Curated OER
Punctuation (The Comma vs. The Semicolon)
Explore English by participating in a grammar correcting activity. Elementary and middle schoolers distinguish when to use commas from when to use semicolons. Then they correct twelve sentences by placing commas and semicolons in the...
Curated OER
The Run-On Sentence
Explore grammar rules by completing a worksheet. In this sentence structure lesson, kids define run-on sentences and read sample sentences to determine whether they are complete or incomplete. There is also a space for the writer to edit...
San José State University
Fewer or Less?
If your class is working on when to use fewer or less in their sentences, this learning exercise could be for you. Students go over many good examples, then complete eight fill-in-the-blank sentences with the correct word choice. Very nice!
Curated OER
Grammar Exercises
Students explore grammar by completing numerous exercises in class. In this parts of speech lesson, students discuss the differences between comparatives, superlatives, possessive pronouns, adverbs and other types of words. Students...
Curated OER
Enough About I — Let’s Talk About Me
Students review parts of speech and share informative usage presentations to their classmates. In this grammar lesson, students discuss the importance of using appropriate speech and then read "The I's Have It." Students create their own...
Curated OER
Zero Conditional 2
In this grammar skills instructional activity, students match up the fifteen phrases on the left to the fifteen phrases on the right to make fifteen complete and coherent sentences.
Curated OER
Comma Comments
Upper elementary and middle schoolers, in pairs, use PowerPoint to link a button to every comma within a piece of writing. The button links to a slide explaining why the comma was used. They present their slides to the class.
Curated OER
Using -er and -est When Comparing Words
The focus of this language arts presentation is on when to use 'er' versus 'est' when comparing words. Students view a series of three pictures per slide, and attempt to use the word endings correctly. For example: strong, stronger,...
Curated OER
Grammar: Subject-Verb Agreement
Students analyze English by completing a handout regarding grammar rules. In this verb lesson, students identify what a verb does, where to use it in a sentence and what a verb fragment is. Students complete a worksheet based on subject...
Curated OER
Mixed-tense Questions
In this mixed-tense questions worksheet, learners answer twenty mixed-tense questions with short answers or true and false answers. Students share their responses with their classmates.
Curated OER
Compound Words
For this compound words worksheet, students analyze two columns of words and draw a line from the word in the first column to a word in the second column to make compound words.
Curated OER
Singular and Plural Nouns 2
In this singular and plural nouns worksheet, students complete fifteen sentences using either 'is' or 'are' in them to make them grammatically correct.
Curated OER
Pendemonium: The Italian Job
Students identify prefixes, roots, and suffixes. In this grammar rules instructional activity, students analyze word parts to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Curated OER
Using Determiners 1
In this using determiners grammar worksheet, students read fifteen sentences containing noun phrases and decide if they are correct. If they aren't correct, students write each one again correcting it.
Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: Writing Concise Sentences
Why write five paragraphs when you can say what you want to say in two? Learn how to make the most of your words and sentences to get your point across without being too wordy.
Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: Principles of Composition
If you are a teacher OR a student looking for a well-informed website on elements of the writing process, you are in luck! This site from the Capital Community College is very comprehensive and easy-to-navigate. From grammar basics to...
Other
Preterito Imperfecto
A detailed look at the conditions of when to use the preterite versus the imperfect. Outstanding explanations, even though some may prove too detailed for many high school students. Excellent examples compare the use of the preterite and...
Other
La Conjugacion De Verbos en Espanol
Get verb conjugation help here with multiple "AR, ER and IR" verbs to work with. Use the site to learn how each of these verbs are conjugated in different tenses.
Other
Using English: Glossary of English Grammar Terms
A comprehensive A-Z index of grammar terms with explanations and examples. Each entry provides links to activities and other resources available on the site for more practice on that aspect of grammar. Suggested activities are often...
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Adverbios
This reosurce allows you to view a movie and then fill in the blanks with the appropriate adverb. The adverbs relate to what took place in the movie. If your computer doesn't have the right requirements for viewing you can click on the...
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Imperfect Subjunctive
This Spanish grammar exercise provides excellent practice conjugating verbs in the past subjunctive tense in verb charts. Fifty different infinitives give the student plenty of practice with conjugations of the imperfect subjunctive....
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Direct or Indirect Pronouns
This online exercise is for practicing the substitution of third person pronouns for the direct or indirect object of a sentence. English translations guide the student in the first exercise. Incorrect responses are corrected.
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Direct Object Pronouns (Part 1)
Great exercise for practicing the substitution of the pronoun for the direct object of a sentence. The direct object is in bold print, and incorrect responses are corrected.
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Direct Object Pronouns (Part 3)
Great exercise for practicing direct object pronouns with a verb infinitive in the sentence. A brief English explanation introduces the lesson. Incorrect responses are corrected.