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NON-BINARY PRONOUNS
Non-Binary Personal Pronouns Some people identify themselves as both male and female while others as neither male nor female. (A prominent example of this was singer Sam Smith in September 2019.)Described as "non-binary," many of those who do not identify as male or female prefer to use the pronoun "they" (and of course "their," "them," "theirs," "themself") instead of "he" or "she." HYPHENS AND DASHES IN NUMBERS Hyphens in Numbers. Hyphens are used in numbers: (1) When writing numbers in full. two hundred thirty-two. ninety-six. Note: Hyphenate all numbers between 21 and 99 (less those ending 0, e.g., 50, 60). (2) When writing fractions in full . one-third. two-thirds.COLON BEFORE A LIST
Using a Colon before a List A colon is often used to introduce a list. For example: Lee likes the following pies: chicken and mushroom, mince and onion, and cheese and onion. Note: When your list is written in sentence format (like the list above), the clause before the colon (here, "Lee likes the following pies") should be an independent clause (i.e., one that can stand alone as a sentence). A COMMA BEFORE HOWEVER More about "However" The word "however" is a conjunctive adverb.Other conjunctive adverbs are "furthermore," "consequently," and "as a result." Here's the rule: You cannot put a comma before a conjunctive adverb.. I know it is difficult, however, it is worth the trouble. You must use a period (full stop) or — if you want a smoother transition between the two sentences — a semicolon. USE OF COMMAS TEST (KEY STAGE 2) Below is an 18-question test on using commas to clarify meaning or avoid ambiguity. The questions are written in the Key Stage 2 style. This test is linked to the lesson on commas . Important. In this test, do not use a serial comma (also called an Oxford Comma) if there are three or more things in a list. In other words, write lists in thisstyle:
"TO FREEZE THE BALLS OFF A BRASS MONKEY" What Is the Origin of the Saying "To Freeze The Balls Off a Brass Monkey"? To freeze the balls off a brass monkey means it is very cold. Early references to brass monkeys in the 19th century have no references to balls at all, but instead variously say that it is cold enough to freeze the tail, nose, ears and whiskers off a brass monkey; or hot enough to scald the throat or singe the hair of a "TO CHANCE YOUR ARM" To chance your arm means to take a risk. In 1492, two Irish families (the Butlers of Ormonde and the FitzGeralds of Kildare) were involved in a bitter feud over which family should hold the position of Lord Deputy. This tension manifested itself with violent fighting betweenthe
FREE ENGLISH GRAMMAR LESSONS AND TESTSADJECTIVESADVERBSCONJUNCTIONSDETERMINERSINTERJECTIONSNOUNS Punctuation Lessons. Hundreds of Interactive and Printable Grammar Tests. (1) Every lesson has a test. (2) Every test is editable, printable, and sendable. Try the test for abstract nouns. A-Z Sayings and Proverbs. A-Z of Awkward Plurals. Vocabulary Builder for New Students of English. A YouTube channel with explainer videos. APOSTROPHE QUIZZES AND EXERCISES (GRAMMAR LESSON) Apostrophe Exercise (General Use). This apostrophe exercise contains 28 dual-choice questions on general apostrophe use. The questions are presented 7 at a time. It covers the use of apostrophes in contractions (e.g., can't, won't), in temporal expressions (2 days' pay), and for possession (the dog's dinner, the dogs' dinner). VACATION (ENGLISH VOCABULARY) "Smashing Grammar" Written by the founder of Grammar Monster, "Smashing Grammar" includes a glossary of grammar essentials (from apostrophes to zeugma) and a chapter on easily confused words (from affect/effect to whether/if).Each entry starts with a simple explanation and basic examples before moving to real-life, entertaining examples. All entries conclude with a section highlighting why theNON-BINARY PRONOUNS
