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5 Steps to Research!: Useful Grammar Things to Know!

Use independently or as a class--5 basic steps to research

Grammar & Mechanics

Clear explanations and examples! Very helpful for ESL students & teachers. From the Purdue OWL (Online Learning Lab)

Adjective or Adverb - This worksheet discusses the differences between adjectives and adverbs. It defines adjectives and adverbs, shows what each can do, and offers several examples of each in use.

How to Use Adjectives and Adverbs - This resource provides basic guidelines of adjective and adverb use.

How to Use Articles (a/an/the) - This handout discusses the differences between indefinite articles (a/an) and definite articles (the).

Irregular Verbs - This handout contains a list and discussion of common irregular verbs.

Numbers - This section discusses numbers, how to write them correctly, and when to use numerical expressions instead.

Prepositions - This section deals with prepositions and their standard uses.

Relative Pronouns - This handout provides detailed rules and examples for the usage of relative pronouns (that, who, whom, whose, which, where, when, and why).

Sentence Punctuation Patterns - This handout describes eight sentence punctuation patterns with examples.

Subject/Verb Agreement - This handout will help you understand the common grammar problem of subject/verb agreement.

Two-Part (Phrasal) Verbs (Idioms) - This resource provides an overview and lists of phrasal/two part verbs.

Verb Tenses - This handout explains and describes the sequence of verb tenses in English.

Verbals: Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives - This handout provides a detailed overview (including descriptions and examples) of gerunds, participles, and infinitives.

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