Basic English Grammar Lessons

00:00:00:00 Start Reset Stop Watch Do as Directed Do as Directed Instructions: Choose the correct Pronouns in each sentence below: If any one of the sisters needs a ride, Select she you can call me. If the board of directors controls the company, Select he they may vote for a raise. Neither the pilot nor the attendants have given, Select his their opinion about the mishap. Select Has Have neither the pilot nor the attendants given Select their his opinion about the mishap? A person needs to see Select their his dentist twice a year. Each of these companies and Select their its workers can call me any time. Each girl and each boy must have Select her/his your books. Neither her parents nor she was showing Select her their interest in meeting with me. Neither she nor her parents Select was were showing their interest in meeting with me. Instructions:Choose ...

  Gerunds and Infinitives A gerund is the +ing form of a verb e.g., going, talking, understanding etc. An infinitive = to + the simple form of a verb e.g. to talk, to go, to play etc.      1.   Playing tennis is my hobby. (gerund-noun)      2.   I enjoy playing tennis. (gerund)      3.   She is exhausted because she has played tennis.      4.   She is excited about playing tennis. (gerund)      5.   Walking is good exercise.      6.   Sara and Nadia are playing tennis. (Verb-present participle)      7.   Sara and Nadia were playing tennis. (present participle)      8.   I heard some surprising news (noun). (adjective-present participle adjective)      9.   I am breaking a news.      10.            ...

Parts of Speech Worksheet Parts of Speech Identification Instructions: Read the following story and identify the correct option for Linking and Sense and Action Verbs, then Check Score This morning, the sky looked clear and the air felt fresh. The flowers in the garden smelled sweet, and the tasted warm. They had vibrant hues. Ali looked carfully at his notes before his class began. the bell sounded loudlly and the students ran quickly to their classes. One girl smelled deeeply the roses, while another boy tasted the cake eagerly his mother packed for his lunch. Every body looked happy. Sir Micheal is a good teacher. He always appears cool and calm in the class. But he appears a little bit nervous.The students look at him curiously and he becomes happy. This morning, the sky looked --Choose-- Action Verb Sense Verb clear --Choose-- Noun Pronoun Verb Adjective Adverb Prepositi...

Reading Comprehension Writer's Tone Ex. 2 Reading Comprehension Indentifying the Tone of the writer in RC Instructions: Read the following sentenses, then click to find the TONE. Follow WhatsApp Channel "English Pro Talk "In accordance with the recent regulations, all participants are required to submit their applications by the end of this month. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from the program. The committee will carefully review each entry before making final decisions. Participants are advised to adhere strictly to the provided guidelines." --Choose-- Neutral Formal Informal Serious Humorous Optimistic Pessimistic Critical Sarcastic Pursuasive Nostalgic Didactic Refelective Satirical "Hey! Guess what? I finally finished that novel you recommended, and oh boy, it was a rollercoaster of emotions! ...

Parts of Speech Worksheet Identification of Denotation and Connotation Instructions: Read the following sentences The light from the lamp brightened the whole room. --Choose-- Denotative Connotative Education brings the light of knowledge to society. --Choose-- Denotative Connotative Hard work is the crown of success. --Choose-- Denotative Connotative The king placed a golden crown on his head. --Choose-- Denotative Connotative The bird flapped its wings and flew away. --Choose-- Denotative Connotative Education gives wings to our dreams. --Choose-- Denotative Connotative The flowers in the garden smelled sweet. --Choose-- Denotative Connotative The flowers in the garden smelled of happiness and hop...

Parts of Speech Worksheet Parts of Speech Identification Instructions: Read the following story and identify the correct opiton for each Parts of Speech and Phrase, then click to Check Your Score . The Naughty Boys and the Puppy: A group of naughty boys entered the park and saw a puppy. They picked up a stick and started teasing it. The poor puppy barked loudly and tried to run away. The boys laughed and threw small stones at it. Just then, an old man with a long white beard stood up and said, “Alas!” He walked quickly towards the boys and shouted, “Stop that at once!” The boys became frightened and dropped the stick. The old man picked up the puppy and patted it gently. The puppy wagged its tail and felt safe in his arms. The boys felt ashamed of their behavior. They said sorry to the old man and promised never to hurt any animal again. A group of some naughty boys --Choose-- Noun Phrase Verb phrase Adjective phrase ...