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Rules for using commas with extra information

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The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation

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The definition of an appositive is a word or word group that defines or further identifies the noun or noun phrase preceding it.

Rule: When an appositive is essential to the meaning of the noun it belongs to, don't use commas. When the noun preceding the appositive provides sufficient identification on its own, use commas around the appositive.

Example: Jorge Torres, our senator, was born in California.
Explanation: Our senator is an appositive of the proper noun Jorge Torres. Our senator is surrounded by commas because Jorge Torres is a precise identifier.

Example: Our pediatrician, André Wilson, was born in California.
Explanation: Our pediatrician is still a relatively precise identifier so André Wilson is not considered essential.
CEO Julie Minsky will be our featured speaker.
Explanation: Julie Minsky is necessary to help identify CEO, so no commas are used.

Example: Julie Minsky, CEO, will be our featured speaker.
Explanation: Julie Minsky is a precise identifier so the appositive is surrounded by commas.

Example: The girl who received a scholarship is my sister.
Explanation: The girl by itself is not sufficient information.

Example: My sister, who received a scholarship, will attend Harvard.
Explanation: My sister is a relatively precise identifier.

Example: My friend Harvey is an animal lover.
Explanation: My friend is not a precise identifier because one may have numerous friends.
Harvey, my friend, loves animals.
Explanation: Harvey is a precise identifier.

Pop Quiz
Add commas if needed.
1. Ella my little sister will escort you to your seat.
2. My little sister Ella will escort you to your seat. Hint: You have two younger sisters.
Pop Quiz Answers:
1. Ella, my little sister, will escort you to your seat.
2. My little sister Ella will escort you to your seat. CORRECT. No commas if you have two (or more) younger sisters.
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Commas with Appositives - The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation

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The definition of an appositive is a word or word group that defines or further identifies the noun or noun phrase preceding it. Rule: When an appositive is essential to the meaning of the noun it belongs to, don't use commas. When the noun preceding the appositive provides sufficient identification on its own, use commas [...]

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Progressive Tense
The progressive tense involves action that is, was, or will be in progress at a certain time. In the progressive tense, verbs are formed with a "be" verb + ing.

run

eat

learn

cook

Perfect Tense
The present perfect tense describes an action that started in the past and continues to the present time. Use has/have + the past participle form of the verb.

The past perfect tense describes an action that started and ended in the past. Use had + the past participle form of the verb.

The future perfect tense describes future actions that will occur before some other action. Use will have + the past participle form of the verb.

run

learn

know

cook

Using the following sentence and create three more sentences using the present, past, and future progressive tenses.

I sing a song on the big stage.

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb given.

1)He (exercise) hard since last year.
2)I (study) math as my major since high school.

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The progressive tense involves action that is, was, or will be in progress at a certain time. In the progressive tense, verbs are formed with a "be" verb + ing. run eat learn cook The present perfect tense describes an action that started in the past and continues to the present time.

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Choose the correct tense verb to complete each sentence. Remember, a present tense verb tell about now. Present tense verbs usually end in -s. (Example: Susan bakes cupcakes.) A past tense verb tells about the past. Past tense verbs often end in -ed. (Example: Susan baked cupcakes.) Future te…

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What is a verb tense?

A verb tense tells us when the action happened - an action or past state of being (i.e. a to be verb).

There are 3 simple verb tenses we are going to learn about:
#1 - Present tense means something that is happening NOW!
#2 - Past tense means that something already happened.
#3 - Future tense means something is going to happen in the future.

HINT! What's a to be verb? Here's a reminder:

Simple Past Tense

Past tense means something that already happened or a past state of being.

For most verbs, you add the ending -ED.

Present tense

Past Tense

I walk to school.

I walk ed to school.

You jump rope.

You jump ed rope yesterday.

He picks up the cat.

He pick ed up the cat.

Simple Present Tense

Present tense means something is happening right now. It can also mean things that repeatedly happen or general things that you always do, like a routine or a habit.

Examples:
* I Slide down the slide.
* You smell the flowers.
* We look at books.

Repeated Actions:

These can happen anytime in the past, present, or future, but the simple present tense is used to describe things you do repeatedly or as a habit.

Examples:
* Joey eats vegetables to stay healthy.
* Sarah exercises to keep her body strong.
* I like chocolate.

Generalizations:

Generalizations means something that is a constant or reality. They are formed using linking verbs with to be.

Examples:
* I am happy.
* You are very smart.
* Our family is large.

Simple Future Tense

Future tense means something that will happen in the future.

