Basic Grammar and Composition
8011B
EXAM ADMINISTRATION THROUGH COMMAND UNIT VERIFICATION REPORT, RANDOM ONLINE EXAMS (ROLE)
1. This is to amplify the procedures as per MARADMIN 370/07. 2. Exams will not be distributed with this MCI unless specifically requested by the Marine’s Training Representative. Marines are strongly encouraged to use ROLE. 3. Marines should contact their Command Unit Verification Report representative to complete the final examination using the Random Online Examination (ROLE). 4. Marines who do not have access to a computer may request the final examination material by contacting MCI’s Student Services Division at 1-800-MCI-USMC.
BASIC GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION (8011B) Course Introduction
Scope
The Basic Grammar course is designed to provide the Marine sergeant with a basic knowledge of English grammar and composition fundamentals. It includes a review of the parts of speech, the basic elements of writing including phrases, clauses, sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling, and an overview of composition fundamentals from outlining to final proofing.
References
The following reference was used in the writing of this course: Effective Army Writing Subcourse Number IS1460, Edition A. Center for Army Leadership, Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Edition Date: June 1999.
Table of Contents
The following is a table of contents for this course. Study Unit -1 2 3 4 5 Title Course Introduction Parts of Speech Phrases, Clauses, and Sentences Punctuation Capitalization and Spelling Effective Composition Page i 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1
Estimated Study Time
You will spend about 10 hours 45 minutes completing this course. This includes the time required to study the text, complete the exercises, and take the final exam.
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