Grammar Help Intermediate Test Prep ELA 8 (Grades7-8) Literary Devices What is a semi-colon? A semi-colon is often used in much the same way a comma is used, but it is a slightly stronger mark of punctuation. It can mean a pause that is longer, closer to being a full stop. There are three specific uses for the semi-colon: A semi-colon can be used to join two simple sentences (independent clauses) when there is no conjunction (and, but, or, so , for, yet). Usually a writer chooses to use a semi-colon here because the two sentences being joined are very closely related. A semi-colon can be used to join two simple sentences (independent clauses) connected by a conjunctive adverb (therefore, however, instead, also). For example: A semi-colon can be used to separate groups of words that already contain commas. Click on the chalkboard to practice working with semi-colons! This site is best viewed with Internet Explorer Copyright © 2001-2011Oswego City School DistrictNew York State Intermediate Test Prep CenterStudyzone.org
Paragraph Structure and Format, 10 min. 7 Great Grammar Sites for Teachers and Students June , 2014 Today I am sharing with you a list of some useful websites you can use with your students to help them better improve their grammar knowledge and polish their writing skill. From grammar lessons and teaching materials to free downloadable worksheets and presentations, this collection of websites will provide you with the content you need for teaching grammar. 1- Grammar Bytes Grammar Bytes is a great website that is packed full of teaching materials teachers can use to teach grammar.Grammar Bytes provides a glossary of common terms, fun interactive activities and exercises for students to test their grammar knowledge,instructional presentations and tons of tips on teaching grammar. 2- Road to Grammar Road to Grammar is a free website that provides a wide vareity of resources for teaching grammar. 3- Grammar Gold Grammar Gold provides grammar practice for grades 1 to 5.You can click on any of the grades to access the grammar lessons it features. 4- Grammar Snack
Five Paragraph Essay Rap!, 1 min., silly