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This archive contains links to all of our free grammar lessons and quizzes.  Daily Grammar consists of 440 lessons and 88 quizzes.  Lessons 1-90 cover the eight parts of speech, which are verbs, nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections.  Lessons 91-300 cover the parts of the sentence, such as appositives, predicate nominatives, direct objects, prepositional phrases, clauses, and verbals.  Lessons 301-440 cover the mechanics of grammar, which is also known as capitalization and punctuation.  You can use this archive to study Daily Grammar at your own pace.  Our lessons have been organized by lesson number and by subject.

Since my self improvement articles are normally pretty long, I thought I'd create a section for shorter articles on various topics. These articles may or may not be directed related to motivation but hopefully you will find some use out of them. Enjoy.

experience has also taught me that readers, for better or worse, will approach your work with a jaundiced eye and an itch to judge. While your grammar shouldn't be a reflection of your creative powers or writing abilities, let's face it - it usually is. Below are 20 common grammar mistakes I see routinely, not only in editorial queries and submissions, but in print: in HR manuals, blogs, magazines, newspapers, trade journals, and even best selling novels. If it makes you feel any better, I've made each of these mistakes a hundred times, and I know some of the best authors in history have lived to see these very toadstools appear in print. Let's hope you can learn from some of their more famous mistakes.

Do your students struggle to write with detail? Are their descriptions limited, lacking in specifics or uninformative? If so, you can help your students write more engaging and elaborate pieces by teaching the following strategies for elaboration.

Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject.

"The links below will take you to web-friendly versions of most of the handouts and skills-based worksheets we have available in the University Writing Center.  Though we believe that the best way to learn writing skills is by practicing them in your own writing projects, the worksheets and handouts we offer here may provide some focused help with issues that arise in your own writing.    "

"Bringing multimedia into the classroom is a great way to engage students in learning. Supplementing lessons, opening up new interests, and offering inspiration, online videos make for an incredible teaching tool. In 2010, we covered our favorite 100 video sites for educators, and we've now updated our list for 2012 with more than 100 resources and more than 25 brand new entries. Read on, and you'll be able to check out the very best sources for educational videos on the web."

In English, it is common to use more than one adjective before a noun - for example, "He's a silly young fool," or "she's a smart, energetic woman." When you use more than one adjective, you have to put them in the right order, according to type. This page will explain the different types of adjectives and the correct order for them.

The etymology of a word refers to its origin and historical development: that is, its earliest known use, its transmission from one language to another, and its changes in form and meaning. Etymology is also the term for the branch of linguistics that studies word histories.

Our vocabulary and language are the way we are able to express our thoughts, ideas and opinions. They are the building blocks of our communication. The more accurately and concisely we communicate, the easier it is to accomplish our goals. Having a formal education is not necessary to have a large vocabulary. In fact, most people improve their vocabulary on their own. It is our hope this website, along with other linked sites, will help you improve your vocabulary and English skills.