Non-Binary Personal Pronouns Some people identify themselves as both male and female while others as neither male nor female. (A prominent example of this was singer Sam Smith in September 2019.)Described as "non-binary," many of those who do not identify as male or female prefer to use the pronoun "they" (and of course "their," "them," "theirs," "themself") instead of "he" or "she." HYPHENS AND DASHES IN NUMBERS Hyphens in Numbers. Hyphens are used in numbers: (1) When writing numbers in full. two hundred thirty-two. ninety-six. Note: Hyphenate all numbers between 21 and 99 (less those ending 0, e.g., 50, 60). (2) When writing fractions in full . one-third. two-thirds.COLON BEFORE A LIST
Using a Colon before a List A colon is often used to introduce a list. For example: Lee likes the following pies: chicken and mushroom, mince and onion, and cheese and onion. Note: When your list is written in sentence format (like the list above), the clause before the colon (here, "Lee likes the following pies") should be an independent clause (i.e., one that can stand alone as a sentence). A COMMA BEFORE HOWEVER More about "However" The word "however" is a conjunctive adverb.Other conjunctive adverbs are "furthermore," "consequently," and "as a result." Here's the rule: You cannot put a comma before a conjunctive adverb.. I know it is difficult, however, it is worth the trouble. You must use a period (full stop) or — if you want a smoother transition between the two sentences — a semicolon. USE OF COMMAS TEST (KEY STAGE 2) Below is an 18-question test on using commas to clarify meaning or avoid ambiguity. The questions are written in the Key Stage 2 style. This test is linked to the lesson on commas . Important. In this test, do not use a serial comma (also called an Oxford Comma) if there are three or more things in a list. In other words, write lists in thisstyle:
"TO FREEZE THE BALLS OFF A BRASS MONKEY" What Is the Origin of the Saying "To Freeze The Balls Off a Brass Monkey"? To freeze the balls off a brass monkey means it is very cold. Early references to brass monkeys in the 19th century have no references to balls at all, but instead variously say that it is cold enough to freeze the tail, nose, ears and whiskers off a brass monkey; or hot enough to scald the throat or singe the hair of a "TO CHANCE YOUR ARM" To chance your arm means to take a risk. In 1492, two Irish families (the Butlers of Ormonde and the FitzGeralds of Kildare) were involved in a bitter feud over which family should hold the position of Lord Deputy. This tension manifested itself with violent fighting betweenthe
PARTS OF SPEECH GRAMMAR TEST A Test on the Parts of Speech This is a test to help you recognize the parts of speech (i.e., adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, determiners, interjections, nouns, prepositions, pronouns, and verbs). HYPHENS AND DASHES IN NUMBERS Hyphens in Numbers. Hyphens are used in numbers: (1) When writing numbers in full. two hundred thirty-two. ninety-six. Note: Hyphenate all numbers between 21 and 99 (less those ending 0, e.g., 50, 60). (2) When writing fractions in full . one-third. two-thirds. PUNCTUATION GRAMMAR TEST A Test on Using Punctuation. This test is linked to the entry on punctuation in Grammar Monster's glossary. Test your knowledge of apostrophes, brackets, colons, commas, dashes, hyphens, semicolons, and speech marks. (There are lots more grammar tests here .) PARENTHESIS TEST (KEY STAGE 2) Parenthesis Test(Key Stage 2, Punctuation) Parenthesis Test. (Key Stage 2, Punctuation) Type above to search Grammar Monster. Below is an 18-question test on parenthesis. The questions are written in the Key Stage 2 style. This test is linked to the lesson on parenthesis . TEST ON USING APOSTROPHES TO SHOW POSSESSION (GRAMMAR TEST) Here are three randomly selected questions from a larger exercise, which can be edited, printed to create an exercise worksheet, or sent via email to friends or students. Q1. Select the answer which means: The awards belonging to the actor A: The actors award's B: The actors' award C: The actor's awards. Q2. HYPHENS BETWEEN WORDS Hyphens have two main functions: (1) To join words to show they are a single entity. ice-axe. (This is one thing. The hyphen makes it clear that we're not talking about an axe made of ice.) cooking-oil. (This is one thing. The hyphen makes it clear that oil is not cooking, i.e., getting hot) free-range eggs.ME OR MYSELF?
