A comprehensive look at the grammatical element "the comma" in English punctuation. Includes several points concerning usage and rules, and provides many examples of correct and incorrect comma usage.

Excellent introductory lesson to the regular conjugations of the imperfect tense and the main rules that govern its usage. Examples in Spanish and English illustrate specific rules. A quiz at the end of the lesson tests the student's...

Excellent introductory lesson to the regular conjugations of the preterite tense and the main rules that govern its usage. Examples in Spanish and English illustrate specific rules. A quiz at the end of the lesson tests the student's...

An excellent introduction to using the Spanish relative pronouns "cuyo," "cuya," "cuyos," and "cuyas." Ample examples in Spanish and English illustrate their usage. Students may test their understanding of these relative adjectives with...

An online introduction to using the Spanish relative pronouns "el que," "la que," "los que," "las que," and "lo que." Ample examples in Spanish and English illustrate their usage. Students may test their understanding of these relative...

This strategy helps students prepare and organize thoughts about text, develop a written response in the form of a short or extended response, and use standard English grammar, usage, and conventions in writing.

This strategy helps young scholars understand an author's craft, refine their writing about texts, and improve their language skills, including using standard English grammar, usage, conventions, and vocabulary in writing.

This personal site is a good resource page for teachers who are teaching about word meanings, slang, synonyms, antonyms and word contradictions.

A very competent look at how to use abbreviations in their proper context. This site also examines the proper use of abbreviations with titles, numbers and phrases.

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.

"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...

This University College London site features an extended grammar lesson on adjectives and their use. Includes an exercise to test your knowledge.

This University College London site provides an advanced grammar lesson on adjectives (attributive, postpositive, and predicate adjectives), and includes a short exercise to test your knowledge.

Grammar survey of inherent and non-inherent adjectives and stative and dynamic adjectives with examples.

This tutorial site provides a detailed lesson on the purpose and use of nominal adjectives. Includes examples.

A treasure of grammar and writing information. Index links broken down to sentence level, paragraph level, and essay level. Site also contains PDF samples of business writing and research papers, PowerPoint presentations, interactive...

Be sure you know what you are saying when using the words "here" and "there" at the beginning of a sentence. These grammar tips explain how you need to pay attention to the subject of your sentence in order to use the correct verb form....

Nine slides introducing colons and explaining how they are used properly within sentences.

A screencast lesson introducing colons and explaining their uses within sentences and in conventional situations. A brief quiz is provided to assess the use of colons in sentences. [2:14] L.9-10.2b Colons

This audio lesson discusses some commonly misused words. The author provides a "cheat sheet" to define the differences in the commonly misused words. Examples of the correct applications of the words are also provided for further...

Learn something about the conjugation of verbs and transitive and intransitive verbs in this discussion about the meaning of "sit" and "set." This tutorial will teach you how to use these words correctly. A brief quiz checks your...

If you've ever wondered about whether you should choose "bring" or "take" in a sentence, this tutorial will answer all your questions. There is a brief quiz at the end to check your understanding.

Read a tutorial about coordinating conjuctions and when they can be used to begin sentences.

A brief description of the rules, usage, and examples of the "exclamation mark" in English punctuation.