Confusing Words -- Their, There, They're (Practice)
By Rosie Bunnow
The student reviews definitions of their/there/they're and completes a practice exercise. The print and email function at the end has been disabled.
Practice With Suffixes (Verbs)
By Susan Herscher
Learners add suffixes to base words to form new verbs in this interactive exercise.
Possessive Practice
By Claudia Zins
In this learning activity you'll review how to use possessive nouns and play a game using them.
Singular Possessive Nouns
By SWTC Communication Department
Students review the rules for writing the possessive form of most singular nouns. They then complete an exercise.
Possessive Practice: Self-Check
In this learning activity you'll practice using possessive nouns.
Possessive Nouns
By Wanda Lay
In this learning activity you'll review possessive form of nouns. You'll demonstrate competency by typing in the correct response.
Using "Lie" and "Lay" Correctly (Screencast)
By Joan Hoffmann
Students view examples of the correct usage of the verbs "lie" and "lay." They then practice using the verbs in a brief exercise.
Using Modifiers (Screencast)
By Tracy Helixon
In this interactive object, learners read about words that give information about another word in a sentence. Students also practice placing modifiers in sentences in drag and drop exercises.
How to Listen Better (Screencast)
By Barbara Liang
The learner examines what it means to listen respectively and how to become a better listener.
Subject - Verb Agreement (Screencast)
By Amy Bodoh
Student learn to use proper subject - verb agreement.
Using Commas in a Series
By Fay Wagner
Students insert commas to divide nouns, verbs, and adjectives when the words are written in a series. This practice exercise provides immediate feedback.
Writing Effective Paraphrases (Screencast)
By Jennifer Madej
In this screencast, you'll review paraphrasing brief, non-fiction passages.
Using "They're," "There," and "Their" Correctly
In this learning activity you'll review and practice using "they're," "there," and "their" correctly.
Homophones: To, Too, Two (Screencast)
By Nancy McFadden
In this screencast, you'll review definitions of To, Too, and Two and review practice sentences.
Writing a Sentence Outline (Screencast)
By Dr. Rose Marie Mastricola
In this screencast, you'll examine writing a sentence outline using complete sentences for headings, subheadings, main points, and subpoints.
Practice With Suffixes (Nouns)
Students add suffixes to base words to form nouns in this interactive lesson.
Practice with Prefixes #1
Students practice adding some of the basic prefixes to words in the English language.
Spanish Conversation - Greetings in Mexico
By Wisc-Online
Spanish conversation instruction, by Fox Valley Technical College Spanish instructors. How two native speakers from Mexico would greet each other.
Personal Pronouns
By MarQulyn McKinney
Read about the difference between the subject and object form of personal pronouns and test your knowledge in practice exercises.
Language: Specific and Abstract
By Mary Brignall
In this learning activity you'll arrange words from abstract or general language to specific language.
Identifying Acceptable Paraphrases
In this learning activity you'll identify acceptable paraphrases of source material.
English Words of French Origin
By Virginia Kirsch
In this learning activity you'll read and listen to English words from the French language.
Use "Do" and "Make" Correctly: Part 1 in a Series
In this learning activity you'll review the correct usage of the words "do" and "make."
Using "Borrow" and "Lend" Correctly
In this learning activity you'll review the usage of "borrow" and "lend."
Use "Do" and "Make" Correctly: Part 4 in a Series
In this learning activity you'll apply your skills to matching the correct verb forms of "do" and "make" with the appropriate expressions.