Me or Myself? The word "myself" is a pronoun. It can be either an emphatic pronoun or reflexive pronoun. If you're new to these terms, don't worry. They're easier to understand than you might think. For example: I did it myself. (When "myself" is used for emphasis, it is known as an emphatic pronoun.) IS 'DATA' SINGULAR OR PLURAL? 'Data' can be treated as singular or plural, but treating it as plural is on the decline despite 'data' being the Latin plural of 'datum.' This is a grammar lesson (which includes a poll and a test) on whether 'data' takes a singular or a plural verb. QUOTATION MARKS WITH NEW OR MULTIPLE PARAGRAPHS Only one M.S. by one post. "Sincerely yours, "A. C. Fifield". The example above is quoting a written text. When quoting spoken words that extend over multiple paragraphs, the reason for not ending all but the final paragraph with a quotation mark is clearer. It makes itobvious to
"A COCK AND BULL STORY" A cock-and-bull story is an unbelievable tale. The term dates back as far as the mid 17 Century and is said to originate from Stony Stratford in Buckinghamshire, England. Coaches between London and Birmingham changed horses in the town at two of the main coaching inns — The Cock and The Bull. FREE ENGLISH GRAMMAR LESSONS AND TESTSADJECTIVESADVERBSCONJUNCTIONSDETERMINERSINTERJECTIONSNOUNS Punctuation Lessons. Hundreds of Interactive and Printable Grammar Tests. (1) Every lesson has a test. (2) Every test is editable, printable, and sendable. Try the test for abstract nouns. A-Z Sayings and Proverbs. A-Z of Awkward Plurals. Vocabulary Builder for New Students of English. A YouTube channel with explainer videos. SEARCH GRAMMAR MONSTER "Smashing Grammar" Written by the founder of Grammar Monster, "Smashing Grammar" includes a glossary of grammar essentials (from apostrophes to zeugma) and a chapter on easily confused words (from affect/effect to whether/if).Each entry starts with a simple explanation and basic examples before moving to real-life, entertaining examples. All entries conclude with a section highlighting why the ABOUT US (GRAMMAR MONSTER) Grammar Monster was first registered as a website in September 2003. Here is the story of how it came to be: (1) The Booklet. Written by Craig Shrives (a former British Army officer), Grammar Monster started life in 2001 as a 15-page booklet designed to help work APOSTROPHE QUIZZES AND EXERCISES (GRAMMAR LESSON) Apostrophe Exercise (General Use). This apostrophe exercise contains 28 dual-choice questions on general apostrophe use. The questions are presented 7 at a time. It covers the use of apostrophes in contractions (e.g., can't, won't), in temporal expressions (2 days' pay), and for possession (the dog's dinner, the dogs' dinner). VACATION (ENGLISH VOCABULARY) "Smashing Grammar" Written by the founder of Grammar Monster, "Smashing Grammar" includes a glossary of grammar essentials (from apostrophes to zeugma) and a chapter on easily confused words (from affect/effect to whether/if).Each entry starts with a simple explanation and basic examples before moving to real-life, entertaining examples. All entries conclude with a section highlighting why theNON-BINARY PRONOUNS
Non-Binary Personal Pronouns Some people identify themselves as both male and female while others as neither male nor female. (A prominent example of this was singer Sam Smith in September 2019.)Described as "non-binary," many of those who do not identify as male or female prefer to use the pronoun "they" (and of course "their," "them," "theirs," "themself") instead of "he" or "she." A COMMA BEFORE HOWEVER More about "However" The word "however" is a conjunctive adverb.Other conjunctive adverbs are "furthermore," "consequently," and "as a result." Here's the rule: You cannot put a comma before a conjunctive adverb.. I know it is difficult, however, it is worth the trouble. You must use a period (full stop) or — if you want a smoother transition between the two sentences — a semicolon.ME OR MYSELF?
