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Get It Write: The Passive Voice
Use this tutorial to ensure understanding of the passive voice and about how to use it. Students can test their understanding after the explanation.
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Get It Write: Who and Whom
Use the four-step trick that's on this grammar tips site and you will never have to wonder which to choose, "who" or "whom," again. There is a self test at the end of the article.
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Get It Write: Here and There
Be sure you know what you are saying when using the words "here" and "there" at the beginning of a sentence. These grammar tips explain how you need to pay attention to the subject of your sentence in order to use the correct verb form....
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Get It Write: Using the Colon
Very clear, detailed explanation of the appropriate use of colons in sentences. You will find several examples of both correct and incorrect usage, and a short quiz to test understanding. L.9-10.2b Colons
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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: "I" and "Me"
To understand the correct usage of "I" and "me," you need to learn about the subjective and objective case of pronouns. This tutorial does a great job explaining that and giving good examples for you to follow. A brief quiz checks your...
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Get It Write: Possessives: The Issue of Ownership
Are you confused about how to express separate or joint ownership? This tutorial offers examples and explanations about which constructions are correct. A brief quiz checks your understanding.
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Get It Write: Reflexive Pronouns
In this tutorial leson, students will find a list of reflexive pronouns, examples of them in context, and explanations of when to use them. A short quiz is provided at the end of the lesson.
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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.
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Get It Write: Punctuating With Parentheses
Here's a great tutorial that explains when to put commas inside or outside the parentheses. A brief quiz checks your understanding.
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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...
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Get It Write: Singular Indefinite Pronouns: Part 2
You'll find several examples in this tutorial of the correct singular verb form to be used with singular indefinite pronouns such as "everyone" and "either." A short quiz checks your understanding.
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Get It Write: Starting Sentences With "And" or "But"
Read a tutorial about coordinating conjuctions and when they can be used to begin sentences.
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Get It Write: Distinguish Between "Effect" and "Affect"
"Effect" and "affect" are tricky words to keep straight. Each can be used as a noun or a verb, depending on the meaning of the sentence. This tutorial gives clear examples and explanations on the use of these two words. A brief quiz...