Beginner ESL Grammar Points

Beginner English Grammar Review QuizThe beginner English grammar review provides 38 questions that cover each of the most important Grammar points that beginning level English students need to know. Correct answers are provided after each question and a total score is given with feedback at the end of the test.A, An, The"A, An, The" definite and indefinite articles in English - Beginning Guide to indefinite articles.AdjectivesHe is a careful driver. In this sentence 'careful' is an adjective. Learn the basic rules for using adjectives in English.AdverbsHe drives carefully. In this sentence 'carefully' is an adverb. Learn the basic rules for using adverbs in English.Auxiliary Verb Usage in EnglishKnowing correct auxiliary verb usage is key to tense usage. Every tense takes an auxiliary form of the verb. This guide to auxiliary verb provides an overview and quiz of auxiliary verb usage in English.

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Be - past - Where were you yesterday ?Introduction to the verb 'to be' in the past including basic questions and conversations.Be - present - Hello! My name is KenIntroduction to the verb 'to be' in the present incluing basic questions and conversations.Be - QuizTest your understanding of the verb 'to be' with this quizBeginner Grammar Review - 1Try this "grammar banging" as a review for beginners of many of the most important points in beginning English.Beginner Grammar Review - 2Try this "grammar banging" as a review for beginners of many of the most important points in beginning English.Beginner Grammar Review - 3Try this "grammar banging" as a review for beginners of many of the most important points in beginning English.Beginner Grammar Review - 4Try this "grammar banging" as a review for beginners of many of the most important points in beginning English.Beginner ReviewGet the most out of this beginners' section. Review the beginner grammar by answering the questions then check your answers by clicking on the "Check" button. If you make a mistake you will be told and can click on the button to take you to the proper beginner review page!Comparative and Superlative Forms - QuizQuiz Review of comparative and superlative forms.

Comparatives and Superlatives for Beginners"Boston is more exciting than Philadelphia. New York is the most exciting city in the USA, but Seattle is the best in my opinion." Learn about comparing people, places and things using the comparative and superlative forms.Do or Make ExplainedDo or Make? One of the most common problems for beginners and intermediate learners. They both have similar meanings, but there are differences. Here is a review sheet explaining the difference between the two verbs, providing key collocations and followed up by a quiz testing your knowledge.English Grammar WorkbooksTop grammar workbook recommendations for English as a Second Language students and teachers. These grammar workbooks are used in both the UK and the United States for classes and self-study from beginning to advanced levels.Future - What will the weather be like?Using the future with will to predict the weather. Easy grammar and exercise page designed especially for a first time look at the future with 'will'.Have and Have Got QuizDo you understand the usage of 'have' and 'have got'? Try this quiz to test your understanding of these two possessive forms.Have and Have GotThe differences between 'have' and 'have got' can be confusing for beginners. Here is a guide the two forms.in / at / on - prepositions of place and movementStudy the use of these prepositions to express movement and position in a city or country.in / at / on - prepositions of placeStudy the use of these prepositions to express the position of objects.in / at / on - prepositions of time and dateStudy the use of these prepositions to express when something happens.Modal Verb Basics - Quiz 2Quiz focusing on modal verb basics for English learners with quick guide to explanation of modal forms.Much or Many QuizHow many peoples?! Take this quiz on singular, plural, countable and uncountable nouns.Much or Many?How many apples do you have? Countable and uncountable nouns with "a, an, some", as well as questions with "How much...?" and "How many ...?".Past Simple - What did you do last weekend?Learn the basics of the simple past including how to use regular and irregular verbs.Plural FormsHow to form plurals in English including a number of exceptions.Prepositions - The Basics of Time and PlaceJanet was born on the 12th of January in Boston at 6.15 p.m. ... Prepositions of time and place - at, in, on and to.

Present Continuous (Progressive) TenseWhat are you doing right now? You are reading this page. Learn how to use the present continuous. For more advanced beginning level students.Present Continuous - What are you doing?Learn the basic rules for using the present continuous (progressive) form - especially for beginners.Present Simple BasicsBasic questions and conversations using the simple present to talk about what you do every day. For beginners at the very beginning!Present Simple TenseWhat do you do every day? Use this grammar chart to learn about the Present Simple. For more advanced beginning level students.Question Words Beginning level guide to the use of question words in English. Each question word is explained and provides examples. The guide is followed by a quiz checking your understanding.Some or Any?Are there any apples? Use of "some" and "any" - and "some" and "any" words such as something, anywhere, somebody, etc.Spelling Problems in EnglishSpelling words in English is challenging work. This feature provides a guide to some of the most common problems encountered when spelling words in English.Spelling QuizCould you spell that again? - Take this listening comprehension quiz to practice your spelling skills.Spelling Rules in EnglishThis guide to spelling focuses on the most common rules used when spelling in English including rules on capitalization, adding suffixes and common endings.This, That, These, Those, Here and ThereThat is my bag over there - How to use this, that, these, those, here and there.What are pronouns?Here is a guide to the four basic types of pronouns: subject, object, possessive and demonstrative. This overview provides a simple introduction for beginners or a quick review for other level students

Intermediate ESL Grammar Points

Simple Past or Present Perfect English Grammar Review QuizTry this 30 question quiz testing the use of simple past or present perfect. For example Jack _____ (work) as an banker before he _____ (become) a teacher.Adjective + Preposition Combinations - # 1Study the use of these common expressions using adjective and preposition combinations.Adjective + Preposition Combinations - # 2Study the use of these common expressions using adjective and preposition combinations.Adjective + Preposition Combinations - Quiz # 1Check your understanding of the use of these common expressions using adjective and preposition combinations.Adjective + Preposition Combinations - Quiz # 2Check your understanding of the use of these common expressions using adjective and preposition combinations.

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Adjective Placement QuizTest your knowledge of using more than one adjective to describe a noun (i.e., an interesting old English book).Adjective PlacementGuideline to the correct order of adjectives when using more than one adjective to describe a noun (i.e., an interesting old English book).Adjectives or Adverb?Sometimes students are not sure when to use an adverb or an adjective. This short guide provides an overview and rules to using both adjectives and adverbs.AdjectivesHe is a careful driver. In this sentence 'careful' is an adjective. Learn the basic rules for using adjectives in English.Adverb Clauses Expressing ConditionsHow to use adverb clauses such as if, unless, only if, even if, etc. to express conditions for results.Adverb Clauses Expressing OppositionHow to use adverb clauses with time expressions such though, even though, whereas, etc. to show clauses in opposition to each other.Adverb Clauses OverviewIntroduction to the use of adverb clauses using a chart to show the various types of adverb clauses used (time, opposition, condition and cause/effect).Adverb Clauses Showing Cause and EffectHow to use adverb clauses such as because, as, since, etc. to express cause and effect.Adverb Clauses with Time ExpressionsHow to use adverb clauses with time expressions such as when, as soon as, before, etc.Adverb Usage QuizIntermediate to advanced English learning quiz using a wide variety of adverbs to fill in the blanks to complete a short tale about someone who wanted to learn Russian.

Adverbs of FrequencyReference guide to using adverbs of frequency such as 'always, usually, rarely and never'. This extensive guide includes exceptions, and an extensive list of uses for adverbs of frequency.Alternate Conditional FormsThere are a number of alternate forms used with the conditional. This features focuses on variations in standard conditional sentences.Auxiliary Verb Usage in EnglishKnowing correct auxiliary verb usage is key to tense usage. Every tense takes an auxiliary form of the verb. This guide to auxiliary verb provides an overview and quiz of auxiliary verb usage in English.Basic English Punctuation RulesThis guide provides instruction on the basic rules of using a period, comma, colon, semicolon, question mark and exclamation point. It is intended for intermediate to advanced level ESL EFL English classes.Comparative and Superlative FormsQuiz Review of comparative and superlative forms.ConditionalsLearn the conditional forms: Conditional 0, 1, 2, and 3 as well as some important exceptions to the rules.ContractionsWhen we use contractions (He's, We've etc.) in English including when to use contractions in written English.Countable or Uncountable?Check your understanding of whether a noun is countable or uncountable with this quiz.Definite and Indefinite Article English Grammar Review QuizTake this 30 question quiz and try to beat the clock!Direct Speech Quiz - 1Check your understanding of the use of direct speech with this (difficult) quiz asking for transformations from direct to indirect speech.Direct Speech Quiz - 2Check your understanding of the use of direct speech with this (difficult) quiz asking for transformations from direct to indirect speech.Discourse MarkersFormal English is more difficult than informal English. Furthermore, ideas need to flow logically from one another. This is an example of two sentences connected by a discourse marker. Use this guide to help you or your students express their ideas well.Do or Make ExplainedDo or Make? One of the most common problems for beginners and intermediate learners. They both have similar meanings, but there are differences. Here is a review sheet explaining the difference between the two verbs, providing key collocations and followed up by a quiz testing your knowledge.English Article Useage Quiz #1Quiz focusing on article useage in English. Choose a, an, the or nothing to complete the gaps.

English Grammar Quick Review: TensesThis grammar reference section provides a quick review and explanation of tenses used in English. The feature is divided into sections on present, past and future tenses including tense usage instructions, example sentences and hints.English TensesA quick overview chart to 13 tenses in English. This guide gives you a general idea of when to use these tenses.English Verbs - Example Sentences in All TensesEnglish learning resource providing example sentences of verbs in all tenses including active and passive forms, as well as conditional and modal forms.English Verbs - Example Sentences in All TensesEnglish learning resource providing example sentences of verbs in all tenses including active and passive forms, as well as conditional and modal forms.Exceptions to the Present SimpleThere are a number of important exceptions to the use of the present simple. Find out which of these exceptions are important for you.for / while / during Study the use of these prepositions to express when something happens during another activity.Forming ModalsLearn about how modals are formed in the various tenses.Future FormsLearn about the various forms used for the future: will - going to - continuous, including follow up quiz.Future Tenses Review - Auxiliary VerbsConcise Review of English tenses focusing on auxiliary verbs to help students learn English - focus on future tenses.Gerund Or Infinitive Learning ToolNot sure whether the verb takes the '-ing' form or the infinitive? Use this great interactive tool to check which form is appropriate.Gerund Or InfinitiveDecide whether the verb takes the gerund or the infinitive form of the following verb. For example: He enjoys playing tennis. - 'Enjoy' takes the gerund.Guide to Countable and Uncountable NounsA guide to the basics of countable and uncountable nouns in English for ESL EFL classes including a discussion of commonly confused uncountable nouns as well as the most common container or quantity expressions used with uncountable nouns such as cheese, information, etc.Guide to Verb Structures and PatternsGuide to Verb Structures and Patterns</B></A><BR>This guide gives an overview of the most common verb structures and patterns used in English such as 'verb + object + infinitive', or 'verb ' object + participle', etc. Each verb structure or pattern includes a short explanation and example.in / at / on - prepositions of place and movementStudy the use of these prepositions to express movement and position in a city or country.

