Understanding Grammar and Standard 1.3 Writing Conventions: Demonstrate an understanding of proper English usage and control of grammar, paragraph and sentence structure, diction, and syntax. Understanding Grammar and Usage Hello, my name is Today we are going to talk about grammar and usage

Number of Questions The writing conventions section of the CAHSEE contains 15 multiple choice questions, five of which ask questions regarding this standard 1.3 The writing conventions section of the CAHSEE contains 15 multiple choice questions, five of which ask questions regarding this standard 1.3

Purpose In the section, you will be asked to identify well-constructed sentences. To be able to answer these questions correctly you must be familiar with some of the English language rules. Purpose In the section, you will be asked to identify well-constructed sentences. --easy, you don’t have to name the parts of speech To be able to answer these questions correctly you must be familiar with some simple language issues.

Understanding Grammar Understanding basic English grammar means knowing these elements: Complete sentences Paragraph Subject-verb agreement Using words correctly Understanding basic English grammar means knowing these elements: 1--Complete sentences--You need to know what a compete sentence sounds like. If you listen well, this will be easy 2--Paragraph--aA paragraph is a group of sentences based around one idea, description or event 3--Subject-Verb agreement--Here you have to use your ears 4--Using words correctly--If you’ve been around English-speakers awhile, this will be easy, too. This skill comes from experience more than anything

Complete Sentences A complete sentence has a subject (noun) and a predicate (verb). Example: The boys forgot their books in the library. A complete sentence has a subject (noun) and a predicate (verb). Example: The boys forgot their books in the library. The boys did something… They FORGOT their books verb noun

Paragraph A paragraph is a group of sentences focused on a single idea. Electric cars produce about 80 percent less pollution than cars with gas-powered motors. In fact, the only reason that electric cars produce any pollution at all is that their electric energy is generated by power plants-electric cars themselves emit no exhaust. When energy comes from large sources such as power plants, it’s easier to regulate and monitor, so there’s less waste than if the energy is generated by many smaller sources, such as the gas engines in individual cars. A paragraph is a group of sentences focused on a single idea. Electric cars produce about 80 percent less pollution than cars with gas-powered motors. In fact, the only reason that electric cars produce any pollution at all is that their electric energy is generated by power plants---electric cars themselves emit no exhaust. When energy comes from large sources such as power plants, it’s easier to regulate and monitor, so there’s less waste than if the energy is generated by many smaller sources, such as the gas engines in individual cars. The whole paragraph focuses on electric cars, and the fact that they waste little energy because their energy source is easier to regulate

Subject-Verb Agreement In a sentence it is important that the subject and verb agree. a singular noun has a singular verb a plural noun has a plural verb Singular: The can of paint is in the garage. Plural: Bryan and Ernesto are at school. Subject-Verb Agreement In a sentence it is important that the subject and verb agree. --a singular noun has a singular verb --a plural noun has a plural verb Singular: The can of paint is in the garage. Plural: Bryan and Ernesto are at school.

Using Words Correctly Here it is important to understand different definitions of words. For example: their, they’re and there its/it’s accept/except affect/effect Using Words Correctly Here it is important to understand different definitions of words. For example: --their, they’re and there --its /it’s --accept (as in accepting an award)/ except (as in something--or someone--who is excluded: “Everyone got a present except me.”) --affect/ effect (affect--has to do with emotions--as in “It really affected me” AND effect--has to do with something happening to cause a change--as in: “That medicine will take effect in a couple of hours.”

Example 1 The legendary goddess was the ________ of all the Greek deities. beautifulest more beautiful most beautiful most beautifying Example The legendary goddess was the ________ of all the Greek deities. beautifulest more beautiful most beautiful most beautifying

Example 1 Answer The legendary goddess was the ________ of all the Greek deities. beautifulest more beautiful most beautiful most beautifying Example 1 The legendary goddess was the ________ of all the Greek deities. beautifulest more beautiful most beautiful most beautifying

Example 2 “Which of the three Olympic runners is the __________?” the spectator asked the judge. more fast fastest most fastest most faster Example 2 “Which of the three Olympic runners is the ____________?” the spectator asked the judge. more fast fastest most fastest most faster Example 2 Answer

Example 2 Answer “Which of the three Olympic runners is the ____________?” the spectator asked the judge. more fast fastest most fastest most faster Example 2 Answer “Which of the three Olympic runners is the ____________?” the spectator asked the judge. more fast fastest most fastest most faster

Example 3 “We should_______ without the captain,” the coach said impatiently. proceeds precede precedent proceed Example 3 “We should_______ without the captain,” the coach said impatiently. proceeds Precede--NOTE PRE- Precedent-- NOTE PRE- proceed

Example 3 Answer “We should_______ without the captain,” the coach said impatiently. proceeds precede precedent proceed Example 3 “We should_______ without the captain,” the coach said impatiently. proceeds precede precedent proceed THANK YOU FOR BEING WITH US TODAY.