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Their, They're, and There
In this word usage worksheet, students write the correct form of there/their/they're to complete each sentence. Students complete 11 sentences.
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Their or There
In this word usage worksheet, students read the sentences and complete each one with the correct form of there or their. Students complete 17 examples.
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Too Two To
In this word usage worksheet, learners read the sentences in each paragraph and determine which form of to/two/too should be used to complete the sentence.
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Troublesome Word Pairs
In this troublesome activity, students complete several activities to define the correct usage for words that are easily confused in meaning or spelling.
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School-Home Links: Learning New Words
In this new word worksheet, students learn how to figure out new words using the other words in the sentence or context clues. Students then ask three questions to learn the new words listed. Parents or guardians must sign the worksheet.
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School-Home Links: Word Usage 2
In this word selection learning exercise, students use the words listed to complete the example sentences. Parents or guardians must sign the learning exercise.
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School-Home Links: Compound Words
In this compound word worksheet, learners use the compound words listed in the word bank to complete the sentences. Parents and guardians must sign the worksheet.
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School-Home Links: Compound Words 2
In this compound words worksheet, students read six different compound words and then draw a line separating the two words that make up the compound word. Parents or guardians must sign the worksheet.
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School-Home Links: Correct Words in Context
In this word usage worksheet, students read several word pairs of words that sound and are spelled similarly. Students then place the correct word to complete the sentence. Parents or guardians must sign the worksheet.
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Upper Intermediate Review Quiz
In this language arts worksheet, students read 5 sentences which have missing verb phrases. Students choose the best answer to fill in the blank and make the sentence complete. This is intended for ESL students.
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Phrasal Verbs with Take #2
In this language arts worksheet, students read 5 sentences; all have a form of the verb "take." Students choose the correct meaning of the phrase in the sentence. Example: She takes after her father (inherit characteristics). This is...
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Lower Intermediate Review Quiz 1
In this language arts worksheet, students answer 5 multiple choice questions in which they select the correct word or phrase to complete the sentence. This is intended for ESL students.
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Did or Made
In this did or made worksheet, students complete sentences using did or made. Students answer ten multiple choice questions.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Power of Simple Words
A fun, playful introduction to using short, simple words when attempting to communicate a point of information. [2:02] W.9-10.2d lang/voc
Hopelink
Hopelink: Reading Lesson Idea: Personal Vocabulary Notebook
This site has a simple but direct approach to building your vocabulary. Keeping a special notebook of new words can increase vocabulary, assist memorization, and encourage good study and organization skills. L.11-12. 6 Vocabulary
Hopelink
Word Bank Lesson Plan: Eastside Literacy Program
This word bank lesson plan offers the individual student the opportunity to increase their vocabulary.
Other
Shakespeare Resource Center: A Quick Guide to Reading Shakespeare
A concise guide to how to understand Shakespearean English. Discusses word usage, grammar, wordplay, and versification.
Other
English Made in Brazil: Make, Do, Take & Get Expressions
The correct uses of four common English verbs: make, do, take, and get. Plenty of examples also presented, with translations to Portuguese.
University of Victoria (Canada)
School and Office Vocabulary
Nice vocabulary development tool for students. Matching exercise shows pictures of common items from school or office. Student tries to match correct word with picture from drop down menu. After 10 questions a score based on correct...
Ingles Mundial
Ingles Mundial: Weather: Vocabulary (El Tiempo)
Great tool for teaching Spanish-speaking English Language Learners (ELL). This vocabulary lesson focuses on: weather vocabulary, seasons. A variety of interactive, self-correcting exercises are provided to reinforce material presented -...
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: Word Choice Exercises
Students engaging in these 14 word choice exercises will improve their word usage skills. Topics include spelling mistakes, sound alike words and word confusion. Select the correct word usage for each sentence.
Other
Using English: Content Analysis Tool
How are your English writing skills coming along? This online text analyzer will help you assess word usage, sentence complexity, and other writing features. Copy and paste your text into the box and click to view statistics. This is...
University of Michigan
Personal Site: Antagonyms
This personal site is a good resource page for teachers who are teaching about word meanings, slang, synonyms, antonyms and word contradictions.