Language Usage

Virginia SOL 10.LU.1

Use grammar conventions in speaking and writing.

What students need to be able to do

  • Use, edit, and revise parallel structure across complex sentences and paragraphs.
  • Use complex sentence structure with main and subordinate clauses and subordinating conjunctions.
  • Recognize and use active and passive voice to convey desired effects.
  • Use subordination, coordination, apposition, and other devices to indicate relationships between ideas.
  • Maintain consistent verb tense in speaking and writing.