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Curated OER
Spring is In the Air: Yes/No Questions
In this yes/no questions learning exercise, students read the sentences about Spring. Students then write questions to correspond with the questions.
Curated OER
Gerunds and Infinitives: Quiz
In this gerunds and infinitives worksheet, students write the verb form that is most appropriate after each verb. Worksheet is labeled as a quiz, but may be used for practice/review.
Curated OER
ACE Expert English Homework #13- August 23, 2006
In this ESL worksheet, students complete 5 pages of activities pertaining to verbs of being. These worksheets are in English but are geared to students from Thailand and some directions are printed in Thai.
Other
Behind the Name
Site gives the etymology and history of first names. Have fun looking up yours! Names can be accessed alphabetically, by nationality, or through a search tool. Links to lots of other information on names and etymology.
Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: Plural Forms
A good explanation of Plural Forms for the student. Site also offers a quiz at the end. L.11-12.2b Spelling
Love To Know Media
Your Dictionary: Charades Word Lists for Kids
This is a list of words to use for charades for kids including book titles, children's movies, names of famous people, and geographical locations. The books and movie titles are broken down by age groups.
Other
The Seven Day Week and the Meanings of the Names
Ever wonder why Thursday is called Thursday? Find the answer to this and other word origins.
Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: Abstract Nouns
The composition of a noun is more than just a person, place or thing. Use this resource to study examples of nouns and their many uses.
Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: Capitalization
If you scroll down to the middle of the page, you will find a section that explains the rules for capitalizing people's titles and the names of political entities.
Other
Grammar Monster: Capital Letters With North, East, South, and West
Information and examples showing when and when not to capitalize directions.
Other
Wordsmith: Internet Anagram Server
Fun online tool that creates anagrams from any word or phrase. Type in your name and see what happens!
Other
Schoolhouse Rock: Nouns
This site from Schoolhouse Rock provides the lyrics to a song about nouns. Sing this song in your head the next time you need to know which word is the noun. It's easy to remember once you've heard it. From the popular 1970s cartoon...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: How to Use the Correct Capitalization
Capitalizing is extremely important. Not only is it proper writing, but it also makes writing look polished and finished. Learn what should be capitalized and what shouldn't! [0:53]