English grammar explained in plain language simple enough to be understood.
Section A: Write C if this is a clause (with action). Write P if the group of words is a phrase (no action).1. over the bridge2. through the back window3. If the dog runs away4. while I wash the car5…. Read more240. Practice with Clauses and Phrases
Section A: Decide where you would put a comma in each sentence below. If the sentence does not need a comma, write NO.1. If you drop the dishes they will break. 2. I found a lost dog but he has… Read more235. Practice With Sentences
Section A: Read each sentence below. Decide – is it a complex sentence or not?1. I bought a cake mix at the store.2. If you read the directions, it will tell you how to bake the cake. 3. Since you… Read more220. Practice Complex Sentences
Section A: Read each group of words. If the words tell a complete thought with a subject doing something, write SENTENCE. If the words do not tell a complete thought, write FRAGMENT.1. Over the roof of the house. 2. The… Read more210. Practice Simple Sentences
Section A: Find the noun that is the subject of each sentence. Remember – a subject does the action.1. My dog ran into the street.2. Bob plays guitar and drums.3. Five men walked down the street.4. The car sped through… Read more200. Practice Using Nouns as Subject and Object
Section A: Put a comma after the interjection in each sentence.1. Yikes the water is cold.2. Ooh that mosquito bite itches.3. Well it’s time to close up shop.4. My the time has flown. Section B: Each sentence has an introductory… Read more395. Comma Practice
Section A: Find the prepositional phrase in each sentence below. Remember – a prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with the object of the preposition.1. The cat ran up a tree.2. The… Read more345. Practice With Prepositions
Section A: Write a comparative or superlative adjective for each blank.1. Chocolate ice cream is good, but Bill thinks strawberry is _________.2. I ate less than Martha, but Sara ate the _______ of all.3. This red licorice tastes bad, but… Read more290. Practice with Adjectives and Participles
Section A: Find the collective noun in each sentence.1. I brought a cake to serve to the group.2. Our Boy Scout troop is going on a campout.3. The herd of cattle is clustered near the fence.4. I went to school… Read more265. Practice With Collective Nouns
Section A: Label each sentence below. Write D for declarative; IN for interrogative; E for exclamatory; IM for imperative.1. What time is it?2. Lock the door when you leave.3. I found my keys in the snow.4. Where are you going?5…. Read more245. Practice With Sentences