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Study Languages

Study Spanish: Preterite Part 1

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Study Languages

Study Spanish: Relative Adjectives: Cuyo

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Study Languages

Study Spanish: Relative Pronouns: El Que, La Que, Lo Que

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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English Plus+

English Plus: Grammar Slammar!

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An easy-to-use grammar resource containing rules for style, usage, capitalization, abbreviations, punctuation, and letter writing. This site also includes a glossary of common grammatical mistakes.
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University College London

University College London: Adjectives and Nouns

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Tutorial site that surveys the proper usage of adjectives and nouns that act like adjectives. Includes examples and an exercise.
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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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English Plus+

English Plus: Colons Before Quotations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Rules for using colons to introduce quotations that are formal or lengthy, and to introduce quotations that do not begin with he said/she said.
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Ingles Mundial

Ingles Mundial: School (La Escuela)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Useful, extensive site for the Spanish-speaking ELL. This grammar section focuses on use of the articles "a/an" and plurals. A variety of interactive, self-correction exercises are provided. A "Teacher's Lounge," section is available...
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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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Other

College Edouard Montpetit: Esl Blues

For Students 9th - 10th
This professor's website has online quizzes for the grammar lessons, including a diagnostic test to help the student assess his or her language level. There are tutorials for grammar lessons on a wide range of topics and explanations of...
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English Plus+

English Plus: Comparison Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of five common problems writers face when using comparisons. Each problem is explained, the wrong usage is demonstrated, and the correct usage is demonstrated.
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Shared Visions Unlimited

Shared Visions Unlimited: Exploring English

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is the portal to a website that provides a graphically colorful tutorial to the English language including the parts of speech, sentences, style guidelines, usage, punctuation, spelling, and so on.
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Robin L. Simmons

Grammar Bytes: Adjectives and Rules

For Students 9th - 10th
Good information about recognizing adjectives and understanding what they do. Intensive look into adjectives, including phrases that act as adjectives.
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Washington State University

Washington State University: Common Errors in English: Non Errors

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Among the other grammar myths that Paul Brians, an English instructor, attempts to dispel is the notion that you cannot begin a sentence with a conjunction. The site discusses other common usages and misusages.
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Better English Lessons

Learning to Use Multiword Verbs

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has interactive quizzes for advanced English language learners that tests knowledge of multiword verb expressions such as "Acting up," and "Airing out." [Site uses British versus American English.]
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University of Calgary

Univ. Of Calgary: Punctuation Rules Periods

For Students 9th - 10th
The informational site which includes helpful details concerning the rules, uses, and misuses of periods in the English language. Includes information about the period at the end of sentences as well as in abbreviations. Also, provides...
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Other

Shakespeare Resource Center: A Quick Guide to Reading Shakespeare

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise guide to how to understand Shakespearean English. Discusses word usage, grammar, wordplay, and versification.
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University College London

University College London: Verbs Voice

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site has information on the active and passive verb voice. Includes a short exercise to test your knowledge.
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Get It Write

Get It Write: "Bring" and "Take"

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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Language Guide

Participles

For Students 9th - 10th
Site discusses formation of present participle and past participle (regular and irregular). Provides Sample phrases in both English and French to illustrate usage. Has a link at the end for interactive practice. Tons of other languages...
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University College London

University College London: Adjectives

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This University College London site features an extended grammar lesson on adjectives and their use. Includes an exercise to test your knowledge.
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University College London

University College London: Nominal Adjectives

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This tutorial site provides a detailed lesson on the purpose and use of nominal adjectives. Includes examples.
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University College London

University College London: Inherent Adjectives

For Students 9th - 10th
Grammar survey of inherent and non-inherent adjectives and stative and dynamic adjectives with examples.
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Other

Punctuation Mark Rules: The Semicolon

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Site provides information concerning the rules and usage of the grammatical element "the semicolon" in English punctuation. Also includes several examples.