Grammatical Concepts (AP Lang)

Sentence Structure and Punctuation

• • Independent and Dependent Clauses

  • Sentence Types: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex

  • Punctuation: Commas, Semicolons, Colons, Dashes, and Apostrophes

Parts of Speech and Their Functions

• • Nouns

  • Pronouns

  • Verbs

  • Adjectives and Adverbs

Rhetorical and Stylistic Concepts

• • Syntax

  • Diction

  • Parallel Structure

  • Subordination and Coordination

  • Appositives and Participial Phrases

Common Errors to Avoid

• • Fragments

  • Run-on Sentences and Comma Splices

  • Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement Errors

  • Subject-Verb Agreement Errors

  • Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers