Combining sentences

Writing short sentences all the time is dull and boring.  We can often combine two or three short sentences into one longer sentence.  This is more interesting to the reader and easier for the writer.  Complete this lesson to see how sentences can be combined.  Then take the quiz at the end of the lesson.

Combining Sentences on Prezi

Now and Then - Using the Present and Past Tense

You can watch a presentation about verbs in the present and past tenses.  Then you can click on a link to practice using verbs in the present and past tense.  There are two exercises you can try.

Present and Past Tenses on Prezi

Adverbs of frequency

You can click on the gray triangle above and see a presentation about words that tell you how often.  These are called adverbs of frequency.  When you have finished this presentation, you can take a quiz to see how well you understand.  Then, click on the link below to take a quiz on the questions that use adverbs of frequency.

Questions with adverbs of frequency

Words that describe - Adjectives

Adjectives are words that describe persons, places, or things.  Click on the link below to see a short presentation about adjectives and to practice recognizing and using adjectives.

Adjectives presentation

Parts of a Sentence

Click on the links below to complete more practice with parts of a sentence.

Parts of a sentence (1)

Parts of a sentence (2)

Sentence fragments

Dupin and Holmes: Twin Sons of Different Fathers

First came C. Auguste Dupin.  He was followed quickly by the even more famous Sherlock Holmes.  How were these two fictional detectives related?  How closely did the creator of Sherlock Holmes follow the example set by the creator of C. Auguste Dupin?  This exercise will help you find their similarities and their differences by comparing and contrasting them.  Click on the link below to open a file that you may print and use to keep notes.

Compare and Contrast

The Purloined Letter - Part 2

In the second part of The Purloined Letter, we find out how Dupin acquired the stolen letter.  After reading the conclusion of this story,  please complete these activities to check your understanding of the story.

The Reader as Detective
On the Trail
Finding Word Meanings
Reviewing the Case