"Sentences — Complex and Compound-Complex"

The review of basic English grammar, which begins with a story involving "The Parts of Speech," and continues in Volume 2 with a story focusing on the elements of simple and compound sentences, now in Volume 3 takes up another story, one involving complex and compound-complex sentences.

Storyline

In this 66 minute videotape, Charlie, a teenager who lives with his father, is competing for a college scholarship. On this day his knowledge of English is being tested at the home of Miss Girard, a member of the local grammar club. Charlie's tutor, Pat, has accompanied him.

During the examination, Miss Girard, a vegetarian cook, is preparing dinner for expected guests with the help of Alice, a young friend. During the questioning we learn why Alice has been taught at home since an early age, and we learn why Charlie's mother quit the family when he was a young child. Finally, we learn if he wins the scholarship.

In easy to follow segments, this absorbing learning tool guides the viewer through a basic course that explains and illustrates complex and compound-complex sentences. In addition to sentence structure, various aspects of basic grammar are discussed, including clauses, relative pronouns, personal pronouns, and sentence errors. The lessons are conveyed with both story and written on-screen summaries.

Included with the tape is a 25 page study guide.