Mark Naser

This activity includes information to help you recognize and use appositives, handy writing tools that can make writing more concise and effective. A technique is taught to ensure that the appositive is used correctly. A worksheet is provided that includes 5 T/F questions based on your learning and 10 practice examples -- because you learn best when you do! An answer key is provided.

This worksheet helps students construct sentences that use prepositions with "whom" and "which." An example would be " The people on which you rely will always be there." This is an advanced grammar structure best used in formal situations. It signals proficiency in written and spoken English.

This worksheet provides a short sample passage with several redundancies that learners can correct. By the end of the exercise, learners will be better aware of techniques they can use to improve the conciseness of their writing. An answer key is also provided on the second page, which is one of many acceptable revisions.

This worksheet provides examples of common writing mistakes, with a focus on grammar. Learners look over these examples and then try finding them in 10 sentences. To do this, they must identify the type of mistake and then write it correctly in the space below. An answer key is provided to facilitate learning.

This exercise requires learners to combine short sentences into longer ones. They do this nine times, and then put together their longer sentences into a coherent paragraph. To accomplish this, learners must make important decisions such as what information should be omitted and how best to punctuate sentences for maximum effect. A sample response is provided in the answer key.

This worksheet is worksheet 3 in a series. It provides ten (10) words in a table -- each starting with the letter "b" -- along with their different formations. Students must then complete the fill in the blanks that follow by selecting not only which word is correct, but which form of the word. An answer key is also provided.

This worksheet is worksheet 2 in a series. It provides ten (10) words in a table -- each starting with the letter "a" -- along with their different formations. Students must then complete the fill in the blanks that follow by selecting not only which word is correct, but which form of the word. An answer key is also provided.

This worksheet is worksheet 1 in a series. It provides ten (10) words in a table -- each starting with the letter "a" -- along with their different formations. Students must then complete the fill in the blanks that follow by selecting not only which word is correct, but which form of the word. An answer key is also provided.

These 10 questions are based on Sherwood Anderson's classic short story "The Egg," which is easily searchable online. The questions test students' understanding of the major elements of fiction -- including theme, characterization, literary devices, and more -- as they apply to the story.