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When to Use a Comma with a Prepositional Phrase
By WritingClass
Use a comma with a prepositional phrase if the phrase is non-restrictive, or if the prepositional phrase is being used as an introductory phrase. Avoid using a comma with a prepositional phrase if the sentence reads clearly without the comma. The teacher stands at her white board and shows examples as she lectures.
The Comma Song (Bruno Mars).mov
By Sara DuBose Ranzau
This is a song about commas. It covers the uses and rules when using commas in a sentence. This is a great resource to introduce and/or review use of commas in the elementary setting.
The Letter C and its two Sounds - Hard and Soft C
By ABCtheKey
A teacher illustrates the hard and soft C sounds with various words, with help from images, an animated dog, etc. Professionally produced, part of an ABCtheKey.com series of videos. A song to help students remember when to use the soft "C" sound.
There Is – There Are | Periwinkle
By Periwinkle
This video uses a picture of a birthday party to explain when to use "There are" and "There is". Use "There are" when there is more than one person or object. Use "There is" when there is one person or object.
There Is - There Are | Periwinkle
By Periwinkle
This video uses a picture of a birthday party to explain when to use "There are" and "There is". Use "There are" when there is more than one person or object. Use "There is" when there is one person or object.
When to Use a Semicolon
By eHow
Use a semicolon to connect two separate sentences that are related to each other, or if a series of items is being listed and includes internal punctuation within sections of the list. Avoid overuse of semicolons. The teacher stands at her white board and shows examples as she lectures.
When Not to Use a Semicolon
By eHow
Semicolons should not be used in most situations unless two independent clauses are being connected, or if there is a list of items where one of the items has a list of its own. This video is in lecture format with an instructor writing examples on a dry erase board.
Common English Mistakes: THERE'S... / THERE ARE...
By EspressoEnglish
Learn when to use "there is" or "there are" in a list.
When is the word AIN'T used in English?
By Espresso English
This video explores the word "ain't" as a word used to mean isn't, am not, aren't, there isn't, or there aren't. It is used in informal conversations with friends and can be heard in movies and songs. It should never be used in academic or professional situations.
When to Use a Comma with a Prepositional Phrase
By eHow
Use a comma with a prepositional phrase if the phrase is non-restrictive, or if the prepositional phrase is being used as an introductory phrase. Avoid using a comma with a prepositional phrase if the sentence reads clearly without the comma. The teacher stands at her white board and shows examples as she lectures.
Subject and Object Questions (Part 1)
By Smrt English
This lesson presents an important rule when you construct questions—use the auxiliary verb before the subject
The Writing Process: Informative Writing
By Kyle Manuel
on Informative Writing when using the Writing Process.
English Grammar Basics: How to Use a Dash
By Socratica
This lesson teaches how and when to use a dash.
The Active & Passive Voices #2
By Smrt English
This lesson provides more detailed information about the active and passive voices. Passive sentences are used when it is unnecessary to say "by" an agent and is used as a past participle adjective. Active sentences can be used when speaking in casual situations when the subject is "you" or "we".
Groups of ten objects
By Khan Academy
Learn why we use a ones place and a tens place when writing numbers. This video uses the number 37 as an example.
Hundreds, tens, and ones
By Khan Academy
Learn why we use a ones place and a tens place when writing numbers. This video uses the number 37 as an example.
Groups of ten objects
By Khan Academy
Learn why we use a ones place and a tens place when writing numbers. This video uses the number 37 as an example.