in / at / on - prepositions of placeStudy the use of these prepositions to express the position of objects.in / at / on - prepositions of time and dateStudy the use of these prepositions to express when something happens.Intermediate English Grammar Review QuizThis quiz provides questions that cover each of the most important Grammar points that intermediate level English students need to know. Correct answers are provided after each question and a total score is given with feedback at the end of the test.Intermediate English Grammar Review QuizThis quiz provides questions that cover each of the most important Grammar points that intermediate level English students need to know. Correct answers are provided after each question and a total score is given with feedback at the end of the test.Intermediate Grammar Review - 1Interactive review of essential intermediate level English. Each question focuses on one specific concept and an explanation of the point is given for an incorrect answer.Intermediate Grammar Review - 2Interactive review of essential intermediate level English. Each question focuses on one specific concept and an explanation of the point is given for an incorrect answer.Intermediate Grammar Review - 3Interactive review of essential intermediate level English. Each question focuses on one specific concept and an explanation of the point is given for an incorrect answer.Intermediate Grammar Review - 4Interactive review of essential intermediate level English. Each question focuses on one specific concept and an explanation of the point is given for an incorrect answer.Like - Various Uses of 'Like''Like' is used in various forms for VERY different questions. Check your understanding of the usage of 'like' with this quiz.Lower Intermediate English Grammar Review QuizThis quiz provides questions that cover each of the most important Grammar points that lower-intermediate level English students need to know. Correct answers are provided after each question and a total score is given with feedback at the end of the test.Modal Verb Basics - Quiz 2Quiz focusing on modal verb basics for English learners with quick guide to explanation of modal forms.Modal Verbs 'Can' and 'Be Able to'Learn about the modal verbs 'can' and 'be able to'.Modal Verbs 'Must' and 'Have to'Learn about these commonly confused modal verbs that seem to mean the same thing, but really don't ...Modal Verbs of ProbabilityModal verbs can also be used to express how likely we think something is. For example: 'He must be at work. It's nine o'clock' means that I am sure he is at work. Learn these important secondary uses of modal verbs.Nouns + Prepositions - QuizCheck your understanding of the use of these common noun and preposition combinations.

Nouns + PrepositionsStudy the use of these common noun and preposition combinations.Passive VoiceSometimes it's better to use the passive voice. For example: 'Fords are made in Detroit' is much better than 'Somebody makes Fords in Detroit'. Learn about the passive voice.Passives Quiz - Active to Passive VoiceCheck your understanding of the use of passive voice with this quiz asking for transformations from active to passive voice.Passives Quiz - Passive to ActiveCheck your understanding of the use of passive voice with this quiz asking for transformations from passive to active voice.Past and Past Participle Learning ToolGo - went - gone, come - came -come, sing - sang - ? Having problems memorizing irregular past verbs? Practice the forms with this interactive tool.Past Simple or Present Perfect? - 1Quiz focusing on one of the more difficult grammar points in English: When to use the past simple or present perfect.Past Simple or Present Perfect? - 2Quiz focusing on one of the more difficult grammar points in English: When to use the past simple or present perfect.Perfect or ProgressiveSometimes it's difficult to know whether to use a perfect form (He's lived here for three years) or the progressive perfect form (He's been working for three hours). Find out when to use either form in the past, present or future.Personal Pronouns, Adjectives, Reflexive Forms: Quiz 1Cloze quiz focusing on personal pronouns, posessive adjectives, possessive pronouns and reflexive forms.Personal Pronouns, Adjectives, Reflexive Forms: Quiz 2Cloze quiz focusing on personal pronouns, posessive adjectives, possessive pronouns and reflexive forms.Plural FormsHow to form plurals in English including a number of exceptions.Prepositional Phrase Reference SheetImprove your knowledge of some of the most important and common combinations of prepositions used in English. Here is a reference sheet of some of the most common prepositional phrases arranged by preposition.Prepositional Phrases Quiz 3Test your knowledge of the some of the most common prepositional phrases in English. Complete the 15 sentences with the prepositional phrases provided.Prepositional Phrases Quiz 4Test your knowledge of the some of the most common prepositional phrases in English. Complete the 15 sentences with the prepositional phrases provided.Prepositional Phrases Quiz 5Test your knowledge of the some of the most common prepositional phrases in English. Complete the 15 sentences with the prepositional phrases provided.