Examples:
* I will go to school tomorrow.
* You will eat four cookies after dinner.
* We will read for one hour for homework.
* They will be tired next week.

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What Are Participles? (with Examples)

A participle is a verb form that can be used (1) as an adjective, (2) to create verb tense, or (3) to create the passive voice.

There are two types of participles:

Ready for the Test?

(Function 1) Participles as Adjectives

Examples of Participles Being Used as Adjectives

Here are some present and past participles being used as adjectives:

More Examples of Present Participles as Adjectives

Remember that present participles end in -ing. Here are some more examples:

boiling water

caring nature

deserving recipient

Here are some real-life examples of present participles (shaded) being used as adjectives:

A laughing man is stronger than a suffering man. (Gustave Flaubert, 1821-1880)

If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man. (Mark Twain, 1835-1910)

The only thing that comes to a sleeping man is dreams. (Tupac Shakur)

More Examples of Past Participles as Adjectives

Remember that past participles have various endings, usually -ed, -d, -t, -en, or -n. Here are some more examples:

broken window

painted frame

destroyed bridge

Here are some real-life examples of past participles (shaded) being used as adjectives:

A swollen eye is God's way of telling you to improve your interpersonal skills.

Do not waste time staring at a closed door.

I like children...if they're properly cooked. (W.C. Fields)
(Don't forget that an adjective can also appear after the noun it is modifying. See predicate adjectives.)

Participle Phrases

It is really common to see participles in participle phrases. A participle phrase also acts like an adjective. In the examples below, the participle phrases are shaded and the participles are in bold:

The man carrying the bricks is my father.
carrying the bricks describes the the man.)
She showed us a plate of scones crammed with cream.
(The participle phrase crammed with cream describes the scones.)
Whistling the same tune as always, Ted touched the front of his cap with his forefinger as she dismounted.
(The participle phrase Whistling the same tune as always describes Ted.)
Stunned by the blow, Mike quickly gathered his senses and searched frantically for the pepper spray.
(The participle phrase Stunned by the blow describes Mike.)
Read more about participle phrases.
(Function 2) Participles to Form Verb Tense

Participles are not just used as adjectives. They are also used to form verb tenses.

Present Participles in Verb Tenses

Here are the verb tenses that are formed using present participles (shaded):

Read more about present participles.

Past Participles in Verb Tenses

Here are the verb tenses that are formed using past participles (shaded):

Read more about past participles.

(Function 3) Past Participles to Form the Passive Voice

Past participles are also used to form the passive voice. A verb is said to be in the "passive voice" when its subject does not perform the action of the verb but has the action of the verb performed on it. For example:

The painting was taken to the auction.
passive voice. The action was done to the subject ("the painting").)
Conversely, when the subject of the sentence is acting out the verb, the verb is said to be in active voice. For example:

Toby took the painting to the auction.
active voice. The subject ("Toby") did the action.)
Read more about the passive voice.
Forming the Passive Voice

The passive voice is form as follows:

[verb "to be"] + [past participle]

In these examples, the verb "to be" is bolded and the past participles are shaded:

The convict was captured after just two hours on the run.

The goats are milked twice a day.

My VIPs will be flown to the stadium by helicopter.

Here, for references purposes, is a list of all the forms of the passive voice. Note that past participles feature in every version.
(NB: Don't be alarmed by the complexity of the structures in this table. Some of these tenses are rarely accounted in the passive voice.)

The 4 Past Tenses

Example

The 4 Present Tenses

Example

The 4 Future Tenses

Example

Future Perfect Tense (Passive Voice)

The cake will have been eaten before the dancing starts.

Future Perfect Progressive Tense (Passive Voice)

The cake will have been being eaten for over two centuries by then.

Perfect Participles

Before we end this lesson on participles, there is another term we should cover quickly: "perfect participles."

Perfect participles are formed like this:

"Having" + [past participle]

Examples:

Having taken

Having eaten

Having played

Some more examples of perfect participles (shaded):

Having heard the news, he quickly sold his brother's record collection.

Having been promised a steak dinner, she looked less than impressed with her Happy Meal.

Don't think of the perfect participle as a third type of participle. It is just a commonly used structure that features a present participle ("having") and a past participle (e.g., "taken," "eaten," "played").
Why Should I Care about Participles?

If you're learning or teaching English, then understanding participles is essential because adjectives, verb tense, and the passive voice are language essentials.

If you're a native English speaker, then you almost certainly use present and past participles without giving the grammar a second thought. And, as a rule, participles are not responsible for many writing errors among native speakers.

