For this sentence variety worksheet, students learn that modifier placement can make sentences more interesting. Students read 10 sentences and add an initial, mid-sentence or terminal modifier as directed. This is an on-line interactive...

Learners may giggle as they read some of the questions on this worksheet which features the perils of incorrect placement of a modifier. For this ten-question activity, 7th graders read three sentences to determine which one makes sense.

In this adverb placement worksheet, students review, study, define, and discuss the term "adverb." A nice mini-lesson on adverbs appears on the page, and the worksheet is downloadable in a pdf format. Nice!

In this adverb placement worksheet, students choose the correct words to complete the sentence by putting the adverb in the correct spot. Students complete 10 sentences.

In an orderly fashion, go through diagramming sentences with your class. Beginning with a simple sentence and the placement of subject and verb, subsequent slides slowly add on more branches and lines with explanations of sentence types...

Thoroughly review where to put commas: after an introductory clause, before a coordinating conjunction, around nonessential phrases, etc. Furthermore, avoid comma splices by adding a conjunction or semicolon or by starting a new sentence...

Students complete an independent reading program. In this "Reading for Giving Program" created for students in correctional facilities, students spend time reading independently and responding to the book they read. Please note: Although...

Need to prepare for a performance task assessment on the topic of uncommon animals? Here's an activity that ensures all learners have the knowledge of key terms and concepts to approach the assessment.

Middle schoolers examine the structure and language of sentences that are used for making comparisons. They drill through a series of sentences for a model and practice. Then students write sentences that make comparisons after...

In this adverbs worksheet, students fill in the correct phrase to the sentences for how something is done. Students choose the phrase for 16 sentences.

Students create a timeline of the major events of the Cold War and explain their effect on Canada. They utilize a worksheet and a website imbedded in this plan which guide their research and presentations.

This tutorial provides a slideshow focusing on modifiers; it defines them, explains dangling and misplaced modifiers, gives examples, and tells how to prevent them. There is also a short automated slideshow of a practice example and its...

Misplaced modifiers can cause both confusion and laughter on the part of a reader. You probably want to avoid either response, so use this site to learn what misplaced and dangling modifiers are, as well as how to avoid them in your...

Modifiers are phrases, clauses, or even just words that add description. In clear sentences, modifiers are next to target words they are describing. Dangling modifiers are modifiers with no target to describe, which can confuse many...

A resource for learning about misplaced/dangling modifiers and finding and correcting them in your writing. Complete with examples and revisions.

Learn how to position the word "only" so it modifies just what it should. Make your writing as precise as you can by following the tips on this site. Check your understanding with the brief quiz.

This is a list of links to grammar usage exercises/quizzes including verbs, subject-verb agreement, pronouns, pronoun-antecedent agreement, parallel structure, modifier placement, and miscellaneous usage errors.