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English Grammar & Writing Syllabus

A universal English language curriculum covering grammar, vocabulary, punctuation, and composition to build clear, correct, and effective written communication. The full English Grammar & Writing syllabus: 7 subjects, 41 chapters and 162 topics, with 362 flashcards written against it.

7Subjects
41Chapters
162Topics
362Flashcards

English Grammar & Writing subjects

English Grammar & Writing has 7 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

Parts of Speech

6 chapters · 31 topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Nouns · 5 topics
  2. Pronouns · 6 topics
  3. Verbs · 5 topics
  4. Adjectives · 4 topics
  5. Adverbs · 5 topics
  6. Prepositions, Conjunctions, and Interjections · 6 topics

Sentence Structure & Syntax

6 chapters · 26 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Subjects and Predicates · 4 topics
  2. Phrases · 5 topics
  3. Clauses · 4 topics
  4. Sentence Types by Structure · 4 topics
  5. Sentence Types by Function · 4 topics
  6. Common Sentence Errors · 5 topics

Tenses, Voice & Mood

6 chapters · 21 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Present Tenses · 4 topics
  2. Past Tenses · 4 topics
  3. Future Tenses · 4 topics
  4. Sequence of Tenses · 3 topics
  5. Active and Passive Voice · 3 topics
  6. Mood · 3 topics

Punctuation & Mechanics

6 chapters · 23 topics · 60 flashcards

  1. End Punctuation · 3 topics
  2. Commas · 4 topics
  3. Semicolons, Colons, and Dashes · 4 topics
  4. Apostrophes and Quotation Marks · 4 topics
  5. Capitalization and Other Marks · 4 topics
  6. Spelling and Word Mechanics · 4 topics

Vocabulary & Word Usage

5 chapters · 16 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Word Formation · 3 topics
  2. Word Relationships · 3 topics
  3. Context and Meaning · 3 topics
  4. Idioms and Figurative Language · 3 topics
  5. Register and Diction · 4 topics

Composition & Paragraph Writing

6 chapters · 22 topics · 51 flashcards

  1. The Writing Process · 4 topics
  2. Paragraph Construction · 4 topics
  3. Cohesion and Flow · 3 topics
  4. Essay Structure · 4 topics
  5. Style and Clarity · 4 topics
  6. Editing and Revision Techniques · 3 topics

Genres & Modes of Writing

6 chapters · 23 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Narrative Writing · 4 topics
  2. Expository and Informational Writing · 4 topics
  3. Persuasive and Argumentative Writing · 4 topics
  4. Descriptive Writing · 3 topics
  5. Practical and Professional Writing · 4 topics
  6. Research-Based Writing · 4 topics

English Grammar & Writing flashcards

362 question-and-answer cards across 7 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

English Grammar & Writing syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the English Grammar & Writing syllabus?

English Grammar & Writing covers 7 subjects: Parts of Speech, Sentence Structure & Syntax, Tenses, Voice & Mood, Punctuation & Mechanics, Vocabulary & Word Usage, Composition & Paragraph Writing and Genres & Modes of Writing.

How many chapters and topics are in the English Grammar & Writing syllabus?

41 chapters and 162 topics, across 7 subjects. Parts of Speech is the largest subject, with 31 topics in 6 chapters.

Are there English Grammar & Writing flashcards?

Yes — 362 question-and-answer flashcards in 7 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.