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HyperGrammar
American heritage usage of English language:
A practical and authoritative
guide to contemporary English. The reference has details on grammar, style,
diction, word formation, gender, social groups and scientific
forms. It is valuable for teachers and students.

The parts of speech. English grammar classifies words based upon the eight
parts of speech. You will interactively learn each of the eight parts of speech.
Spelling rules.
A must visit site for students.
Review exercise for the eight parts of speech
Modern English grammar: Use the free HyperTextbook to survey English
syntax and its usage.

11 rules of writing
Indispensable writing resources

Writing resources
Glossary-11 rules of writing
Punctuation made simple
Common errors in English language
English language resource links
Common errors in English.
A must visit site.
Commonly confused words.
A must visit site for every teacher & student at
every level of learning.
A word a day
. Learn a new word each day. Access the archived words of
the past.
Writing a letter of recommendation

Online writing resources

Writing and rhetoric links
Research paper help
Deadwood phrases. Delete the deadwood phrases from your written and
spoken English.
Revising prose
. The site describes twelve basic principles of good prose style
and illustrates most of these principles with examples.
The King's English. This is a classic English grammar  book first published
in 1908. The entire book is online. A must visit site for those who want to
improve their speaking & writing skills.
The elements of style in English by William Strunk, Jr
. This is a classic
book that is available free online. A must visit site.
English parts of speech

What is English grammar?

English grammar resources. The site may just have what you need for
grammar. It has over 100 resources.
Short stories in English

Classic English reading
English proverbs
Guide to grammar and style by Jack Lynch
Online English dictionary: Type in your word and click GO!
Foreign words & phrases in English

Grammar bytes: Has terms, exercises, handouts, and tips and rules.
Test your grammar knowledge with interactive exercises.
Grammar now. You have questions, the site has answers.
How improving your vocabulary will jump-start your career

Free online writing assistant. The site offers a guide to writing essays and
term papers.
Punctuation

Merriam-Webster online

Search the Compact Oxford English Dictionary
Yahoo grammar, usage, and style. The site has many resources
Guide to English grammar, mechanics, and usage rules
Grammar slammer. A must visit site.
Glossary of grammatical terms

Grammar, punctuation, and spelling. The site has exercises.
Planning/Writing/Revising/Genres
Punctuation rules
Free printable activity sheets & project helpers

Words, grammar, spelling

Online language arts resources
The reading village
Poetry unit

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