Beginner ESL Grammar Points
Beginner English Grammar Review Quiz
The 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.
Adjectives
He is a careful driver. In this sentence 'careful' is an adjective. Learn the basic rules for
using adjectives in English.
Adverbs
He drives carefully. In this sentence 'carefully' is an adverb. Learn the basic rules for
using adverbs in English.
Auxiliary Verb Usage in English
Knowing 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 Ken
Introduction to the verb 'to be' in the present incluing basic questions and conversations.
Be - Quiz
Test your understanding of the verb 'to be' with this quiz
Beginner Grammar Review - 1
Try this "grammar banging" as a review for beginners of many of the most important
points in beginning English.
Beginner Grammar Review - 2
Try this "grammar banging" as a review for beginners of many of the most important
points in beginning English.
Beginner Grammar Review - 3
Try this "grammar banging" as a review for beginners of many of the most important
points in beginning English.
Beginner Grammar Review - 4
Try this "grammar banging" as a review for beginners of many of the most important
points in beginning English.
Beginner Review
Get 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 - Quiz
Quiz 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 Explained
Do 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 Workbooks
Top 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 Quiz
Do you understand the usage of 'have' and 'have got'? Try this quiz to test your
understanding of these two possessive forms.
Have and Have Got
The 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 movement
Study the use of these prepositions to express movement and position in a city or country.
in / at / on - prepositions of place
Study the use of these prepositions to express the position of objects.
in / at / on - prepositions of time and date
Study the use of these prepositions to express when something happens.
Modal Verb Basics - Quiz 2
Quiz focusing on modal verb basics for English learners with quick guide to explanation
of modal forms.
Much or Many Quiz
How 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 Forms
How to form plurals in English including a number of exceptions.
Prepositions - The Basics of Time and Place
Janet 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) Tense
What 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 Basics
Basic questions and conversations using the simple present to talk about what you do
every day. For beginners at the very beginning!
Present Simple Tense
What 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 English
Spelling 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 Quiz
Could you spell that again? - Take this listening comprehension quiz to practice your
spelling skills.
Spelling Rules in English
This 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 There
That 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 Quiz
Try 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 - # 1
Study the use of these common expressions using adjective and preposition
combinations.
Adjective + Preposition Combinations - # 2
Study the use of these common expressions using adjective and preposition
combinations.
Adjective + Preposition Combinations - Quiz # 1
Check your understanding of the use of these common expressions using adjective and
preposition combinations.
Adjective + Preposition Combinations - Quiz # 2
Check your understanding of the use of these common expressions using adjective and
preposition combinations.
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Adjective Placement Quiz
Test your knowledge of using more than one adjective to describe a noun (i.e., an
interesting old English book).
Adjective Placement
Guideline 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.
Adjectives
He is a careful driver. In this sentence 'careful' is an adjective. Learn the basic rules for
using adjectives in English.
Adverb Clauses Expressing Conditions
How to use adverb clauses such as if, unless, only if, even if, etc. to express conditions
for results.
Adverb Clauses Expressing Opposition
How to use adverb clauses with time expressions such though, even though, whereas, etc.
to show clauses in opposition to each other.
Adverb Clauses Overview
Introduction 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 Effect
How to use adverb clauses such as because, as, since, etc. to express cause and effect.
Adverb Clauses with Time Expressions
How to use adverb clauses with time expressions such as when, as soon as, before, etc.
Adverb Usage Quiz
Intermediate 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 Frequency
Reference 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 Forms
There are a number of alternate forms used with the conditional. This features focuses on
variations in standard conditional sentences.
Auxiliary Verb Usage in English
Knowing 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 Rules
This 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 Forms
Quiz Review of comparative and superlative forms.
Conditionals
Learn the conditional forms: Conditional 0, 1, 2, and 3 as well as some important
exceptions to the rules.
Contractions
When 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 Quiz
Take this 30 question quiz and try to beat the clock!
Direct Speech Quiz - 1
Check your understanding of the use of direct speech with this (difficult) quiz asking for
transformations from direct to indirect speech.
Direct Speech Quiz - 2
Check your understanding of the use of direct speech with this (difficult) quiz asking for
transformations from direct to indirect speech.
Discourse Markers
Formal 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 Explained
Do 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 #1
Quiz focusing on article useage in English. Choose a, an, the or nothing to complete the
gaps.
English Grammar Quick Review: Tenses
This 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 Tenses
A 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 Tenses
English 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 Tenses
English 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 Simple
There 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 Modals
Learn about how modals are formed in the various tenses.
