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Curated OER

Sentence Patterns

For Students 5th - 12th
Supplement instruction on sentence patterns and types by providing this reference sheet for your class members. Included on this page are definitions of many different sentence patterns and an example of each. A useful item for pupils to...
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San José State University

Transition Words

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Translate transition words for your class with this handout and brief exercise. Fairly straightforward and informative, it includes sample sentences and a working link to a more complete list of transition words. There are two different...
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University College London

University College London: More Phrase Types

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This University College London section of a chapter from an online English-grammar book defines and provides examples of different types of phrases, including noun phrases and verb phrases. This site is currently free but may not be in...
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Other

Using English: Glossary of English Grammar Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive A-Z index of grammar terms with explanations and examples. Each entry provides links to activities and other resources available on the site for more practice on that aspect of grammar. Suggested activities are often...
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University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: Writing Center: Using Semicolons

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A writing tutorial for the correct use of semicolons to link two independent clauses, clauses with commas, clauses connected by conjunctive adverbs or transitional phrases, and to link lists where the items contain commas. Examples and...
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The Tongue Untied

University of Oregon the Tongue Untied: Semicolon

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Discover more about semicolon usage when you visit this informative resource. Students and teachers will benefit from the examples listed for semicolon use.
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University of Ottawa (Canada)

University of Ottawa: The Comma

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The University of Ottawa's Writing Center developed this site. The major sections of the site are "Comma Usage" and "Superfluous Commas." Right and wrong examples are included, along with links for definitions.
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Capital Community College Foundation

Guide to Grammar and Writing: The Grammar Logs #311

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This page, which seems to be connected to the online "Guide to Grammar and Writing," provides a log of questions to the author of the online "Guide." The fourth question explains and provides an example of how other parts of speech...
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Other

Kryss Tal: Grammar: Introduction to Grammar

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a very good overview of grammar components. Grammar examples and links are provided.
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Other

Saint Michael's College: Semicolon and Colon

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site discusses the three major uses of the semicolon and provides examples for each of the uses. Also discusses the use of the colon.