Test My Grammar
Confused about parts of speech? Here are some animated videos to clear up your confusion, courtesy of the 1970s show Schoolhouse Rock.
Nouns Pronouns Verbs Conjunctions
Adjectives Adverbs Prepositions Interjections
Want to test your understanding of these and other grammar rules? Try out the exercises on this grammar website. You get instant feedback as your answers get marked immediately by computer.
Below is a list of the most common grammar and spelling errors that I see in students' writing. Click on each item for a definition of the error and make sure to correct these mistakes when you are editing your work. If you need further clarification, conference with me and/or do some practice exercises from the website mentioned above.
1. run-on (or fused) sentences
2. sentence fragments
3. lack of agreement between subject and verb
4. misuse of apostrophes
5. confusion between there/their/they're
Nouns Pronouns Verbs Conjunctions
Adjectives Adverbs Prepositions Interjections
Want to test your understanding of these and other grammar rules? Try out the exercises on this grammar website. You get instant feedback as your answers get marked immediately by computer.
Below is a list of the most common grammar and spelling errors that I see in students' writing. Click on each item for a definition of the error and make sure to correct these mistakes when you are editing your work. If you need further clarification, conference with me and/or do some practice exercises from the website mentioned above.
1. run-on (or fused) sentences
2. sentence fragments
3. lack of agreement between subject and verb
4. misuse of apostrophes
5. confusion between there/their/they're