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Weber State University: Misused Words and Phrases
A fun look at the wrong way to use the English language; includes many examples.
Other
Technical Writing: The Conjunction Or
Intended as a grammar reference for electrical engineers, this site addresses many of the technical issues of writing, including distinguishing between the inclusive and exclusive definitions of "or."
Other
Punctuation Mark Rules: The Colon
A fairly comprehensive look at the uses and misuses of the grammatical element "the colon" in English punctuation. Includes information and several examples.
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Stage Door: Punctuation
This site contains examples of when and how to properly use punctuation marks, including: abbreviations, metric symbols, money, titles and corporate names.
Other
Sandhills Community College: The Hyphen
A brief look at the hyphen in English punctuation. Includes details concerning three uses of the hyphen and provides several examples.
Other
Exploring English: Hyphen Rules
This site contains a brief outline of the uses of the hyphen and provides examples.
The Write Place
Literacy Education Online: Uses of the Semicolon and Colon
This writing lab site shows students how to correctly use semicolons and colons in punctuation.
University of Ottawa (Canada)
Hyper Grammar: Spelling
Online grammar tutorial teaches the various spelling rules. L.9-10.2c Spelling
English Club
English Club: Punctuation
This EnglishClub tutorial explains what punctuation marks are, what punctuation marks do, and why punctuation marks are important. Links to supplemental songs and videos about punctuation are also provided.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Commonly Confused Words: Lesson 4
This lesson goes over similar words that are commonly confused. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Commonly Confused Words."
English Club
English Club: Learn English: Grammar: Grammar Vocabulary
A glossary of twenty-three common grammar terms; a link to a vocabulary quiz over usage is provided. L.11-12.1b Usage issues
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Hyphens and Line Wrapping: Lesson 1
This lesson goes over how to divide a word across a line wrap. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Hyphens and Line Wrapping." L.11-12.2a Hyphens
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Ten Minute Grammar Lessons Commas
[Free Registration/Login Required] These lessons are intended to be used by English Language Arts teachers in grades 6-8 for a quick, whole-class review of the rules of comma usage.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Writing Skills Review
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students will identify errors in sentences and choose the best corrections.
The Economist
The Economist: Economist Style Guide: Punctuation
This resource provides a brief discussion of each of the following types of punctuation: apostrophes, brackets, colons, commas, dashes, full-stops, inverted commas, question marks, and semi-colons. Examples are included for each type of...
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Grammar.com: Grammar
All the grammar you need to succeed in life - Explore the world of Grammar with FREE grammar & spell checkers, eBooks, articles, tutorials, vocabulary games and more! Check out the common grammatical mistakes, parts of speech,...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Common Issues With Homophones
This lesson goes over homophones that are commonly confused.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Common Issues With Homophones
This lesson goes over homophones that are commonly confused.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Commonly Confused Words
This lesson goes over similar words that are commonly confused.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Editing Techniques: Checking Your Spelling
This lesson goes over checking a composition for spelling errors. This tutorial lesson shares a short slideshow with the lesson's content.
Other
Spelling It Right: Learn How to Spell Confidently
Free help with spelling from an experienced English teacher! Worksheets, advice, and help are available. The worksheets are each a complete lesson on a specific spelling skill. L.9-10.2c Spelling, L.11-12.2b Spelling
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Spelling: Common Words That Sound Alike
Brought to you by the Purdue University Online Writing Lab, common words that sound alike are listed. Examples: we're, where, were; your, you're; conscious, conscience. L.11-12.2b Spelling
University of Ottawa (Canada)
Univ. Of Ottawa Hyper Grammar: Punctuation Errors
A ten-sentence punctuation quiz that tests whether or not students can correctly detect punctuation errors. Explanations and answers provided.