Grammar-Essentials-for-Effective-Communication.pptx

Gramamar-Essential for effective communication

1. Grammar Essentials for Effective Communication

2. Why Grammar Matters? Point 1: Clear Communication Point 2: Credibility and Authority Point 3: Respect for the Audience

3. Common Grammar Mistakes Subject-Verb Agreement : Ensuring verbs match the number of subjects Example: "The deacon is present" vs. "The deacons are present“ Incorrect: The choir sings beautiful hymns every Sunday. Correct: The choir sing beautiful hymns every Sunday. Incorrect: Each of the deacons are responsible for a different ministry. Correct: Each of the deacons is responsible for a different ministry. Incorrect: The majority of the congregation agrees with the pastor's message. Correct: The majority of the congregation agree with the pastor's message. Incorrect: The news about the upcoming event are exciting. Correct: The news about the upcoming event is exciting.

4. Pronoun Agreement - ensures that pronouns like "he," "she," "it," "his," "her," and "their" match the noun they refer to in gender and number. 1. Incorrect: The deacon gave her report. Correct: The deacon gave his report. 2. The choir sang their hearts out. 3. Each of the members submitted their prayer requests. 4. The church announced its new mission trip. 5. Incorrect: Neither the pastor nor the deacons brought they're Bibles. Correct: Neither the pastor nor the deacons brought their Bibles.

5. Tense Consistency - Tense consistency refers to the use of the same tense throughout a sentence, paragraph, or piece of writing. It is important for maintaining clarity and coherence in your writing. 1. The deacon preached last week and will preach again next Sunday. 2. The choir sang a beautiful hymn, and they will sing another one next week. 3. Correct: The church announced its new mission trip, and it is planning to leave next month. 4.The pastor will give a sermon tomorrow, and he gave a powerful message last week. 5. Incorrect: The congregation was excited about the new building project, and they are looking forward to seeing it completed.

6. Punctuation - is the use of marks or symbols to clarify the meaning of written language. Incorrect: The deacon gave a inspiring speech he encouraged everyone to volunteer. Correct: The deacon gave an inspiring speech; he encouraged everyone to volunteer. Incorrect: The choir sang beautifully the congregation was moved by their performance. Correct: The choir sang beautifully, and the congregation was moved by their performance. 3. The church announced its new mission trip to Africa. 4. Incorrect: The pastor gave a sermon on forgiveness however he also spoke about the importance of grace. Correct: The pastor gave a sermon on forgiveness; however, he also spoke about the importance of grace. 5. Incorrect: The church held a potluck dinner it was a great way for members to connect. Correct: The church held a potluck dinner; it was a great way for members to connect.

7. Subject-Verb Agreement Quiz Instructions Choose the correct verb for each sentence. The group of volunteers _____ ready to serve. a) is b) are 2. Each of the church members _____ invited to the potluck. a) is b) are 3. The majority of the congregation _____ in favor of the new building project. a) is b) are 4. The news about the upcoming mission trip _____ exciting. a) is b) are 5. Neither the pastor nor the deacons _____ attending the conference. a) is b) are

8. Pronoun Agreement Quiz Instructions Choose the correct pronoun for each sentence. The pastor greeted ____ congregation warmly. a) his b) her c) their 2. Each of the volunteers brought ____ own water bottle. a) his b) her c) their 3. The church celebrated ____ anniversary with a special service. a) its b) their c) his 4. Neither the pastor nor the deacons brought ____ notes to the meeting. a) his b) her c) their 5. The choir practiced ____ songs diligently. a) its b) their c) his

9. Tense Consistency Quiz Instructions Choose the correct verb tense for each sentence to maintain consistency. The deacon ____ the message last Sunday, and he ____ to preach again next week. a) delivered, will b) delivered, is going c) delivers, will 2. The choir ____ a beautiful song, and they ____ to sing another one next week. a) sang, are going b) sang, will c) sing, will 3. The church ____ its annual fundraiser, and it ____ to use the proceeds for a new outreach program. a) held, is planning b) holds, plans c) held, plans 4. The pastor ____ a powerful sermon last week, and he ____ to preach on forgiveness next Sunday. a) gave, is going b) gives, will c) gave, will 5. The congregation ____ enthusiastic about the upcoming mission trip, and they ____ to raise funds for it. a) was, are planning b) were, are planning c) was, is planning

10. Punctuation Quiz Instructions Rewrite each sentence correctly, using commas, periods, and other punctuation marks to improve readability. The deacon gave a warm welcome he encouraged everyone to participate. The choir sang beautifully the congregation was moved by their performance. The church announced its new mission trip to South America. The pastor gave a sermon on hope however he also spoke about the importance of faith. The church held a fundraising event it was a success.