USE OF COMMAS TEST (KEY STAGE 2) Below is an 18-question test on using commas to clarify meaning or avoid ambiguity. The questions are written in the Key Stage 2 style. This test is linked to the lesson on commas . Important. In this test, do not use a serial comma (also called an Oxford Comma) if there are three or more things in a list. In other words, write lists in thisstyle:
BEING OR BEEN?
Writers occasionally confuse the words "being" and "been" because they sound similar and both come from the verb "to be." As a rule, the word "been" is always used after "to have" (in any of its forms, e.g., "has," "had," "will have," "having"). Conversely, the word "being" is never used after "to have." "Being" is used after "to be" (in any of FREE ENGLISH GRAMMAR LESSONS AND TESTSADJECTIVESADVERBSCONJUNCTIONSDETERMINERSINTERJECTIONSNOUNS Punctuation Lessons. Hundreds of Interactive and Printable Grammar Tests. (1) Every lesson has a test. (2) Every test is editable, printable, and sendable. Try the test for abstract nouns. A-Z Sayings and Proverbs. A-Z of Awkward Plurals. Vocabulary Builder for New Students of English. A YouTube channel with explainer videos. SEARCH GRAMMAR MONSTER "Smashing Grammar" Written by the founder of Grammar Monster, "Smashing Grammar" includes a glossary of grammar essentials (from apostrophes to zeugma) and a chapter on easily confused words (from affect/effect to whether/if).Each entry starts with a simple explanation and basic examples before moving to real-life, entertaining examples. All entries conclude with a section highlighting why the ABOUT US (GRAMMAR MONSTER) Grammar Monster was first registered as a website in September 2003. Here is the story of how it came to be: (1) The Booklet. Written by Craig Shrives (a former British Army officer), Grammar Monster started life in 2001 as a 15-page booklet designed to help work APOSTROPHE QUIZZES AND EXERCISES (GRAMMAR LESSON) Apostrophe Exercise (General Use). This apostrophe exercise contains 28 dual-choice questions on general apostrophe use. The questions are presented 7 at a time. It covers the use of apostrophes in contractions (e.g., can't, won't), in temporal expressions (2 days' pay), and for possession (the dog's dinner, the dogs' dinner). VACATION (ENGLISH VOCABULARY) "Smashing Grammar" Written by the founder of Grammar Monster, "Smashing Grammar" includes a glossary of grammar essentials (from apostrophes to zeugma) and a chapter on easily confused words (from affect/effect to whether/if).Each entry starts with a simple explanation and basic examples before moving to real-life, entertaining examples. All entries conclude with a section highlighting why theNON-BINARY PRONOUNS
Non-Binary Personal Pronouns Some people identify themselves as both male and female while others as neither male nor female. (A prominent example of this was singer Sam Smith in September 2019.)Described as "non-binary," many of those who do not identify as male or female prefer to use the pronoun "they" (and of course "their," "them," "theirs," "themself") instead of "he" or "she." A COMMA BEFORE HOWEVER More about "However" The word "however" is a conjunctive adverb.Other conjunctive adverbs are "furthermore," "consequently," and "as a result." Here's the rule: You cannot put a comma before a conjunctive adverb.. I know it is difficult, however, it is worth the trouble. You must use a period (full stop) or — if you want a smoother transition between the two sentences — a semicolon.ME OR MYSELF?
USE OF COMMAS TEST (KEY STAGE 2) Below is an 18-question test on using commas to clarify meaning or avoid ambiguity. The questions are written in the Key Stage 2 style. This test is linked to the lesson on commas . Important. In this test, do not use a serial comma (also called an Oxford Comma) if there are three or more things in a list. In other words, write lists in thisstyle:
BEING OR BEEN?