Future Forms
Learn about the various forms used for the future: will - going to - continuous, including
follow up quiz.
Future Tenses Review - Auxiliary Verbs
Concise Review of English tenses focusing on auxiliary verbs to help students learn
English - focus on future tenses.
Gerund Or Infinitive Learning Tool
Not sure whether the verb takes the '-ing' form or the infinitive? Use this great interactive
tool to check which form is appropriate.
Gerund Or Infinitive
Decide 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 Nouns
A 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 Patterns
Guide 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 movement
Study the use of these prepositions to express movement and position in a city or country.
in / at / on - prepositions of place
Study the use of these prepositions to express the position of objects.
in / at / on - prepositions of time and date
Study the use of these prepositions to express when something happens.
Intermediate English Grammar Review Quiz
This 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 Quiz
This 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 - 1
Interactive 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 - 2
Interactive 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 - 3
Interactive 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 - 4
Interactive 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 Quiz
This 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 2
Quiz 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 Probability
Modal 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 - Quiz
Check your understanding of the use of these common noun and preposition
combinations.
Nouns + Prepositions
Study the use of these common noun and preposition combinations.
Passive Voice
Sometimes 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 Voice
Check your understanding of the use of passive voice with this quiz asking for
transformations from active to passive voice.
Passives Quiz - Passive to Active
Check your understanding of the use of passive voice with this quiz asking for
transformations from passive to active voice.
Past and Past Participle Learning Tool
Go - 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? - 1
Quiz 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? - 2
Quiz focusing on one of the more difficult grammar points in English: When to use the
past simple or present perfect.
Perfect or Progressive
Sometimes 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 1
Cloze quiz focusing on personal pronouns, posessive adjectives, possessive pronouns and
reflexive forms.
Personal Pronouns, Adjectives, Reflexive Forms: Quiz 2
Cloze quiz focusing on personal pronouns, posessive adjectives, possessive pronouns and
reflexive forms.
Plural Forms
How to form plurals in English including a number of exceptions.
Prepositional Phrase Reference Sheet
Improve 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 3
Test 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 4
Test 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 5
Test your knowledge of the some of the most common prepositional phrases in English.
Complete the 15 sentences with the prepositional phrases provided.
Prepositions + Nouns - Quiz
Check your understanding of the use of these common expressions using prepositions
followed by nouns.
Prepositions + Nouns
Study the use of these common expressions using prepositions followed by nouns.
Present Continuous (Progressive) Tense
What are you doing right now? You are reading this page. Learn how to use the present
continuous. For more advanced beginning level students.
Present Perfect
Learn about the present perfect and when to use it. For example: I have lived in New
York for a long time.
Present Simple Tense
What 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 Questions
Quiz testing question forms for both the common object question and the less common
subject question.
Question Forms
Overview and short explanation of question forms for subject and object questions.
Question Tag Forms
You 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 Speech
Learn 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 clauses
Explanation 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 Quiz
This 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 More
This 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 - # 1
Study the use of these common expressions using adjective and preposition
combinations.
Adjective + Preposition Combinations - # 2
Study the use of these common expressions using adjective and preposition
combinations.
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Adjective + Preposition Combinations - Quiz # 1
Check your understanding of the use of these common expressions using adjective and
preposition combinations.
Adjective + Preposition Combinations - Quiz # 2
Check your understanding of the use of these common expressions using adjective and
preposition combinations.
Adjective Placement Quiz
Test your knowledge of using more than one adjective to describe a noun (i.e., an
interesting old English book).
Adjective Placement
Guideline 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 Conditions
How to use adverb clauses such as if, unless, only if, even if, etc. to express conditions
for results.
Adverb Clauses Expressing Opposition
How to use adverb clauses with time expressions such though, even though, whereas, etc.
to show clauses in opposition to each other.
Adverb Clauses Overview
Introduction 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 Effect
How to use adverb clauses such as because, as, since, etc. to express cause and effect.
Adverb Clauses with Time Expressions
How to use adverb clauses with time expressions such as when, as soon as, before, etc.
Adverb Usage Quiz
Intermediate 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 Forms
There are a number of alternate forms used with the conditional. This features focuses on
variations in standard conditional sentences.
Auxiliary Verb Usage in English
Knowing 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 Rules
This 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 Verbs
Explanation of the Engilsh causative verbs have and make with examples of structures
and usage. For use in ESL and EFL classes.
Contractions
When we use contractions (He's, We've etc.) in English including when to use
contractions in written English.
