This grammar tutorial provides rules for the comma to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence.

This entry focuses on the Elements of Sentence Construction including subjects and predicates, phrases and clauses, compound sentence elements, and avoiding fragments, run-ons, and fused sentences.

This lesson presents information on the use of the comma and semicolon in a compound sentence. A link will take you to an interactive exercise that applies the mechanics content. L.9-10.2a Punc/Indep Clause

A fourteen-part learning module can be used while teaching and reviewing sentence structures. This blendspace includes three video lessons, posters, and interactive practice activities.

Complex sentences are simple sentences with dependent or subordinate clauses added to them. Compound-complex sentences are compound sentences with dependent or subordinate clauses added to them.

Choose the sentence that correctly combines two statements in order to create a complex or compound-complex sentence in this seven-question quiz.

An exercise with ten run-on sentences where students are asked to choose which re-written sentence is correct. A percentage score is given at the end of the exercise.

This entry focuses on forming complete sentences by identifying fragments, comma splices, and fused sentences and learning how to correct them. It provides the rules, examples of errors, and examples of how to correct each type of error.

Clear lesson on when to use (and when not to use) a semicolon. The article ends with a self-test and answers. L.9-10.2a Punc/Indep Clause

This webpage provides a list of nine rules for subject-verb agreement including examples with detailed explanations including arrows and notes as well as exceptions to the rules. It also provides links to terms which are defined with...

This entry focuses on the rules for comma use including listing the uses, explaining the rules, and providing detailed examples.