Adverbs are words that modify (1) verbs, (2) adjectives, and (3) other adverbs. They tell how (manner), when (time), where(place), how much (degree), and why (cause). Why is a common one-word adverb that tells why. Adverbs that tell us how, when, where…
Grammar
Quiz for Lessons 6-10 – Parts of Speech – Verbs
Instructions: List the verb phrases in the following sentences.1. My wife is reading in the hammock under the tree.2. The message can’t be altered.3. Somewhere a party is being planned.4. Shouldn’t I be a clown for Halloween?5. I’ve run out of time.Now…
Parts of Sentences Rhyme
An easy way to learn or remember parts of speech. You say it like a poem. Practice until you know it by heart. Three little words you often see Are […]
30 Most Popular Verbs to Learn
These are the verbs that are used the most in English. Each verb is a link to full conjugation and use. Most popular Verbs you should know go remember be […]
Emphatic and reflexive pronouns
Read the following sentences and state whether the pronouns are emphatic or reflexive. Who painted this portrait? I did it myself. I myself went to the post office to post […]
Punctuation – Quotation Marks
Place question marks and exclamation points inside quotation marks if they are part of the quotation. Place question marks and exclamation points outside the quotation marks if they pertain to more than the quotation.Examples: Jim asked, “Where are you…
Comparatives worksheet
MARCH 3, 2016 – Make meaningful sentences using the hints given in the brackets. An example is given below. Silver is …………………….. gold. (precious) Silver is not as precious as […]
Remove the apostrophe
MARCH 2, 2016 – Rewrite the following sentences using the full forms of the words that have apostrophes. 1. He’s just gone out. 2. You’ll never find a better animal […]
Conjunctions worksheet
Complete the following sentences using appropriate conjunctions. (Conjunctions_worksheet.pdf) He ran so fast ………………….. he became breathless. a) as b) that c) to I asked him ………………….. he was born. a) […]
Using Infinitives
© 2016 english-at-home.com There are different types of infinitive in English. The most common is the “to do” form of the verb, as in “I want to study English”, which […]