Prepositions + Nouns - QuizCheck your understanding of the use of these common expressions using prepositions followed by nouns.Prepositions + NounsStudy the use of these common expressions using prepositions followed by nouns.Present Continuous (Progressive) TenseWhat are you doing right now? You are reading this page. Learn how to use the present continuous. For more advanced beginning level students.Present PerfectLearn about the present perfect and when to use it. For example: I have lived in New York for a long time.Present Simple TenseWhat do you do every day? Use this grammar chart to learn about the Present Simple. For more advanced beginning level students.Quantifiers - much, many, some, few, etc.Various quantifiers are used based on whether the noun is countable or uncountable, sentence position and negative, positive, or question form. Check your understanding of quantifiers with this quiz.Question Forms - Subject and Object QuestionsQuiz testing question forms for both the common object question and the less common subject question.Question FormsOverview and short explanation of question forms for subject and object questions.Question Tag FormsYou know how question tags are formed, don't you? Practice question tag formation with this quiz.Question Words Guide to the use of question words in English. Each question word is explained and provides examples. The guide is followed by a quiz checking your understanding.Reported SpeechLearn how to use reported speech. For example: "I will go to Paris" becomes "He said he would go to Paris".Subordinate clauses - concessive, time, place, reason clausesExplanation with examples of four important subordinate clauses - concessive, time, place and reason clauses.Time Expressions Challenging quiz connecting sentences with the correct time clause (when, since, etc.) and then choosing the correct tense. Great for review.Verb Form Quizzes - Gerund or Infinitive? Take these quizzes to test your understanding of when to use the gerund (playing) and the infinitive (to play) when following other verbs.What are Adverbs?There are five different types of adverbs. This feature explains each of the five adverbs types, adverb spelling and adverb placement, as well as exceptions to the rules.

What are Phrasal Verbs?This guide provides a overview of phrasal verbs including a discussion of separable and inseparable phrasal verbs.What are pronouns?Here is a guide to the four basic types of pronouns: subject, object, possessive and demonstrative. This overview provides a simple introduction for beginners or a quick review for other level students.

Advanced ESL Grammar Points

Prepositional Phrases - Quiz 1"___ addition to Tom, we have invited Peter." Which is correct: in, at, with or by? Not sure? Try these three prepositional phrase quizzes to help your understanding of common prepositional phrases.Advanced English Grammar Review QuizThis quiz provides questions that cover each of the most important Grammar points that advanced level English students need to know. Correct answers are provided after each question and a total score is given with feedback at the end of the test.Adding Emphasis in English - Cleft Sentences, Inversion and MoreThis article provides an explanation of a number of forms used to emphasize statements when expressing opinions, disagreeing, making strong suggestions, expressing annoyance, etc.Adjective + Preposition Combinations - # 1Study the use of these common expressions using adjective and preposition combinations.Adjective + Preposition Combinations - # 2Study the use of these common expressions using adjective and preposition combinations.

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Adjective + Preposition Combinations - Quiz # 1Check your understanding of the use of these common expressions using adjective and preposition combinations.Adjective + Preposition Combinations - Quiz # 2Check your understanding of the use of these common expressions using adjective and preposition combinations.Adjective Placement QuizTest your knowledge of using more than one adjective to describe a noun (i.e., an interesting old English book).Adjective PlacementGuideline to the correct order of adjectives when using more than one adjective to describe a noun (i.e., an interesting old English book).Adverb Clauses Expressing ConditionsHow to use adverb clauses such as if, unless, only if, even if, etc. to express conditions for results.Adverb Clauses Expressing OppositionHow to use adverb clauses with time expressions such though, even though, whereas, etc. to show clauses in opposition to each other.Adverb Clauses OverviewIntroduction to the use of adverb clauses using a chart to show the various types of adverb clauses used (time, opposition, condition and cause/effect).Adverb Clauses Showing Cause and EffectHow to use adverb clauses such as because, as, since, etc. to express cause and effect.Adverb Clauses with Time ExpressionsHow to use adverb clauses with time expressions such as when, as soon as, before, etc.

