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transformational-generative grammar

(Encyclopedia) transformational-generative grammar, linguistic theory associated with Noam Chomsky, particularly with his Syntactic Structures (1957), and with Chomsky's teacher Zellig Harris.…

The Devil's Dictionary: Grammar

by Ambrose Bierce GRACESGRAPEGRAMMAR -n. A system of pitfalls thoughtfully prepared for the feet for the self-made man, along the path by which he advances to distinction.

Grammar Song: Adjectives

This grammar song explains how to use comparative and superlative adjectives when describing different nouns.

Grammar Song: Adverbs

This grammar song explains comparative and superlative adverbs when describing two or more actions.

Grammar Song: Contractions

Watch this video to learn more about how to use an apostrophe to form contractions and combine two words into one.

Grammar Song: Nouns

Watch this video to learn more about nouns, which are always a person, place, or thing.

Grammar Song: Pronouns

A pronoun is a word that takes place of a noun. Watch this video to learn how to properly use pronouns such as me, I, and she.

Grammar Song: Punctuation

This grammar song explains the purpose of punctuation when writing statements, commands, questions, and exclamations.

Grammar Song: Sentences

A sentence is a group of words that begin with a capital letter. This video shows the two parts of a sentence: the subject followed by predicate.

Grammar Song: Verbs

A verb is a word that tells what someone or something does. This jammin' grammar song explores many different kinds of verbs.