Writers occasionally confuse the words "being" and "been" because they sound similar and both come from the verb "to be." As a rule, the word "been" is always used after "to have" (in any of its forms, e.g., "has," "had," "will have," "having"). Conversely, the word "being" is never used after "to have." "Being" is used after "to be" (in any of STARTING SENTENCES WITH NUMBERS Starting a sentence with a number written in figures is an unpopular style, and most writers try to avoid it. The best way to avoid a number at the start of a sentence is to reword the sentence. Sometimes, inserting a short descriptive word before the number is aquick fix.
BEING OR BEEN?
"Smashing Grammar" Written by the founder of Grammar Monster, "Smashing Grammar" includes a glossary of grammar essentials (from apostrophes to zeugma) and a chapter on easily confused words (from affect/effect to whether/if).Each entry starts with a simple explanation and basic examples before moving to real-life, entertaining examples. All entries conclude with a section highlighting why the PUNCTUATION GRAMMAR TEST A Test on Using Punctuation. This test is linked to the entry on punctuation in Grammar Monster's glossary. Test your knowledge of apostrophes, brackets, colons, commas, dashes, hyphens, semicolons, and speech marks. (There are lots more grammar tests here .) FORMAL AND INFORMAL SPEECH (KEY STAGE 2) Below is an 18-question test on formal and informal speech.The questions are written in the Key Stage 2 style. This test is linked the following lessons: Voice (choosing a passive or active sentence structure); Diction (choosing appropriate words); Connotation (presenting a hidden meaning); Denotation (presenting a literal meaning); Emotive Language (choosing sides when writing) WEAK VERBS | WHAT ARE WEAK VERBS? Weak Verbs A weak verb is one that ends "-d" or "-t" for its past forms (i.e., its simple past tense and past participle). A weak verb is not the same as a regular verb, which is a verb that complies with the normal rules forming its various forms.Some weak verbs are irregular verbs.If you're learning or teaching English, you should concentrate on regular verbs and irregular verbs. TEST ON COMPOUND ADJECTIVES (GRAMMAR TEST) Here are three randomly selected questions from a larger exercise, which can be edited, printed to create an exercise worksheet, or sent via email to friends or students. Q1. Select the compound adjective. I never thought that the long-haired, bearded guy I married in law school would end up being President. (Hillary Clinton) Q2.TRANSITIVE VERB
A transitive verb is a verb that can take a direct object. In other words, the action of a transitive verb is done to someone or something. Most verbs are transitive. This page has lots of examples of transitive and intransitive verbs and an interactive test. IS 'DATA' SINGULAR OR PLURAL? 'Data' can be treated as singular or plural, but treating it as plural is on the decline despite 'data' being the Latin plural of 'datum.' This is a grammar lesson (which includes a poll and a test) on whether 'data' takes a singular or a plural verb. CHOOSE, CHOICE, OR CHOSE? The word "chose" is the past tense of "to choose." Americans chose a limited government that exists to protect our rights, not to grant them. (Politician Marco Rubio) I was told I wasn't good enough, but I chose not to listen. (Singer-songwriter Khalid) The past participle of "to choose" is "chosen."DRANK OR DRUNK?
Drank is the past tense of to drink. Drunk is the version used after had, has, or have (i.e., the past participle). This page has example sentences to explain the difference between drank and drunk. Of note, drank and drunk were previously interchangeable, but that is no longertrue.
