University College London
University College London: The Infinitive Form
This University College London site has information on infinitive verbs. Includes a short exercise to test your knowledge.
University College London
University College London: Noun or Adjective?
Determine whether bold word is a noun or an adjective. Answers explained. Site by University College London.
Towson University
Towson University: Online Writing Support: Parts of Speech
This entry provides links to information about the correct usage of various parts of speech, complete with examples.
Towson University
Towson University: Online Writing Support: Adjectives
This entry focuses on adjectives including their functions, questions they answer, and comparative and superlative forms. Each is accompanied by an explanation and examples.
Towson University
Towson University: Online Writing Support: Qualifiers /Intensifiers
This entry defines qualifiers/intensifiers (very, too, so, quite, rather), explains their purpose, and provides examples.
University of Washington
Mary Nell's Grammar Summaries
The University of Washington provides an excellent collection of grammar-related summaries. The collection includes material on verb tenses, agreement, noncount nouns, and many other topics.
Language Guide
Language Guide: Los Adjetivos
A beginning grammar tutorial on adjectives and their formation. Examples are interactive audio files. Also included is a brief explanation of diminutives.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Antonyms and Comma Splices
For Dickens' opening to his Tale of Two Cities, he uses one of the longest series of comma splices in the history of literature. Dickens seemingly did this for stylistic effect. In this lesson, students create their own Dickens-like...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: A Picture Book Writing Lesson: Three Meal Weather
Inspired by Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi & Ron Barrett, young scholars will brainstorm adjectives that center around food that might fall from the sky. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner foods will be brainstormed. They will...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Rain Drop Shape Poem
This lesson plan uses the mentor text by Wendy Cheyette Lewison entitled Raindrop, Plop! This lesson plan, which has a focus on word choice, engages students in brainstorming descriptive words and phrases about raindrops. At the end of...
ACT360 Media
Writing Den: Parts of a Sentence
Explore the world of "Parts of a Sentence." Find out about adjectives, nouns, prepositions and more. This site features an overview of each part of speech.
Language Guide
Language Guide: Los Adjetivos Ii
This grammar tutorial is more hands-on practice and less explanation than part I. The introductory page has a large list of new adjective vocabulary with audio, and links to practice quizzes. The quizzes are self-tests where students...
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: The Infinitive
Printable information is provided that demonstrates how to identify an infinitive in the context of a sentence.
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: The Participle
Printable information is provided that demonstrates how to identify participles in the context of sentences.
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: The Participle
Printable information is provided that demonstrates how to identify participles in the context of sentences.
Other
Tidewater Community College: Writing Center: Grammar Guidelines
Get a collection of self-help handouts on different parts of speech and common usage topics.
Trent University
Mas Arriba: Descripciones (Ser)
In this online activity, students practice using the verb "ser" with adjectives and nationalities. Read the questions, view the picture and type in your response. To check your answer just click on the drop down arrow next to "Respuesta"...
Trent University
Mas Arriba: Condiciones (Estar)
This resource provides an interactive Spanish exercise on the verb ESTAR and conditions. The activity consists of full-color drawings, audio clips, instant feedback and vocabulary help.
Other
Using English: English Language Quizzes
Over 200 short self-quizzes for English learners at beginner and intermediate levels. Quizzes span topics including spelling, grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation.
Quia
Quia: Ordering the Planets (Quiz)
In this adjective practice activity, students read a sentence and locate the correct adjective or predicate adjective in the sentence using a drop-down menu.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Adjectives and Character Traits
Interactive lesson plan which allows for elementary learners to learn the "Part of speech," concepts of adjectives as well as effective characterization techniques. Uses the story of Charlotte's Web.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Enriching Writing With Adjectives and Synonyms
Contains plans for six lessons that teach third- and fourth-grade students about adjectives and uses webbing to come up with synonyms for a list of them. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to...
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: Presentations: Adjectives and Adverbs Power Point
A PowerPoint slide show introducing the types of questions one might see about adjectives and adverbs on a standardized test.
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: Presentations: Degree Power Point
A PowerPoint slide explaining when to use the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives. Questions that may be found on standardized tests are included.