Curated OER
Verbs
Show your class the importance of verbs in a sentence. Verbs can be passive or active, contributing to voice. Examples of action words are given and sentences are written out in the active and passive voice. Helpful clues are included to...
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.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Active and Passive Voice
A good resource that clearly outlines the differences, uses, and purposes of the active and passive voice, both in writing and in verb construction. Includes charts and examples. Click through all the sub-topics for the complete...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: An Active & Passive Voice Mini Lesson
Lesson which allows students to explore active/passive voice verb choice through numerous online resources, and then apply these principles to their own writing style.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Strong Verb
Notes, an animated video and a five-slide PowerPoint presentation explaining strong, active verbs and how students can use them in their writing. [1:25]
Other
Kryss Tal: Grammar: Introduction to Grammar
This site provides a very good overview of grammar components. Grammar examples and links are provided.
English Club
English Club: Basic Tenses
Notes and examples of verb tense including past, present, future, active, passive, normal, intensive, continuous, perfect, and continuous perfect.