English grammar explained in plain language simple enough to be understood.
Section A: Insert a semicolon into each sentence below. 1. I bought a new house it’s right down the street from my mother.2. Don’t touch the railing it was just painted.3. I’ve got an idea I’m just not sure it… Read more415. Practice with with Semicolon and the Dash
Section A: Which words in each sentence can be placed inside a set of parentheses?1. My dad the funniest guy in the world is always telling jokes. 2. I’m ready as ready as I’ll ever be to take the next… Read more420. Practice with Parentheses and Quotation Marks
Section A: Write the words in each sentence that should be in italics.1. We went to the Opera House to see a performance of West Side Story.2. The Chicago Ballet Company is performing The Nutcracker in December.3. Last summer, I… Read more425. Practice With Italics
Section A: Choose the correct verb for each sentence.1. Last night, I ____ on the couch to watch television. (lie, lay, laid)2. My dog _____ on the rug every day while I eat breakfast. (lies, lays, laid)3. The workers ______… Read more430. Practice with Confusing Verbs
Section A: Put affect or effect into each blank.1. The temperature will ____ the growth of the plants.2. I’m not sure what kind of ____ the temperature will have.3. We had to write a cause and ____ paper for English… Read more435. Practice with Confusing Words
Section A: Use the pronoun I as a subject. Use the pronoun me as the object of a preposition. Put I or me into each blank.1. Bob and ___ are going to the ballgame tomorrow. 2. Mr. Jones has a… Read more440. Practice with Subject and Object Pronouns
Section A: Is each word a noun or not a noun? Write NOUN or NOT.1. dog2. running3. house4. lunch5. beautiful6. flower Section B: Write concrete or abstract for each noun.7. happiness8. truck9. love10. basket11. joy12. peace Answers: 1- noun; 2-… Read more445. Practice with Concrete and Abstract Nouns
Section A: Find the common nouns in each sentence. 1. Janet took Susan to the park.2. Larry says there is no school on Monday.3. Mom cooked eggs while I made a salad.4. Jim asked his mother to write a note.5…. Read more450. Practice with Common and Proper Nouns
Section A: Decide which words in each sentence should be capitalized.1. My cousin was born in february, the day after valentine’s day.2. We have a softball game on tuesday, and my piano lesson is on friday.3. My family will celebrate… Read more455. Practice with Proper Nouns – Days, Months, Holidays
Section A: Decide which words in each sentence are proper nouns and should be capitalized.1. My mom and i went to see dr. smith last week.2. Sam’s friend, mr. brown, teaches swim lessons.3. Sam and i are learning the back… Read more460. Practice With More Proper Nouns