Towson University
Towson University: Ows: Miscellaneous Usage Errors Exercise 4
This is a 10-question, self-grading exercise/quiz on correcting sentences with Miscellaneous Usage Errors.
University of Oregon
Grambo: This Is a Test of the English Grammar System
Here is a fun way to check your applied grammar knowledge. Determine whether each of the ten sentences is correct or incorrect.
Get It Write
Get It Write: "Sit" and "Set"
Learn something about the conjugation of verbs and transitive and intransitive verbs in this discussion about the meaning of "sit" and "set." This tutorial will teach you how to use these words correctly. A brief quiz checks your...
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Get It Write: Four Verb Errors to Avoid
In this tutorial you will find common usage mistakes and detailed explanations of why they are wrong, along with ways to correct them. Learn why you shouldn't say "can't hardly" or "could care less." A brief quiz checks your understanding.
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Get It Write: Criteria, Media, and Memorandums
Do you know when to use "criteria" and when to use "criterion?" What about "media" and "medium?" The correct singular and plural usage of these words can cause confusion. This site gives a good explanation of how to use these words...
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Get It Write: Ending Sentences With Prepositions
Read this tutorial to find out about ending sentences with prepositions, how to correct the problem, and times when it seems that sentences end in prepostions, but that really isn't the case. (Hint--when using a phrasal verb.)
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Get It Write: "Between" and "Among"
The rule for when to use "between" or "among" is very simple. This tutorial explains the use of each word clearly and ends with a brief quiz to check your understanding.
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Get It Write: "Bring" and "Take"
If you've ever wondered about whether you should choose "bring" or "take" in a sentence, this tutorial will answer all your questions. There is a brief quiz at the end to check your understanding.
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Get It Write: Lie and Lay
Learn the difference between "lie" and "lay" in this tutorial. You'll also find out about transitive and intransitive verbs, so you'll be able to think through which form of "lie" or "lay" to use. A brief quiz checks your understanding.
University of Victoria (Canada)
University of Victoria: Making Questions
This is targeted practice for question formulation; guided prompts ask the student to type question (yes-no or who, what, where, when). Students can then check the answer, ask for a hint, or see the answer.
University of Victoria (Canada)
University of Victoria: "It" and "There"
Brief interactive exercise on proper usage of "there is," "it is," "is there," "is it," "there was," "it was," "was it," etc. Twelve questions, the student types in the blank & can then check the answer or get a hint.
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Get It Write: Like and As
Do you have trouble knowing when to use "like" and when to use "as?" This is a common mistake, so understanding the difference will help you in writing correctly. This site will give you the usage rules as well as a self-test.
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Get It Write: Bad or Badly
Not only does this tutorial give you instructionon the correct usage of "bad" and "badly," it also gives a general review of the role of adjectives and adverbs. After reading through the examples, there is a brief quiz to check your...
Love To Know Media
Your Dictionary: Grammar Games
This is a list of 23 links to grammar games including word scrambles, charades, word puzzles, and other games.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Grade 6: Grammar and Usage Test 1
An interactive test which includes ten questions to assess student understanding of grammar and usage. This particular test includes the usage of verbs, fragments, and prepositional phrases/indirect statements.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Grade 6: Grammar and Usage Test 2
A test for sixth grade students over grammar and usage concepts, specifically in terms of reading comprehension. Includes ten questions in an interactive format complete with answers and student support.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Grade 6: Mechanics Test 1
An interactive test on elements of English mechanics for sixth-grade students. Provides ten questions and includes interactive responses and answers. From Holt, Rinehart, and Winston.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Grade 6: Mechanics Test 2
A second test over mechanics skills for sixth grade students. Provides ten multiple choice questions and allows students to check answers in an interactive format. Good site for allowing students to improve mechanics in writing skills.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Grade 7: Grammar and Usage Test 1
A short test designed for seventh grade students to improve their grammar and usage skills. Includes ten multiple-choice questions, and provides answers in an interactive format for student comprehension.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Grade 10: Mechanics Test 1
A ten-question mechanics test for students looking to improve their grammatical and writing skills. Geared at tenth-graders, this test provides questions and answers in an interactive format.
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Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Grade 10: Mechanics Test 2
A reading selection followed by ten multiple-choice questions, designed for sophomore students who wish to improve their skills in English grammar and mechanics. Provides answers in an interactive format.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Grade 11: Grammar and Usage Test 1
A reading selection which provides multiple-choice questions as assessment, testing students' knowledge of the grammar and usage of the English language. Also includes an interactive format which gives students the correct answers for...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Grade 11: Grammar and Usage Test 2
An interactive, ten-question grammar test for junior students. Provides multiple-choice questions and answers, as well as examples for student understanding and support.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Grade 11: Mechanics Test 1
An interactive test for eleventh-grade students which provides ten multiple-choice questions and answers for student improvement and support. Good for any student looking to improve English usage and mechanical skills.