What's more interesting is that participles can provide some worthwhile benefits. With that in mind, here are two good reasons to think about participles a little more than you might have done previously.

(Reason 1) Participles allow a sentence structure that lets you say two or more things tidily.

Participles can be used to create a sentence structure that allows you to say two or more things about your subject efficiently. For example:

Imbued with common sense and technical know-how, Jack is adept at identifying cost-effective solutions to business problems.

Demonstrating level headedness in all business dealings, Jill listens actively and engages appropriately when in disagreement.
(This example features a present participle (bold) in a participle phrase (shaded).)
This participle-phrase upfront structure is particularly useful when writing personal appraisals. It allows you to shoehorn in an extra observation about your subject in a single sentence.
Read more about the benefits of using participles on the non-finite verbs page.

(Reason 2) Passive sentences have some great benefits.

As past participles are used to create passive sentences, it is worth mentioning here that passive sentences have some great benefits. More specifically, passive sentences are useful to:

(1) Avoid blame.
(2) Show a neutral or objective tone.
(3) Show the doer is unimportant, unknown, or obvious.
(4) Emphasize the subject.
(5) Use the same subject twice.

Read more about these benefits of passive sentences.
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What Are Verbs? (with Examples)
A verb is a word that expresses a physical action (jump), a mental action (guess), or a state of being (exist). Here are some more examples:

A physical action (e.g., "to swim," "to write," "to climb").

A mental action (e.g., "to think," "to guess," "to consider").

A state of being (e.g., "to be," "to exist," "to appear").

You might find it useful to think of verbs as "doing" words.
Verbs Expressing Physical Actions
Here are some sentences with verbs that express physical actions. (In each example, the verb is in bold.)
Verbs Expressing Mental Actions
While many verbs express physical actions (e.g., "to jump," "to dance," "to sing"), verbs can also express mental actions. For example:
Verbs Expressing a State of Being
A small but extremely important group of verbs do not express any activity at all; they express a state of being. The most important verb in this group (arguably of all) is the verb "to be."

Here is the verb "to be" in the differenttenses:

Subject

Verb "to be"

past tense

present tense

future tense

Here are some real examples with the verb "to be": Here are some other verbs that express a state of being.
A Video Summary
Here is a video summarizing this lesson about verbs and the key terms associated with verbs.

The Types of Verbs
As we've covered, a verb can be categorized as a physical verb (e.g., to run), a mental verb (e.g., to think), or a state-of-being verb (e.g., to be). However, a verb will often be further categorized as one of the following:
Action Verb
An action verb expresses an activity that a person or thing can do. For example: Compare those verbs with these:
Stative Verb
A stative verb expresses a state rather than an action. A stative verb typically relates to a state of being, a thought, or an emotion. For example:
Transitive Verb
A transitive verb is one that acts on something (i.e., it has a direct object). For example: Note: The direct object of a transitive verb can be found by finding the verb and asking "what?" For example, "saw what?" (answer: the dog); "ate what?" (answer: the pie); "will give what?" (answer: the letter).

Read more about transitive verbs.
Intransitive Verb
An intransitive verb is one that does not act on something (i.e., there is no direct object). For example: Read more about intransitive verbs.
Auxiliary Verb
An auxiliary verb (or helping verb) accompanies a main verb to help express tense, voice or mood. The most common auxiliary verbs are "be," "do," and "have" (in their various forms). Here are some examples of auxiliary verbs:

Lee has eaten all the pies.
tense.)
The table has been prepared.
(Here, the auxiliary verbs "has been" help to express voice (in this case, the passive voice).)
If he were to arrive in the next 10 minutes, we would be on schedule.
(Here, the auxiliary verbs "were" and "would" help to express mood (in this case, the subjunctive mood).)
Read more about auxiliary verbs.
Modal Verb
A modal verb is a type of auxiliary verb used to express ideas such as ability, possibility, permission, and obligation. The modal auxiliary verbs are "can," "could," "may," "might," "must," "ought to," "shall," "should," "will," and "would." For example:

Lee can eat a lot of pies.

Lee might eat that pie before he gets home.

Lee may eat as many pies as he likes.