Adverb Usage QuizIntermediate to advanced English learning quiz using a wide variety of adverbs to fill in the blanks to complete a short tale about someone who wanted to learn Russian.Alternate Conditional FormsThere are a number of alternate forms used with the conditional. This features focuses on variations in standard conditional sentences.Auxiliary Verb Usage in EnglishKnowing correct auxiliary verb usage is key to tense usage. Every tense takes an auxiliary form of the verb. This guide to auxiliary verb provides an overview and quiz of auxiliary verb usage in English.Basic English Punctuation RulesThis guide provides instruction on the basic rules of using a period, comma, colon, semicolon, question mark and exclamation point. It is intended for intermediate to advanced level ESL EFL English classes.Causative VerbsExplanation of the Engilsh causative verbs have and make with examples of structures and usage. For use in ESL and EFL classes.ContractionsWhen we use contractions (He's, We've etc.) in English including when to use contractions in written English.English Article Useage Quiz #1Quiz focusing on article useage in English. Choose a, an, the or nothing to complete the gaps.English Grammar Quick Review: TensesThis grammar reference section provides a quick review and explanation of tenses used in English. The feature is divided into sections on present, past and future tenses including tense usage instructions, example sentences and hints.English Grammar WorkbooksTop grammar workbook recommendations for English as a Second Language students and teachers. These grammar workbooks are used in both the UK and the United States for classes and self-study from beginning to advanced levels.English Tense Review - Conjugating Verbs Tense Review and conjugation exercise to help advanced level English ESL EFL TESL or TOEFL classes and students review all major tensesEnglish Tense Review English Tense Review to help advanced level English ESL EFL TESL or TOEFL classes and students review all major tenses through first reading, then naming and finally conjugating the same challenging text.English Tenses Review - Naming TensesTense Review and conjugation exercise to help advanced level English ESL EFL TESL or TOEFL classes and students review all major tensesEnglish TensesA quick overview chart to 13 tenses in English. This guide gives you a general idea of when to use these tenses.

English Verbs - Example Sentences in All TensesEnglish learning resource providing example sentences of verbs in all tenses including active and passive forms, as well as conditional and modal forms.Exceptions to the Present SimpleIn certain instances you can use both the auxiliary 'd' and principle verb together to form a positive sentence. This and other exceptions to the simple present are discussed in this feature.Future Tense Forms Review QuizThis review quiz touches on a wide variety of future tenses forms and is ideal for upper intermediate to advanced level review.Gerund Or Infinitive Learning ToolNot sure whether the verb takes the '-ing' form or the infinitive? Use this great interactive tool to check which form is appropriate.Grammar Terminology ReferenceExtract with a follow-up guide giving examples of the most important grammar terminology. Quickly brush-up your or your class' understanding of key grammar terminology, while at the same time reviewing some basic grammar concepts.Guide to Verb Structures and PatternsThis guide gives an overview of the most common verb structures and patterns used in English such as 'verb + object + infinitive', or 'verb ' object + participle', etc. Each verb structure or pattern includes a short explanation and example.Impersonal Subjects and GerundsWhen making general statements about an activity we can use two forms in English. Grammar explaination and quiz for upper intermediate to advanced level classes and students.Modal Verb Basics - Quiz 1Quiz on the basics of modal verbs with explanation of basic modal verb concepts for English learners.More Sentence Transformation ExercisesSentence transformation exercises for advanced level English learning classes. These exercises are especially useful for preparing for tests such as the TOEFL, FCE, CAE and Proficency Cambridge Exams.Nouns + PrepositionsStudy the use of these common noun and preposition combinations.Paired Conjunctions - both - and, not only - but also, etc.Paired conjunctions are especially useful for formal written English. Use this quiz to check your understanding of how these forms are used.Passives Quiz - Active to Passive VoiceCheck your understanding of the use of passive voice with this quiz asking for transformations from active to passive voice.Passives Quiz - Passive to ActiveCheck your understanding of the use of passive voice with this quiz asking for transformations from passive to active voice.Past Tense Forms Review QuizThis review quiz touches on a wide variety of past tenses forms and is ideal for upper intermediate to advanced level review.