FREE ENGLISH GRAMMAR LESSONS AND TESTSADJECTIVESADVERBSCONJUNCTIONSDETERMINERSINTERJECTIONSNOUNS Punctuation Lessons. Hundreds of Interactive and Printable Grammar Tests. (1) Every lesson has a test. (2) Every test is editable, printable, and sendable. Try the test for abstract nouns. A-Z Sayings and Proverbs. A-Z of Awkward Plurals. Vocabulary Builder for New Students of English. A YouTube channel with explainer videos. SEARCH GRAMMAR MONSTER "Smashing Grammar" Written by the founder of Grammar Monster, "Smashing Grammar" includes a glossary of grammar essentials (from apostrophes to zeugma) and a chapter on easily confused words (from affect/effect to whether/if).Each entry starts with a simple explanation and basic examples before moving to real-life, entertaining examples. All entries conclude with a section highlighting why the ABOUT US (GRAMMAR MONSTER) Grammar Monster was first registered as a website in September 2003. Here is the story of how it came to be: (1) The Booklet. Written by Craig Shrives (a former British Army officer), Grammar Monster started life in 2001 as a 15-page booklet designed to help work APOSTROPHE QUIZZES AND EXERCISES (GRAMMAR LESSON) Apostrophe Exercise (General Use). This apostrophe exercise contains 28 dual-choice questions on general apostrophe use. The questions are presented 7 at a time. It covers the use of apostrophes in contractions (e.g., can't, won't), in temporal expressions (2 days' pay), and for possession (the dog's dinner, the dogs' dinner). VACATION (ENGLISH VOCABULARY) "Smashing Grammar" Written by the founder of Grammar Monster, "Smashing Grammar" includes a glossary of grammar essentials (from apostrophes to zeugma) and a chapter on easily confused words (from affect/effect to whether/if).Each entry starts with a simple explanation and basic examples before moving to real-life, entertaining examples. All entries conclude with a section highlighting why theNON-BINARY PRONOUNS
Non-Binary Personal Pronouns Some people identify themselves as both male and female while others as neither male nor female. (A prominent example of this was singer Sam Smith in September 2019.)Described as "non-binary," many of those who do not identify as male or female prefer to use the pronoun "they" (and of course "their," "them," "theirs," "themself") instead of "he" or "she." A COMMA BEFORE HOWEVER More about "However" The word "however" is a conjunctive adverb.Other conjunctive adverbs are "furthermore," "consequently," and "as a result." Here's the rule: You cannot put a comma before a conjunctive adverb.. I know it is difficult, however, it is worth the trouble. You must use a period (full stop) or — if you want a smoother transition between the two sentences — a semicolon.ME OR MYSELF?
USE OF COMMAS TEST (KEY STAGE 2) Below is an 18-question test on using commas to clarify meaning or avoid ambiguity. The questions are written in the Key Stage 2 style. This test is linked to the lesson on commas . Important. In this test, do not use a serial comma (also called an Oxford Comma) if there are three or more things in a list. In other words, write lists in thisstyle:
BEING OR BEEN?
Writers occasionally confuse the words "being" and "been" because they sound similar and both come from the verb "to be." As a rule, the word "been" is always used after "to have" (in any of its forms, e.g., "has," "had," "will have," "having"). Conversely, the word "being" is never used after "to have." "Being" is used after "to be" (in any of FREE ENGLISH GRAMMAR LESSONS AND TESTSADJECTIVESADVERBSCONJUNCTIONSDETERMINERSINTERJECTIONSNOUNS Punctuation Lessons. Hundreds of Interactive and Printable Grammar Tests. (1) Every lesson has a test. (2) Every test is editable, printable, and sendable. Try the test for abstract nouns. A-Z Sayings and Proverbs. A-Z of Awkward Plurals. Vocabulary Builder for New Students of English. A YouTube channel with explainer videos. SEARCH GRAMMAR MONSTER "Smashing Grammar" Written by the founder of Grammar Monster, "Smashing Grammar" includes a glossary of grammar essentials (from apostrophes to zeugma) and a chapter on easily confused words (from affect/effect to whether/if).Each entry starts with a simple explanation and basic examples before moving to real-life, entertaining examples. All entries conclude with a section highlighting why the ABOUT US (GRAMMAR MONSTER) Grammar Monster was first registered as a website in September 2003. Here is the story of how it came to be: (1) The Booklet. Written by Craig Shrives (a former British Army officer), Grammar Monster started life in 2001 as a 15-page booklet designed to help work APOSTROPHE QUIZZES AND EXERCISES (GRAMMAR LESSON) Apostrophe Exercise (General Use). This apostrophe exercise contains 28 dual-choice questions on general apostrophe use. The questions are presented 7 at a time. It covers the use of apostrophes in contractions (e.g., can't, won't), in temporal expressions (2 days' pay), and for possession (the dog's dinner, the dogs' dinner). VACATION (ENGLISH VOCABULARY) "Smashing Grammar" Written by the founder of Grammar Monster, "Smashing Grammar" includes a glossary of grammar essentials (from apostrophes to zeugma) and a chapter on easily confused words (from affect/effect to whether/if).Each entry starts with a simple explanation and basic examples before moving to real-life, entertaining examples. All entries conclude with a section highlighting why theNON-BINARY PRONOUNS
