs: primary and modal. This video explores both primary auxiliary verbs and modal auxiliary...

In this video, the teacher introduces the concept of parts of speech in English grammar. The focus is on nouns, pronouns, and adjectives. The teacher explains the definitions and functions of each part of speech and provides examples for...

Compound sentences are a combination of two or more independent clauses joined together by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).