Personal Pronouns, Adjectives, Reflexive Forms: Quiz 1Cloze quiz focusing on personal pronouns, posessive adjectives, possessive pronouns and reflexive forms.Personal Pronouns, Adjectives, Reflexive Forms: Quiz 2Cloze quiz focusing on personal pronouns, posessive adjectives, possessive pronouns and reflexive forms.Prepositional Phrase Reference SheetImprove your knowledge of some of the most important and common combinations of prepositions used in English. Here is a reference sheet of some of the most common prepositional phrases arranged by preposition.Prepositional Phrases Quiz 3Test your knowledge of the some of the most common prepositional phrases in English. Complete the 15 sentences with the prepositional phrases provided.Prepositional Phrases Quiz 4Test your knowledge of the some of the most common prepositional phrases in English. Complete the 15 sentences with the prepositional phrases provided.Prepositional Phrases Quiz 5Test your knowledge of the some of the most common prepositional phrases in English. Complete the 15 sentences with the prepositional phrases provided.Prepostion Combinations Quiz - 1Improve your knowledge of some of the most important and common combinations of prepositions used in English. These combinations are used to connect, explain and show the relationship between ideas and things.Prepostion Combinations Quiz - 2Improve your knowledge of some of the most important and common combinations of prepositions used in English. These combinations are used to connect, explain and show the relationship between ideas and things.Relative Clause UseRelative clauses provide extra information. This information can either define something (defining clause), or provide unnecessary, but interesting, added information (non-defining clause).Sentence Transformation ExercisesSentence transformation exercises help you expand your usage skills through testing various ways of stating the same idea. For example, the sentence 'I've lived here since 2002.' can also be expressed: 'I moved here in 2002'. Complete the following sentences so that they mean the same as the original sentence. Answers can be checked on the following page.Sentence Transformation ExercisesThe ability to rewrite sentences so that they have the same meaning as the original is often required for many English ESL EFL Exams such as Cambridge's First Certificate, CAE and Proficiency. This skill can also help you prepare for the TOEFL examination (Test of English as a Foreign Language). There are five of these exercises in this series.Subordinate clauses - concessive, time, place, reason clausesExplanation with examples of four important subordinate clauses - concessive, time, place and reason clauses.

Time Expressions UsageChallenging quiz connecting sentences with the correct time clause (when, since, etc.) and then choosing the correct tense. Great for review.TOEFL Structure PracticeInteractive structure quiz similar to those of the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). There are five interactive exercises in this series.Verb Followed by Preposition - QuizzesCertain verbs are followed by certain prepositions. Minor mistakes made in the choice of these prepositions is quite common, even among advanced level students. Check your accuracy with these advanced level quizzes.What are Adverbs?There are five different types of adverbs. This feature explains each of the five adverbs types, adverb spelling and adverb placement, as well as exceptions to the rules.What are Phrasal Verbs?This guide provides a overview of phrasal verbs including a discussion of separable and inseparable phrasal verbs.Verb Form Quizzes - Gerund or Infinitive? Take these quizzes to test your understanding of when to use the gerund (playing) and the infinitive

Writing Skills Sequence based on the “Get Ready to Write” Book Series

Beginner

Alphabet Printed and cursive

What is a sentence?SVO structureSubject-Linking Verb-Complement (Anna is happy.)Sentence ChecklistAnswering a question in a complete sentence

What is a paragraph?Parts of a paragraph

Topic or main idea sentence Several supporting sentences A concluding sentence

Paragraph checklist

Personal InformationName (last, first, middle)AddressPhone numberEmailSex (M/F)NationalityFirst LanguageSignature

Subject and Object PronounsSingular and Plural

AdjectivesPossessive Adjectives

Conjunctions – And, But, So

Using When

Simple Present Tense(conventions for forming the S form of the simple present tense)