Non-Binary Personal Pronouns Some people identify themselves as both male and female while others as neither male nor female. (A prominent example of this was singer Sam Smith in September 2019.)Described as "non-binary," many of those who do not identify as male or female prefer to use the pronoun "they" (and of course "their," "them," "theirs," "themself") instead of "he" or "she." A COMMA BEFORE HOWEVER More about "However" The word "however" is a conjunctive adverb.Other conjunctive adverbs are "furthermore," "consequently," and "as a result." Here's the rule: You cannot put a comma before a conjunctive adverb.. I know it is difficult, however, it is worth the trouble. You must use a period (full stop) or — if you want a smoother transition between the two sentences — a semicolon.ME OR MYSELF?
USE OF COMMAS TEST (KEY STAGE 2) Below is an 18-question test on using commas to clarify meaning or avoid ambiguity. The questions are written in the Key Stage 2 style. This test is linked to the lesson on commas . Important. In this test, do not use a serial comma (also called an Oxford Comma) if there are three or more things in a list. In other words, write lists in thisstyle:
BEING OR BEEN?
Writers occasionally confuse the words "being" and "been" because they sound similar and both come from the verb "to be." As a rule, the word "been" is always used after "to have" (in any of its forms, e.g., "has," "had," "will have," "having"). Conversely, the word "being" is never used after "to have." "Being" is used after "to be" (in any of STARTING SENTENCES WITH NUMBERS Starting a sentence with a number written in figures is an unpopular style, and most writers try to avoid it. The best way to avoid a number at the start of a sentence is to reword the sentence. Sometimes, inserting a short descriptive word before the number is aquick fix.
BEING OR BEEN?
"Smashing Grammar" Written by the founder of Grammar Monster, "Smashing Grammar" includes a glossary of grammar essentials (from apostrophes to zeugma) and a chapter on easily confused words (from affect/effect to whether/if).Each entry starts with a simple explanation and basic examples before moving to real-life, entertaining examples. All entries conclude with a section highlighting why the PUNCTUATION GRAMMAR TEST A Test on Using Punctuation. This test is linked to the entry on punctuation in Grammar Monster's glossary. Test your knowledge of apostrophes, brackets, colons, commas, dashes, hyphens, semicolons, and speech marks. (There are lots more grammar tests here .) FORMAL AND INFORMAL SPEECH (KEY STAGE 2) Below is an 18-question test on formal and informal speech.The questions are written in the Key Stage 2 style. This test is linked the following lessons: Voice (choosing a passive or active sentence structure); Diction (choosing appropriate words); Connotation (presenting a hidden meaning); Denotation (presenting a literal meaning); Emotive Language (choosing sides when writing) WEAK VERBS | WHAT ARE WEAK VERBS? Weak Verbs A weak verb is one that ends "-d" or "-t" for its past forms (i.e., its simple past tense and past participle). A weak verb is not the same as a regular verb, which is a verb that complies with the normal rules forming its various forms.Some weak verbs are irregular verbs.If you're learning or teaching English, you should concentrate on regular verbs and irregular verbs. TEST ON COMPOUND ADJECTIVES (GRAMMAR TEST) Here are three randomly selected questions from a larger exercise, which can be edited, printed to create an exercise worksheet, or sent via email to friends or students. Q1. Select the compound adjective. I never thought that the long-haired, bearded guy I married in law school would end up being President. (Hillary Clinton) Q2.TRANSITIVE VERB
A transitive verb is a verb that can take a direct object. In other words, the action of a transitive verb is done to someone or something. Most verbs are transitive. This page has lots of examples of transitive and intransitive verbs and an interactive test. IS 'DATA' SINGULAR OR PLURAL? 'Data' can be treated as singular or plural, but treating it as plural is on the decline despite 'data' being the Latin plural of 'datum.' This is a grammar lesson (which includes a poll and a test) on whether 'data' takes a singular or a plural verb. CHOOSE, CHOICE, OR CHOSE? The word "chose" is the past tense of "to choose." Americans chose a limited government that exists to protect our rights, not to grant them. (Politician Marco Rubio) I was told I wasn't good enough, but I chose not to listen. (Singer-songwriter Khalid) The past participle of "to choose" is "chosen."DRANK OR DRUNK?
