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Illinois State U.: Punctuation Made Simple Semicolon
What purpose does a semicolon serve in punctuation? Explore this website to learn more about this small but powerful grammar tool.
University College London
The Internet Grammar of English: Sentences
This site from the Internet Grammar of English of the University College of London provides a general overview of sentence structure. Content includes an online exercise, and is worth checking out on the subject.
English Club
English Club: Basic Tenses: Regular Verbs
Notes and examples of verb tense including past, present, future, past participle, present participle, simple, continuous, perfect, and continuous perfect.
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Isabel's Esl Site: Past Simple Tense
The English past simple is presented clearly, with examples and exercises. ESL students could use this site on their own. Some guidance in Spanish.
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Esl Verbs: Present Simple Affirmative
Troublesome verb forms using the present simple affirmative for ESL speakers/writers. Examples of the incorrect use of the verb along with corrected form.
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Esl Verbs: Present Simple Negative
Examples of some troublesome verb forms using the present simple negative.
Other
Esl Verbs: Present Simple Questions
This site has examples of some common mistakes when forming questions using the present simple verb tense. The correct form is given along with some of the more common errors.
English Plus+
English Plus: Subordinating Conjunction
A simple explanation of subordinating conjunctions with examples. The page includes a list of common subordinating conjunctions.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Direct Objects
This site, in addition to defining and providing examples for direct objects, gives various tips on identifying direct objects, both simple and complex.
Ingles Mundial
Ingles Mundial: Greetings (Saludos)
Wonderful, extensive site for Spanish-speaking ELLs in which students read a brief, simple monologue and then answer comprehension questions about what they have read. Instructions are in Spanish; exercises in English.
Chateau Meddybemps
Chateau Meddybemps: Animal Riddles
Who-am-I riddles that have young learners using clues to figure out what kind of animal is being described. "I have wings but I'm not a bird." "I can breathe through a hole in the top of my head." Simple language and colorful...
Get It Write
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.
University College London
University College London: Prepositions
This site is from the Internet Grammar of English from the University college of London. It offers a decent explanation of prepostions, elaborating on complex and marginal prepositions. Offers a self-quiz.
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Grinnell College: The Function of Word Order and Parallel Structure
A fairly simple demonstration of the importance of word order in English sentences, with several examples. Also, a brief explanation of parallel structure, with examples. L.11-12.3 Language Functions/Style
Roy the Zebra
Roy the Zebra: Reading Game: Does It Make Sense? Game 5
This reading game offers young readers two sentences; they are to click on the one that makes sense. Then they are to drag a piece of a rocket puzzle into place. When the puzzle is complete, the game is over.
TESL Journal
Activities for Esl Students: Prepositions Level 1
This site from The Internet TESL Journal provides a ten question preposition practice activity. Students are asked to fill in the missing preposition in a complete sentence. Answers are provided without detailed explanations.