When you look at grammar usage books, do you find yourself confused and at a loss for answers? How many of the latest changes in grammar do you know? This one-day workshop covers the basics of grammar, word usage, spelling, and sentence structure to include pronouns; adjectives; adverbs; prepositions and prepositional phrases; subject/verb agreement; dependent and independent clauses; and sentence fragments, run-ons, and comma splices. Everything covered in this fast-paced workshop has a practical application for writers. Grammar Review – Part 1 is not required to take this class.

NOTE: This course supports the principles of Plain Talk.

Performance Objectives: Upon completion of this course you should be able to:

• Understand the use of grammar in writing.
• Use pronouns correctly by number, gender, person, and case.
• Recognize and use adjectives, articles, and pronoun adjectives correctly.
• Recognize and use adverbs correctly in informal and formal writing.
• Use and properly punctuate prepositions and prepositional phrases.
• Find verbs and write with proper subject/verb agreement.
• Identify and punctuate sentence parts: dependent and independent clauses.
• Identify sentence fragments, run-ons, and comma splices.
• Write complete sentences in plain talk.

Competencies covered in this course: Written Communication

Intended Audience: Public sector employees who write, edit, proofread, or prepare final copy for distribution or publication.