English Language Notes

This Slideshow presentation can be used for grades 5 up to Matric. It looks at all the main language principles and skills and has numerous examples too. It is mainly for high school students but can also be adapted for IP students. It also includes answering techniques for each sections covered.

It includes:

• Parts of Speech
  • Nouns
  • Adjectives
  • Adverbs
  • Verbs
  • Pronouns
  • Conjunctions
  • Prepositions
  • Articles
• Figures of Speech
  • Figurative
  • Literal
  • Comparisons
  • Sound Devices
  • Onomatopoeia
• Types of Language
  • Formal Language
    • Standard English
    • Jargon
  • Informal Language
    • Colloquialism
    • Slang
• Style
• Register
• Tone
• Mood
• Attitude
• Emotive Language
• Diction
• Intention
• Language Unit of Sentences
  • Types of Clauses
  • Types of Sentences
  • Loose Complex
  • Periodic Complex
  • Types of verbs
• Active and Passive voice
• Direct and Indirect Speech
• Punctuation Marks
• Oxymoron
• Paradox
• Juxtaposition
• Euphemism
• Hyperbole
• Innuendo
• Dictionary Work
• Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms, Homophones
• Textual Editing
  • Errors in Grammar
  • Errors in Style
  • Errors in Punctuation
• Words that get mixed up
• Phrases confused
• Comprehension tips
• Answering Techniques
• Types of questions for a Comprehension