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Towson University

Towson University: Online Writing Support: Usage Subject Verb Agreement

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This entry provides the rules and examples for subject-verb agreement under a variety of situations such as with collective nouns, inverted subjects, compound subjects, indefinite pronoun subjects, and when a phrase or clause separates...
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Towson University

Towson University: Subject Verb Agreement

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This webpage provides a list of nine rules for subject-verb agreement including examples with detailed explanations including arrows and notes as well as exceptions to the rules. It also provides links to terms which are defined with...
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Get It Write

Get It Write: Distinguish Between "Effect" and "Affect"

For Students 9th - 10th
"Effect" and "affect" are tricky words to keep straight. Each can be used as a noun or a verb, depending on the meaning of the sentence. This tutorial gives clear examples and explanations on the use of these two words. A brief quiz...
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Other

Using English: English Language Quizzes

For Students 9th - 10th
Over 200 short self-quizzes for English learners at beginner and intermediate levels. Quizzes span topics including spelling, grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation.
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Other

Kim's Korner: Color Coded Parts of Speech Kinesthetic Lesson Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Students can brush up on their knowledge of the parts of speech when they do this lesson. This site contains a kinesthetic lesson plan that caters to children with all types of learning styles.
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The Tongue Untied

The Tongue Untied: Gerund Phrases

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The Tongue Untied is a guide to grammar, punctuation, and style for journalists, but it has great information on the gerund phrase. The site provides numerous examples along with information on usage and tips for recognizing gerund phrases.
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Other

Kryss Tal: Grammar: Introduction to Grammar

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a very good overview of grammar components. Grammar examples and links are provided.
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ACT360 Media

Writing Den: Parts of a Sentence

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explore the world of "Parts of a Sentence." Find out about adjectives, nouns, prepositions and more. This site features an overview of each part of speech.
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Towson University

Towson University: Online Writing Support: Parts of Speech

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This entry provides links to information about the correct usage of various parts of speech, complete with examples.
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Other

Orthonet Quick Look Up to Check Orthography

For Students 9th - 10th
Type in a noun or verb (infinitive only), and site quickly returns info and usage examples. Not a dictionary - provides sample phrases, notes on past participle agreement etc.
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Quia

Quia: Grammar Mingling at a Party Activity

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This website presents a series of conversations where each sentence has a grammar usage drop down menu. You pick the correct word for that sentence. If you are incorrect you are given a second chance to correct your mistake!