Lee should give you some of that pie given you bought it.
(Here, the modal verb "should" helps to express the idea of obligation.)
Read more about auxiliary modal verbs.
Phrasal Verb
A phrasal verb is a verb made up of more than one word (usually two words). A phrasal verb has a main verb and another word (either a preposition or a particle). The phrasal verb usually has a meaning different to the main verb. For example:Read more about phrasal verbs.
Regular and Irregular Verbs
A regular verb is one that forms its simple past tense and its past participle by adding -ed or -d to the base form of the verb. (Note: There are spelling rules to consider too.) For example:

Regular Verb

Simple Past Tense

Past Participle

An irregular verb is one that does not conform to this ruling. For example:

Irregular Verb

Simple Past Tense

Past Participle

Read more about regular and irregular verbs.
Verb Terminology
There is a lot of grammatical terminology associated with verbs. Below are explanations of the most common terms. (There is a more comprehensive list in our Glossary of Terms.)
The Infinitive Form
When a verb is preceded by the word "to," it is said to be in its infinitive form (i.e., its most basic form).
I have to smoke that! ("To smoke" is the infinitive form of the verb.)
Read more about the infinitive form of a verb.
Past Tense
Verbs that express actions in the past are said to be in the past tense.
Present Tense
Verbs that express actions occurring now are said to be in the present tense.

John jumps out the window.

Who is ill?

He is the kind of a guy who lights up a room just by flicking a switch.
("Is" is the present tense of the verb "to be," and "lights up" is the present tense of the verb "to light up.")

Future Tense
Verbs that express actions in the future are said to be in the future tense. These are usually formed by preceding the verb with the word "will."Read more about verb tenses.
Take a test on verb tenses.
Subject of a Verb
The person or thing performing the action of the verb is said to be the subject of the verb or the "subject of the sentence."Read more about the subject of a verb.
Direct Object of a Verb
Many verbs perform an action on something. This is called the direct object of the verb. Some verbs cannot have a direct object. These verbs are calledintransitive verbs. Verbs that can have a direct object (most of them) are calledtransitive verbs.Read more about direct objects.
Indirect Object of a Verb
Some verbs have two objects, a direct object and an indirect object. The indirect object is the person or thing for whom the action was performed.Read more about indirect objects.
Passive Sentence
The subject of a sentence does not always do the action of the verb. Sometimes, the action is done to the subject. Such sentences are called passive sentences because the subjects are being passive, i.e., not doing anything.

Carl was arrested.

(Note: "Carl" is the subject of the verb "to be.")
Passive verbs always comprise two parts ("was arrested" in this example). The person doing the action of the verb in a passive sentence is usually shown with the word "by."

Carl was arrested by PC Adams.

Passive verbs are said to be in the passive voice. Passive sentences can be quite useful:

The carpet was damaged.

Mark damaged the carpet.
(A passive sentence contrasts with an active sentence (where the subject performs the verb). This is an example of an active sentence. It tells us that Mark damaged the carpet.)
Read more about passive sentences.
Active Sentence
Active sentences contrast with passive sentences. In an active sentence, the subject of the verb performs the action.

We damaged the carpet.

Jamie read a story.
(This is an active sentence. "Jamie" is the subject. "Jamie read" a story.)
Read more about active sentences.
Conjugation of Verbs
A verb will change its form a little depending on the subject. For example:

I write.

He writes.

The jackal laughs.

The jackals laugh.

When verbs change in this way, it is known as "conjugation." A verb conjugates according to the subject. The subject of a verb can be in one of six forms:

I

You

He / She / It

We

You

They

The first three are the singular forms (known as first person singular, second person singular, and third person singular). The second three are the plural forms (known as first person plural, second person plural and third person plural).

All subjects fit into one of these categories. For example, "jackal" is like "he" (i.e., third person singular) and "jackals" is like "they" (i.e., third person plural). (This subject rarely causes problems for native English speakers, who conjugate verbs correctly without much thought.)

Interestingly, this is the origin of the insurance term "third party" (i.e., it's insurance covering actions by "them").

Read more about subject-verb agreement.
Participles
Participles are formed from verbs. There are two types: present participles and past participles. Present participles end -ing. Past participles have various endings (e.g., -ed, -en). Below is a table showing some participles:

Verb

Present Participle

Past Participle

Participles are classified as adjectives. (Note: When a verb form (like a participle) functions as an adjective or a noun, it is known as averbal.) Below are some examples of participles being used as adjectives:

Our business is badly affected by the soaring price of wool.

He is a forgotten hero.
(The word "forgotten" is a past participle. Here, it is being used as an adjective to describe "hero.")
Read more about participles.
All the Parts of Speech
Here is a video for beginners that summarizes all the parts of speech.

