Overview

You'll never get ahead if your writing isn't clear. That's why it's essential to know the grammar rules and apply them in different situations. 

But, there are so many grammar rules you may wonder how you're supposed to keep them all in your head? 

Don't worry - you don't have to know them all by heart. 

After you take this course, some rules will become automatic to you. And for those that don't become second nature, we're providing plenty of resources to you.  

First, because you get lifetime access to this course, you can always refer back when you're unsure. Or, you can rely on your Agency's style guide, which we will teach you how to use. And finally, this course includes an easy-to-use reference with answers to nearly every grammar problem you will run across during a typical workday.

Learning Objectives

In this course, you will learn (or relearn) the basics:

  • Parts of speech
  • Clauses and sentences
  • Subject and verb agreement
  • Pronoun and antecedent agreement
  • Basic punctuation


Course Curriculum

    1. Welcome from the Instructor

    2. How to Use this Course

    1. Types of Nouns

    2. Singular and Plural Nouns

    3. Pronouns

    4. Personal Pronouns

    5. Avoiding Shifts in Person

    6. Possessive Pronouns - Short and Long Forms

    7. The Pronoun Who

    8. Reflexive Pronouns

    9. Verb Types

    10. Verb Forms - The 4 Tenses

    11. Regular Verbs - Present and Past Tenses

    12. Irregular Verbs - Present and Past Tenses

    13. Infinitives - Verb Impostors

    14. Modifiers

    1. Sentence Structure

    2. Sentence Patterns

    3. Independent Clauses

    4. Dependent Clauses

    1. Subject and Verb Agreement

    2. Agreement of Pronoun and Antecedent

    3. Unclear Pronoun Reference

    1. End Punctuation

    2. Commas

    3. Other Internal Punctuation

About this course

  • $147.00
  • 26 lessons
  • 2 hours of video
  • 2 quizzes
  • Downloadable style guide

Important Details

  • Digital & On Demand

    Go at your own pace with detailed, step-by-step trainings. Guided by videos and handouts, you’ll get results, and quickly close the skill gap.

  • Community and Q&A

    Learning is best done when fully supported. That’s why you’ll get access to the Community, where you’ll get feedback on your questions from community members and facilitators.

  • Completion Certificate

    Show off your achievements to your supervisor and coworkers — not just through your new skills, but through a Certificate you can hang in your office and share on your LinkedIn profile.

  • Accessibility Features

    Closed captioning and downloadable transcripts are available. Handouts are formatted for assistive readers.

  • Mobile Friendly

    Access any course on your mobile device and continue learning wherever you go.

  • Lifetime Access

    Retain lifeteim access to all course content, including updates.

Instructor

Debora Holmes, MES

Instructor

Debora has 18 years of experience as a writer, editor, and researcher for government agencies. During this time, she has written and edited a variety of documents, including technical reports on various topics.

Core Competencies

FAQ

  • How do I get started?

    Your first step is to click any of the bright orange buttons to purchase the course. Your first step will be creating your account (if you don't already have one with us). Then, you will enter your p-card information.

  • How long do I have to complete the course?

    You retain lifetime access to the course, including updates. If a course is retired, you will be notified and given the opportunity to download all course content.

  • Are there any additional fees or costs?

    No! The course price listed is the only price you will pay for full access to this course.

  • Can I email the instructor if I have questions?

    When you purchase this course, you are automatically added to the Community, where you can post questions for your instructor to answer.

  • Can I buy multiple copies of this course for my department?

    Absolutely! We offer discounted bulk sales to all agencies. Simply email [email protected] with the name of the course and the number of seats you want to purchase, and we will respond with pricing and purchasing options.

  • More questions?

    Please email us a [email protected], and we'll be happy to answer any of your questions.

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