English Grammar Course 101

Welcome to our simplified Intermediate English Grammar Course. This course is designed to help you gain confidence about intermediate grammar concepts, sentence structures, punctuation, and more. By the end of this course, you’ll have a greater understanding of English grammar, enabling you to communicate more effectively.

If in doubt about your level, watch this short video first. English Grammar in Minutes! – Beginner Level – ESL

Or: Start with a quick refresher in 10 Basic Grammar concepts to make your progress here smoother.

Course Objectives

• Enhance Grammar Skills: Improve your understanding and use of intermediate English grammar.
• Develop Sentence Structure: Learn to construct clear and correct sentences.
• Master Punctuation: Use punctuation marks accurately.
• Expand Vocabulary: Use appropriate word forms in different contexts.
• Improve Writing and Speaking: Increase proficiency in both written and spoken English.

Unit 1: Articles & Nouns – English Grammar Course

Grammar Rules

Use of Articles

1. Indefinite Articles (a, an): Use with singular countable nouns.

• Example: I saw a cat.

1. Definite Article (the): Use when something is specific or known to the listener.

• Example: The cat I saw yesterday was black.

1. No Article: Use with plural or uncountable nouns with a general meaning.

• Example: Cats are great pets.

Singular and Plural Nouns

• Singular: Refers to one item (cat, dog, apple).
• Plural: Refers to more than one item (cats, dogs, apples).

Practice Exercises

1. Fill in the blanks with the correct articles:

• I bought _ apple from the store.
• _ sky is blue.

1. Correct the sentences:

• She has two dog.
• I need informations.

Unit 2: Verb Tenses – English Grammar Course

Grammar Rules

Present Continuous Tense

• Use: Action happening right now or a temporary situation.
• Example: I am studying English.

Simple Present Tense

• Use: Regular actions or general truths.
• Example: I study English every day.

Future Tense

• Use: Actions that will happen in the future.
• Example: I will study English tomorrow.

Simple Past Tense

• Use: Actions completed in the past.
• Example: I studied English yesterday.

Past Continuous Tense

• Use: Actions that were ongoing in the past.
• Example: I was studying English at 9 PM.

Present Perfect Tense

• Use: Actions that happened at an unspecified time or started in the past and continue to the present.
• Example: I have studied English for three years.

Practice Exercises

1. Create sentences using different tenses:

• (Present Continuous) She _ (study) now.
• (Simple Past) They _ (go) to the park.

1. Correct the verb tense errors in the paragraph:

• Yesterday, I am going to the market. I buyed some fruits.

Unit 3: Active & Passive Verb Forms – English Grammar Course

Grammar Rules

Active Voice

• Structure: Subject performs the action.
• Example: The cat chased the mouse.

Passive Voice

• Structure: Subject receives the action.
• Example: The mouse was chased by the cat.

Practice Exercises

1. Transform the sentences from active to passive:

• The chef cooks the meal.
• The teacher explained the lesson.

Unit 4: Modal Verbs

Grammar Rules

Use of Modals

1. Will: Indicates future actions.

• Example: I will call you.

1. Can: Indicates ability or permission.

• Example: Can I borrow your pen?

1. May/Might: Indicates possibility.

• Example: I may go out tonight.

1. Must: Indicates necessity.

• Example: You must see a doctor.

1. Should: Indicates advisability.

• Example: You should exercise regularly.

Practice Exercises

1. Complete the sentences with appropriate modals:

• You _ (should/must) finish your homework.
• He _ (can/may) play the guitar.

1. Form sentences using past modals:

• She _ (could/might) have left early.

Unit 5: Conditional Sentences – English Grammar Course

Grammar Rules

Present Habitual Conditionals

• Structure: Simple present in both clauses.
• Example: If I feel tired, I take a nap.

Future Conditionals

• Structure: Simple present in the if-clause, will/can/may/must/should in the main clause.
• Example: If I save enough money, I will travel.

Present/Future Unreal Conditionals

• Structure: Simple past in the if-clause, would/could/might in the main clause.
• Example: If I had a car, I would drive to work.

Past Unreal Conditionals

• Structure: Past perfect in the if-clause, would/could/might have + past participle in the main clause.
• Example: If I had known, I would have called you.

Practice Exercises

1. Create conditional sentences:

• (Present Habitual) If it _ (rain), I _ (stay) home.
• (Past Unreal) If I _ (know), I _ (call) you.

1. Correct the conditional errors in the sentences:

• If I had wings, I fly.
• If he would have called, I would have answered.

Unit 6: Punctuation & Sentence Structure – English Grammar Course

Grammar Rules

Commas

1. Series: Use commas to separate items in a list.

• Example: I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

1. Adverbial Clauses: Use a comma after an introductory adverbial clause.

• Example: When I was young, I played outside.

Semi-colons

1. Connecting Sentences: Use a semi-colon to connect closely related sentences.

• Example: She loves ice cream; it’s her favorite treat.

Colons

1. Lists: Use a colon to introduce a list.

• Example: You need the following: pens, paper, and a ruler.

1. Explanations: Use a colon before an explanation.

• Example: There’s only one solution: work harder.

Practice Exercises

1. Insert commas where needed:

• She enjoys reading traveling and cooking.
• Before leaving remember to lock the door.

1. Correct the punctuation errors:

• I went to the store I bought milk.
• There are two choices work harder or give up.

Unit 7: Word Forms – English Grammar Course

Grammar Rules

Forming Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs

• Depend:
• Verb: depend
• Noun: dependence
• Adjective: dependent
• Adverb: dependently
• Intelligent:
• Adjective: intelligent
• Noun: intelligence
• Adverb: intelligently
• Annoy:
• Verb: annoy
• Noun: annoyance
• Adjective: annoyed
• Adverb: annoyingly

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