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Why learn the rules?

THERE ARE MANY BENEFITS TO LEARNING AND MASTERING
THE RULES OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE.

The rules of English are indispensable and will help English speakers
English is the primary
of all ages in a variety of situations, from sending a simple e-mail and
language of news and
giving travel directions to writing the next best-selling novel.
information in the world.

Ways with words
The rules or skills of English can be divided into four major
areas. These areas show how words should be organized
in a sentence, how they should be spelled and punctuated,
and how they should be used in specific situations.

Grammar Punctuation Spelling Communication
skills

Grammar rules show Punctuation refers to the Spelling rules help Communication skills
how different types use of symbols—such English speakers help English speakers
of words—such as as periods, question understand and interact with others
nouns and adjectives— marks, commas, and remember the ways in effectively: for instance,
should be put together apostrophes—to tell which letters and groups when writing a letter,
in a sentence to create the reader how to of letters combine to passing on instructions,
fluent and clear writing. read a piece of writing. form words. or delivering a speech.

Access all areas
Report Card
A solid grasp of English will help students
succeed in all subject areas, not just in
English lessons. Whether writing a science Student:
Paul Drislane
report, instructing a basketball team as
captain, or auditioning for a play, English Course Percentage Grade
language skills help students fulfill
their potential.
English 97% A
Math 94% A
Science 90% A
History 92% A
Geography 97% A
Drama 93% A
English language skills can
help students succeed Phys. Ed. 95% A
in all subject areas.