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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Using Parts of Speech to Write Descriptive Sentences

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Students can easily grasp the the parts of a sentence with this lesson plan.
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SUNY Empire State College

Empire State College: Quiz: Compound and Complex Sentences

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
This resource offers a short, five-question quiz on compound and complex sentences. It gives information, explanations, and the correct answers.
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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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Capital Community College Foundation

Guide to Grammar and Writing: Definitions of Basic Sentence Parts

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from Capital Community College Foundation provides all the different parts of speech and their definitions. It also shows word functions and their use.
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Types of Sentences

For Students 3rd - 8th
What is "Logic"? What is a "Mathematical sentence"? This website provides definitions of both of these terms and defines examples of mathematical sentences ("open sentence" and "closed sentence") and provides examples of each. Use the...
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Other

Western Grammar: Module 2: Advanced Sentence Structure

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Online grammar textbook explaining sentence structure provides definitions of different types of subordinate clauses and exercises related to this topic. There is also information on phrases and other components of sentences.
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Vocabulary University

My vocabulary.com: Greek Mythology: Definition Match Puzzles

For Students 9th - 10th
In this Mythology vocabulary word puzzle activity, www.myvocabulary.com includes a Greek Mythology word list of 48 vocabulary words in three puzzles. MATCH the Mythology vocabulary list with its vocabulary definition. Use the pull down...
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The Tongue Untied

The Tongue Untied: Conjunctions

For Students 9th - 10th
Come and learn about all types of conjunctions when you visit this educational resource. This site gives a clear definition of the function of a conjunction. Use the "Turn the Page," function to learn more.
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University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina: Writing Center: Fragments and Run Ons

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
What are sentence fragments and run-on sentences? Explore this informative resource to review the meaning and some examples of these. Provides techniques for avoiding fragments and run-ons in writing assignments.
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Fun Brain

Fun Brain: Grammar Gorillas

For Students 1st - 5th Standards
Click on the noun or verb in each sentence and check out your score! With definitions of parts of sentences for reference. With a link to other fun games for students.
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Other

Critical Reading: Subject and Predicate

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Part of a larger site on "The Fundamentals of Critical Reading and Effective Writing," this section on the simple sentence focuses on the subject and the predicate. Definitions and examples are provided along with a section on...
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Ela Guidebooks: Mentor Sentences

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This strategy helps students read complex, grade-level texts and improve their language skills, including understanding and using grade-level vocabulary and syntax.
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Oblique Triangle

For Students 9th - 10th
This page gives a single-sentence definition of an oblique triangle (one with no right angles.)
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
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Other

Hong Kong Polytech: Functions in Academic Writing

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Provides a wealth of interactive exercises dealing mainly with the structuring of sentences in different kinds of academic writing.
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University of Calgary

University of Calgary: Subject Verb Agreement

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site begins with a general rule on subject-verb agreement, then gives three different examples of understanding the subject-verb agreement. The site also discusses rules for verb agreement with definite and indefinite pronoun...
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University of Calgary

Basic Elements of English: Appositive & Absolute Phrases

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This section of an online grammar guide provides definitions, examples, and an interactive exercise on identifying appositive and absolute phrases. L.9-10.1b Phrases/Clauses
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The Write Place

Literacy Education Online

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Literacy Education Online (or LEO) is a great place to start if you need help with your writing. The homepage is organized around kinds of problems or questions you might have concerning your writing. Find your problem, click on the...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: School Publishers: Multimedia Grammar Glossary

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Designed as a complement to Harcourt's Trophies Reading series, this handy grammar glossary allows you to look up grammar terms typically covered in grades 1-5. For each term, you will see a definition, sample sentence (sometimes...
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The Write Place

Literacy Education Online: Avoiding Comma Splices and Run Ons

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
An informational page outlining the definitions and uses of comma splices, run-on sentences, and fused sentences. A great resource for students struggling with these in their writing.
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Braingle

Braingle: Mentalrobics Vocabulary

For Students 9th - 10th
Find new words to exercise your brain and expand your vocabulary. This website provides a "word of the day," complete with definition and example sentence.
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Math.com

Math.com: The Language of Algebra: Writing Equations

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
The algebra resource investigates how to write equations. Definitions, detailed examples, and practice problems are included.
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Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Articles Exercise #1

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of exercises to help you use articles properly in sentences. Includes answers.
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ACT360 Media

Writing Den: Paragraphs

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
How do you write a paragraph? Use this site to learn more about the different parts of a paragraph.