English Article Useage Quiz #1
Quiz focusing on article useage in English. Choose a, an, the or nothing to complete the
gaps.
English Grammar Quick Review: Tenses
This 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 Workbooks
Top 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 tenses
English 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 Tenses
Tense Review and conjugation exercise to help advanced level English ESL EFL TESL
or TOEFL classes and students review all major tenses
English Tenses
A 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 Tenses
English 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 Simple
In 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 Quiz
This 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 Tool
Not sure whether the verb takes the '-ing' form or the infinitive? Use this great interactive
tool to check which form is appropriate.
Grammar Terminology Reference
Extract 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 Patterns
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.
Impersonal Subjects and Gerunds
When 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 1
Quiz on the basics of modal verbs with explanation of basic modal verb concepts for
English learners.
More Sentence Transformation Exercises
Sentence 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 + Prepositions
Study 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 Voice
Check your understanding of the use of passive voice with this quiz asking for
transformations from active to passive voice.
Passives Quiz - Passive to Active
Check your understanding of the use of passive voice with this quiz asking for
transformations from passive to active voice.
Past Tense Forms Review Quiz
This 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 1
Cloze quiz focusing on personal pronouns, posessive adjectives, possessive pronouns and
reflexive forms.
Personal Pronouns, Adjectives, Reflexive Forms: Quiz 2
Cloze quiz focusing on personal pronouns, posessive adjectives, possessive pronouns and
reflexive forms.
Prepositional Phrase Reference Sheet
Improve 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 3
Test 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 4
Test 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 5
Test 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 - 1
Improve 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 - 2
Improve 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 Use
Relative clauses provide extra information. This information can either define something
(defining clause), or provide unnecessary, but interesting, added information (nondefining clause).
Sentence Transformation Exercises
Sentence 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 Exercises
The 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 clauses
Explanation with examples of four important subordinate clauses - concessive, time,
place and reason clauses.
Time Expressions Usage
Challenging quiz connecting sentences with the correct time clause (when, since, etc.)
and then choosing the correct tense. Great for review.
TOEFL Structure Practice
Interactive 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 - Quizzes
Certain 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 structure
Subject-Linking Verb-Complement (Anna is happy.)
Sentence Checklist
Answering 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 Information
Name (last, first, middle)
Address
Phone number
Email
Sex (M/F)
Nationality
First Language
Signature
Subject and Object Pronouns
Singular and Plural
Adjectives
Possessive Adjectives
Conjunctions – And, But, So
Using When
Simple Present Tense
(conventions for forming the S form of the simple present tense)
Prepositions of Time
On – In – At – From
Adverbs showing Frequency
100%
Always
usually
Often
50%
sometimes
rarely
seldom
Using Before and After
Time Order Signal Words
First of all
Then
After that
Next
Finally
Using time expressions to write a biography or create a timeline
Physical Characteristics
Clothing
Adjectives
There is and There are
Prepositions of Place
Above
Beside
Behind
between
in
in back of
in front of
next to
Writing a Haiku
Writing a Postcard
Plural Nouns
Forming the plural of nouns
Organizing the steps in a process
Imperative Sentences
Past Tense of Verbs
Regular and Irregular
Writing Opinion
Using Should
In statements --- in questions -- in negative statements
on
under
0%
Never
Stating your opinion in a topic sentence
I believe (that)
In my opinion,
I think (that)
I feel (that)
Organizing by Order of Importance
First of all,
For one thing,
One reason that
Also,
In addition
Another reason
Moreover,
For example,
Secondly,
Thirdly,
Finally
Intermediate
Categorizing
Selecting what does not belong
Identifying the parts of a paragraph
Topic sentence
Supporting sentences
Identifying irrelevant sentences
Concluding sentences
Organizing Information by time
Time 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 Process
1 Prewriting (Brainstorming)
2 Writing
3 Revising
4 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 Contrasting
Affirmative and Negative Sentences
Patterns of Comparison
the same + noun + as
Carla speaks the same language as Jose.
My house is the same color as yours.
as + adjective/adverb + as
Sam 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 Adjectives
Signal Words of Contrast
(although, however, on the other hand, but, yet, different from, unlike)
Cause and Effect
Signal Words that introduce a cause
(because, since, due to)
Signal Words that introduce an effect
(so, thus, therefore, consequently)
Personal and Business Letters
Similarities 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 relationships
Transition Signals for spatial relationships
Transition signals to list additional ideas
Transition signals to give examples
Subject and Verb agreement
Singular 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