Curated OER
Verb Issues I
See the variety of verbs spelled out in these slides. From infinitives to intransitives, each verb is defined and shown with examples. Relationships of verbs to other parts of a sentence are clearly explained. This complex subject is...
Curated OER
Verbs
Help your learners make their writing more meaningful and lively. They review the ways verbs are used in a sentence, describe passive and active types, and discuss techniques for improving their writing. This resource could be a...
Curated OER
Active & Stative Verbs
In this active and stative verbs worksheet, students fill in the blanks to sentences with present simple and present continuous verbs and correct the mistakes they find in sentences. Students complete 2 activities.
Curated OER
Parts of Speech: Active Verbs
Students use White Fang to help them study active verbs. For this grammar lesson, students define active verbs and find examples in the the novel White Fang. Students then use ProQuest to research a place they'd like to visit. Students...
Curated OER
Raiders 1 Lesson Plan
Students review vocabulary words on the Internet. They watch a movie in order to sequence events.
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.
The Write Place
Literacy Education Online
Literacy Education Online (or LEO) is a great place to start if you need help with your writing. The homepage is organized around kinds of problems or questions you might have concerning your writing. Find your problem, click on the...
Other
Sharpening Your Writing Skills
This handbook provides step-by-step modules to help you develop an appropriate business writing style. It also gives you rules for punctuation and "plain English." Answers are provided for exercises. PDF document.
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Scholastic
Scholastic: Write It: Activate Your Verbs [Pdf]
Three page, PDF format handout that explains passive verbs, and when and how to avoid them. The third page contains some practice exercises. Colorful page with a good amount of information packed in to a fairly small space.
Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: Run on Sentences
This site shows how to repair run-on sentences. Students and teachers will find this interactive resource helpful.