Prepositions of TimeOn – In – At – From

Adverbs showing Frequency

100% 50% 0%Always usually Often sometimes rarely seldom Never

Using Before and After

Time Order Signal WordsFirst of allThenAfter thatNext Finally

Using time expressions to write a biography or create a timeline

Physical Characteristics

Clothing

Adjectives

There is and There are

Prepositions of PlaceAbove Beside in in front of onBehind between in back of next to under

Writing a HaikuWriting a Postcard

Plural NounsForming the plural of nouns

Organizing the steps in a process

Imperative Sentences

Past Tense of VerbsRegular and Irregular

Writing OpinionUsing Should

In statements --- in questions -- in negative statements

Stating your opinion in a topic sentenceI believe (that)In my opinion,I think (that)I feel (that)

Organizing by Order of ImportanceFirst of all,For one thing,One reason thatAlso,In additionAnother reasonMoreover,For example,Secondly,Thirdly,Finally

Intermediate

Categorizing Selecting what does not belong

Identifying the parts of a paragraphTopic sentenceSupporting sentencesIdentifying irrelevant sentencesConcluding sentences

Organizing Information by timeTime Signal words

Organizing info by order of importance(first, first of all, for one thing, one reason that, the next + noun, second, third, also, in addition, another + noun, moreover, most importantly, for example, finally, the most important + noun)

Equal Order Paragraphs

Organization Information by Space

Signal Words (at, at the end, behind, beside, between, in, in back of, in front of, in the center, in the middle, next to, on l on both sides, on the end, on the left, on the right, on top of, over, under)

The Writing Process1 Prewriting (Brainstorming)2 Writing3 Revising4 Publishing

Revising Checklist

Supporting the Main Idea

Writing about information in graphs and charts(increase, decrease, remain the same, rise, fall, same, less/fewer, percent, percentage)

Using Quotations for Support

Using Time Order and Space Order to Give Directions(continue, go as far as, go north, go one block, go past, go straight until you come to, turn left or right, across the street from, between __ and ___, in the middle, next door to, on the corner, on the left or on the right, on the left side or the right side)

Descriptive Words

Writing Topic Sentences that state your opinion(I believe that, In my opinion, I think that, I feel that)

Supporting Your Opinion(First of all, For one thing, One reason that, Also, In addition, Moreover, For example, Secondly, Thirdly, Finally)

Comparing and ContrastingAffirmative and Negative Sentences

Patterns of Comparisonthe same + noun + asCarla speaks the same language as Jose.My house is the same color as yours.

as + adjective/adverb + asSam is as tall as his father.Women’s clothes are as expensive as men’s clothes.Charles drives as carefully as Mary

Signal words of Comparison P97 (Ready to Write)(both, have…in common, like, similarity, similar, similar to, the same, likewise)

Comparative AdjectivesSignal Words of Contrast(although, however, on the other hand, but, yet, different from, unlike)

Cause and EffectSignal Words that introduce a cause(because, since, due to)Signal Words that introduce an effect(so, thus, therefore, consequently)

Personal and Business LettersSimilarities and differences

Writing Summaries

Answering Test Questions

Advanced

Writing with a purpose(entertain, inform, persuade)

Subject, purpose, audience

Paragraph Basics

Organization- time order- spatial order- order of importance

Transition Signals for time relationshipsTransition Signals for spatial relationshipsTransition signals to list additional ideasTransition signals to give examples

Subject and Verb agreementSingular verb with (anybody, anyone, anything, either, everybody, everyone, everything, one, somebody, someone, something, neither, nobody, no one, none, nothing)

Plural verb with (both, few, many, others, several)

Dependent Clauses

Usually begin…(after, although, as, because, before, despite, even if, even though, if, in spite of, since, so that, that, though, unless, until, whatever, when, whenever, where, whereas, wherever, which, while, who, whom, whose.)

Sentence Fragments

Confusing Words (p55 – Right to Write More)Accept/Except