Drank is the past tense of to drink. Drunk is the version used after had, has, or have (i.e., the past participle). This page has example sentences to explain the difference between drank and drunk. Of note, drank and drunk were previously interchangeable, but that is no longertrue.
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Hundreds of Interactive and Printable Grammar Tests (1) Every lesson has a test. (2) Every test is editable, printable, and sendable. Try the test for abstract nouns . A-Z Sayings and Proverbs A-Z of Awkward Plurals Vocabulary Builder for New Students of English A YouTube channel with explainer videos INTERACTIVE EXERCISE Here are 10 randomly selected grammar questions.Q1
Click on the independent clause:A: She passed him the letter B: Untilhe read the letter
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Which of the following words relates closest to the word _premise_.A: Proposition B: Land C: EstablishmentQ3
Click on the indefinite article: Cynicism is an unpleasant way of saying the truth.Q4
Click on the second person pronoun: The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources. (AlbertEinstein)
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Which answer replaces the missing word? In real life, I __sure you, there is no such thing as algebra. (Fran Lebowitz)A: Assure B: Ensure C: InsureQ6
Select the correct version: It'll be your neck on the chopping bloc / block if it fails.Q7
Click on the verb in the future tense:A: was dancing B: will dance C:would have danced
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Click on the word with a prefix:A: write B: re-write C: writingQ9
Select the correct version: I have sensors / censures on my car that help me park.Q10
Select the correct version: The single biggest problem in communication is the allusion / illusion that it has taken place. (George Bernard Shaw) How to print and send this testPUNCTUATION LESSONS
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THE PARTS OF SPEECH
ADJECTIVES
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ADVERBS
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CONJUNCTIONS
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DETERMINERS
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INTERJECTIONS
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NOUNS
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Parts of Speech Test EASILY CONFUSED WORDS* advice and advise
* adverse and averse* affect and effect
* appraise and apprise * avenge and revenge* bare and bear
* can and may
* coarse and course
* complement and compliment * compose and comprise * dependant and dependent * discreet and discrete * disinterested and uninterested* e.g. and i.e.
* envy and jealousy
* explicit and implicit * further and farther* gray and grey
* immigrate and emigrate* imply and infer
* its and it's
* loose and lose
* marinade and marinate * material and materiel* past and passed
* personal and personnel * poisonous or venomous * practice and practise * principal and principle* role and roll
* tenant and tenet
* their, there, and they're* too or to
* weather, whether, and wether* while or whilst
* who or whom
* who's and whose
* you're and your
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
* abbreviation
* absolute possessive* abstract noun
* accusative case
* acronym
* active sentence
* active voice
* adjective
* adjective clause
* adjective phrase
* adjunct
* adverb
* adverbial clause
* adverbial phrase
* affix
* analogy
* anastrophe
* antecedent
* antonym
* appositive
* archaism
* article
* aspect
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