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Constructing and Using Different Types of Sentences with Support from The Shurley Grammar Method
Students analyze parts of speech, sentence structure, and ver usage in this ten lesson unit on grammar. Through games, activities, assignments, and printed material, the concepts are supported and reinforced in a creative way.
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Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers
Start by reading the information provided for both misplaced modifiers and dangling modifiers. The entire first page is explanation and examples-perfect for those who need extra support. On page two, you will find a short, 10-question...
Curated OER
Sentence Combining
Learners practice sentence combining at increasingly difficult levels throughout a week. They begin with nouns and verbs and build to contrasts, parallels, etc.
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Commas 101: The Basics
Clear up common questions about commas with this handy resource! Useful as a reference page as well as a grammar activity, it presents six different rules for comma usage, including fanboys, lists, and parenthetical words and phrases. A...
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Punctuation: Periods. Commas,
Color-coded slides model for viewers the various uses of the comma and the period. The rule is presented and followed by several examples. Consider extending the lesson with a practice exercise.
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Relative Pronouns in Spanish
After reading up on relative pronouns and antecedents, Spanish learners can use the menu to navigate the material on the webpage. Each pronoun is paired with an explanation and examples. Within the provided presentation, you will find...
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Vocabulary Practice Worksheet 8
In this vocabulary worksheet, students complete the sentences in Column A with the correct word or phrase from Column B. Students will analyze the italicized word and find the definition.
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Vocabulary Practice: Opposites
In this opposites worksheet, students read ten sentences and analyze the words in bold type. Students match each word with another word that means the opposite.
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Grammar-Mechanics Session #1/Parts of Speech
As part of a grammar lesson, use these sentences to identify parts of speech. There are no directions, but parts of speech are available. The resource contains ten sentences in all.
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Vocabulary Practice: Fill in the Blanks
In this vocabulary instructional activity, students correctly complete sentences, filling in blanks with words from a word pool at the top of the instructional activity, 12 sentences total.
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Adjectives and Adverbs
Students identify adverbs and adjectives in an advertisement. In this adjectives and adverbs instructional activity, students complete several activities. A worksheet is included for practice.
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Connecting Ideas Using Coordinating and Subordinating Conjuctions
Students in an adult ESL class practice using conjuctions. They write sentences using different conjuctions and combine sentences choosing the right conjuction. They review the concepts as a whole class.
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My Favorite Place
Students identify important buildings in their community. They discuss the variety of places and services available in their local community. Indivually, students write a paragraph describing their favorite place(s) in the community....
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Grammar Puzzles
Students explore the parts of a sentence through analysis, design, and drawing in this nine lessons unit on Grammar. The diagramming of sentences comprises the main thrust of this unit through the utilization of higher cognitive skill...
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Subjunctive Noun Clauses #4
This exercise practices the present subjunctive with verbs of influence: aconsejar, decir, insistir, mandar, necesitar, pedir, preferir, prohibir, querer, recomendar, rogar, and sugerir. An English translation is provided as a foundation...
English Zone
English zone.com: Noun Clauses: Embedded Questions
An interactive exercise with four examples followed by ten practice sentences. Students combine two sentences by starting each with a noun clause. When finished, students can check their work to see how many answers are correct.
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Subjunctive Adverb Clauses (Part 2)
Students practice using the present subjunctive, the present indicative, or the infinitive after certain conjunctions. This exercise helps fortify the use of the subjunctive in adverbial clauses. Answers may be checked and corrected.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Practice Distinguishing Clauses
This section of an online grammar guide from the University of Calgary provides a review of and an interactive exercise on identifying how clauses function in sentences (as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs).
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Subjunctive Verbs of Emotion
With the English translation as a guide, the student completes the Spanish equivalent by conjugating the verb of emotion into the present indicative and the verb in the noun clause into the present subjunctive. Good practice for spelling...
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Subjunctive or Indicative (Part 10)
At this site from the Colby College you can practice using the present subjunctive or present indicative with verbs of certainty or doubt, influence and emotion. Students choose the correct verb conjugation,the present subjunctive or...
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Subjunctive Verbs of Doubt
A Spanish word bank of verbs of doubt is used to complete Spanish translations of the main clause. The student practices conjugating these verbs in the present indicative tense. Answers may be checked and corrected. The present...
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: Subjunctive With Commands
Hear a "tu" command and complete the indirect command with the correct form of the verb in the present subjunctive. Answers may be checked and corrected.
Education Place
Houghton Mifflin: Eduplace: Fantastic Pictures
Check out this interdisciplinary lesson plan. Students have an opportunity to draw a card with an adjective word and another card with a noun word and then make a drawing of the object.