Curated OER
Proofreading
Students review the techniques of editing and proofreading then complete writing prompt worksheet to assist the beginning of the writing process. They write a first draft on an assigned topic then revise, edit and format the finished...
Curated OER
Pronouns
In these pronouns worksheets, students review the definitions of different types of pronouns and then complete three pages of activities to help them with the pronoun types.
Curated OER
Contractions
In this contractions worksheet, students review the definitions for contractions and negative contractions. Students also review a list of contractions. Students then complete three pages of exercises to help them with contractions.
Curated OER
Test on Simple Past
In this simple past tense instructional activity, students write the past forms of irregular verbs given, complete tables and sentences in simple past and fill in blanks with either 'was' or 'were.'
Curated OER
Test on Simple Past Tense
For this simple past tense worksheet, students write the past forms of a set of irregular verbs, complete a table, write and convert sentences in simple past, fill in blanks with 'was' or 'were' and write questions. Answers may be...
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: The Apostrophe
This site focuses on the three uses for apostrophes: forming possessives of nouns, forming plurals of lowercase letters, and showing omission of letters and provides examples of each.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Apostrophes
This slideshow lesson lists the uses of apostrophes: to show possession, create contractions, and identify missing letters. It explains the rules for each of these uses and provides examples.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Apostrophes and Possession
This slideshow lesson focuses on the use of apostrophes in forming possessives; it defines apostrophe and lists its purposes. It lists two types of possessives, singular and plural, explains how to form each including the placement of...
Towson University
Towson University: Ows: Apostrophe Use Exercise 2
This is a 10-question, self-grading exercise/quiz on the use of Apostrophes.
Towson University
Towson University: Ows: Apostrophe Use Exercise 1
This is a 10-question, self-grading exercise/quiz on the use of Apostrophes.
Towson University
Towson University: Ows: Apostrophe Use Exercise 3
This is a 10-question, self-grading exercise/quiz on the use of Apostrophes.
Towson University
Towson University: Online Writing Support: Apostrophe
This entry explains and provides examples of when and how to use the apostrophe to show ownership and to form the plural of letters, numbers, and signs used as words. It also explains when not to use apostrophes such as with the pronoun...
Towson University
Towson University: Apostrophe Use Exercise 4
This is a 10-question, self-grading exercise/quiz on the use of Apostrophes.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Apostrophes and Contractions
This lesson focuses on apostrophes and contractions; it defines contractions and discusses how they are formed by using the apostrophe to replace the missing letters. It provides a list of common contractions and the words they stand...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Apostrophes: Tutorial
In this slideshow tutorial, the punctuation topic of "the apostrophe" is reviewed. Each slide provides a different purpose for using an apostrophe.
Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: The Apostrophe
What is an apostrophe? Where are apostrophes found in writing? Use this website to learn more about these crazy little punctuation marks.
SUNY Empire State College
Empire State College: Apostrophes
This resource looks at the three main uses of apostrophes: to take the place of deleted letters; to show possession; and to show plurals of letters, numbers, symbols, abbreviations and words used as words.
Better English Lessons
Better English Lessons: Apostrophe S Matching Exercise
This is a 20-question, self-grading quiz over the use of apostrophes.
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: Rules for Finding and Fixing Apostrophe Errors
Rules and examples to demonstrate proper use of apostrophes to show possession, form contractions, and make irregular plurals.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Apostrophe Contractions
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will use the apostrophe to create contractions (e.g. don't, can't)
Other
World Wide Words: Possessive Apostrophes
This site discusses the misuse of the apostrophe, such as using an apostrophe in a word which is a simple plural, now known as "greengrocer's apostrophe", the contraction it/it's, who's/whose, etc. A trend toward dropping the possessive...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Apostrophes and Possession
This lesson focuses on the use of apostrophes to show possession. It explains when to add apostrophe s, when to add only an apostrophe, how to show joint possession, and how to show possession with compound nouns. It provides examples of...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Apostrophes in Contractions
This lesson explains the use of apostrophes to form contractions.
Other
Illinois State U.: Punctuation Made Simple Apostrophes
What is an apostrophe and how is it used properly in punctuation? "Punctuation Made Simple," gives some concrete examples for apostrophe use.