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grammar and writing resources
- Dr. Grammar
"Your Rx for Writing Ills." The site has an archive of the doctor's answers to questions about grammar, usage, punctuation, spelling, and general language concerns. Other features include links to grammar, English as a second language, word origins, "Fun With Words," and plagiarism resources. Created by a professor of English at the University of Northern Iowa.
URL: http://www.drgrammar.org/
- Grammar and Style Notes
A "miscellany of grammatical rules and explanations, comments on style, and suggestions on usage."
URL: http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/Writing/
- The ESL Study Hall: Grammar
Includes Self Study Quizzes for EFL students, a Guide to Grammar and Writing (grammar explanations followed by online quizzes and explanations), and more.
URL: http://home.gwu.edu/~meloni/eslstudyhall/shgrammar.htm
- Guide to Grammar & Writing
Includes definitions of sentence parts, usage rules for commas and other punctuation marks, plurals and possessives, spelling, nouns and modifiers, words and phrases to avoid, capitalization, spelling and abbreviations, and more. From the Capital Community College Foundation.
URL: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/
- The Elements of Style
Transcription of the book The Elements of Style, by William Strunk, Jr., published in 1918. Covers "the rules of usage [in the English language] and principles of composition most commonly violated. The numbers of the sections may be used as references in correcting manuscript." From Bartleby.com.
URL: http://www.bartleby.com/141/
- Daily Grammar
Clear and simple lessons on the basics of English grammar. Also features a glossary.
URL: http://www.dailygrammar.com/
- Grammar Bytes
Find detailed definitions of common grammar terms (everything from abstract nouns to verbs), Test your grammar knowledge, Teacher’s Handouts (download the handouts that accompany the interactive exercises), and more.
URL: http://www.chompchomp.com/menu.htm
- The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation
Includes grammar rules (with Quizzes and samples), Punctuation and Capitalization Rules, Rules for Writing Numbers, Recommended Reading, etc.
URL: http://www.grammarbook.com/default.asp
- Traci's Lists of Ten
The Lists of Ten , created by an educational and technical consultant with an English teaching background "are writing assignments, classroom activities, and teaching strategies for middle, secondary, and college teachers. In addition to classroom-ready assignments and activities, you'll find teaching tips, pedagogical guidelines, [and] administrative pointers."
URL: http://www.tengrrl.com/tens/
- Online English Grammar
Free online reference and guide for English grammar, writing, punctuation and learning. You can test your English and use the reference sections.
URL: http://www.edufind.com/english/grammar/index.cfm
- On-Line Writing Lab (OWL): Handouts for Students and Teachers
More than 100 documents on writing skills, in such catagories as: Planning to Write; English as a Second Language; Grammar, Spelling, and Punctuation; Research and Documenting Sources; and Business Writing.
URL: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/
- English Exercises Online
Designed for students of English as a foreign language, this site provides online lessons and exercises covering vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, and dictation. Also features interactive quizzes and exercises. Includes related links for English language learners. Searchable.
URL: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/
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