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Khan Academy Grammar Curriculum Overview

This page outlines the comprehensive grammar course provided by Khan Academy, structured into ten primary units covering parts of speech, punctuation, syntax, and usage.

• Unit 1: The Noun – Covers identification, singular/plural forms, common/proper nouns, concrete/abstract nouns, and various irregular plural patterns.
• Unit 2: The Verb – Focuses on agreement, tense, aspect (simple, progressive, perfect), linking/helping verbs, and modal verbs.
• Unit 3: The Pronoun – Explores personal, possessive, reflexive, relative, and indefinite pronouns, as well as pronoun person, number, and vagueness.
• Unit 4: The Modifier – Details the use of adjectives, articles, and adverbs, including comparative/superlative forms, intensifiers, and adjective order.
• Unit 5: Prepositions and Conjunctions – Covers prepositional phrases, coordinating/subordinating conjunctions, and correlative conjunctions.
• Unit 6: Punctuation (Basic) – Focuses on end-of-sentence marks, comma usage (lists, dialogue, introductory elements), and apostrophes (contractions and possession).
• Unit 7: Punctuation (Advanced) – Covers colons, semicolons, italics, quotation marks, parentheses, dashes, hyphens, and ellipses.
• Unit 8: Syntax (Sentences and Clauses) – Explores sentence types (declarative, interrogative, imperative), sentence structures (simple, compound, complex), and the mechanics of phrases and clauses.
• Unit 9: Syntax (Conventions) – Dedicated to the conventions of standard English.
• Unit 10: Usage and Style – Addresses frequently confused words (e.g., affect/effect, there/their/they're, to/two/too), common expressions, and stylistic techniques.
• Assessment Structure: Each unit includes specific quizzes and a comprehensive "Unit test" to evaluate mastery of the material.