Why Should I Care about Verbs?
Even though there's a lot of terminology associated with verbs, native English speakers are really good at using them (e.g., using the right tense, conjugating verbs correctly). We can handle all this stuff without giving the grammar a second thought. Nevertheless, the terms covered on this page will definitely be useful if you decide to learn a foreign language or to teach English because, if you do, you will encounter all of these terms. Knowing what they mean in English is a great starting point for learning how these features are addressed in other languages.

That said, some of the terms covered in this entry do have their own oddities or traps, and these are covered on their individual pages. At the "verb" level, there are five good reasons to think more carefully about verbs.
(Reason 1) Write flowing sentences.
We fill our speech with verbs. For that reason, speech is great. It's clear and structured naturally. Writing, on the other hand, can be boring, corporate, predictable, and structured abnormally. These bad traits are most often caused by an overuse of nouns.

So, a good trick to ensure your writing leans towards verbs and not nouns is tosay your sentence aloud and make that the start point of your sentence structure. This is a good way to get some verbs into your writing and to limit yourself to just enough nouns to get the job done.

Unnatural (Overusing Nouns)

Natural (Deploying a Good Verb)

I was under the mistaken assumption you had made the payment.

I mistakenly assumed you had paid.

They are in agreement that he was in violation of several regulations.

They agree he violated several regulations.

She will be in attendance to present a demonstration of how the weather will have an effect on our process.

She will attend to demonstrate how the weather will affect our process.

Opting for verbs over nouns will not only make your sentences flow better but also reduce your word count because you will avoid the articles (e.g., "an," "the") and prepositions (e.g., "in," "on") required to make nouns work.

There's another refinement. To optimize your sentence flow and to reduce your word count even further, opt for action verbs overlinking verbs, which like nouns can sound a little stuffy.

Stuffy (Using Linking Verbs)

Natural (Using Action Verbs)

This rule is applicable to both teams.

This rule applies to both teams.

The treaty is binding for all parties.

The treaty binds all parties.

Top Tip

"If your writing reads like writing, then re-write it."

(Reason 2) Ensure your subject and verb agree in number.
Here is an excellent reason to care about verbs: subject-verb agreement.

"Subject-verb agreement" means using the right version of the verb to agree with the subject. It just means saying "The catwas hungry" and not "The cat were hungry." In other words, it's about changing a verb to match its subject (called "verb conjugation").

Verb conjugation is a simple concept, but there are many traps that cause writers to match asingular subject with a plural verb or vice versa. When this mistake occurs, we say there is no subject-verb agreement. A subject and its verb must agree.

Here are three examples of sentences with no subject-verb agreement. (The verbs are shown in bold.)

Either of the buttons work.

The agenda are pinned on the wall.

Jack as well as Jill fall down the hill.
("Falls" would be correct because "as well as" does not create a compound subject like "and" does.)
Read more about the traps that cause no subject-verb agreement.
(Reason 3) Avoid common spelling errors related to verbs.
Here are some common spelling errors caused by failing to spot a verb:

"Accept" is a verb, but "except" usually isn't.

"Advise" is verb, but "advice" isn't.

"Affect" is usually a verb, but "effect" usually isn't.

"Lose" is usually a verb, but "loose" usually isn't.

"Marinate" is a verb, but "marinade" isn't.

"Passed" is a verb, but "past" isn't.

In British English, "practise" is a verb, but "practice" isn't.

In British English, "license" is a verb, but "licence" isn't.

(Reason 4) Spot when you've written a sentence and end it appropriately.
Verbs are important. You can't write a sentence without one. Remember that a sentence expresses a complete thought and includes a subject that governs at least one finite verb. It may sound basic, but lots of writers fail to spot when they've written a sentence. Consequently, they commit the most common mistake made by otherwise excellent writers: the run-on error. The most common type of run-on error is writing a sentence, putting a comma, and then writing another sentence.

I don't know how to act my age, I've never been this old before.

Lazy is such an ugly word, I prefer to call it selective participation.

It was me, I let the dogs out.

My house was clean yesterday, I'm sorry you missed it.

Having written a sentence, writers are drawn to a comma because they've more to say and feel a period (full stop) is too abrupt a halt. It isn't. A period is fine. There are other options of course (e.g., a dash, a semicolon, an ellipsis (three dots), a subordinating conjunction like "because") you just can't use a comma.

What's this got to do with verbs? Well, spottingfinite verbs and their subjects is a good start point for dividing your work into proper sentences. If you look at the wrong examples above, you will find a subject, a finite verb, and a complete thought either side of the comma, which means you're looking at two sentences.
(Reason 5) Spot when to use a comma after a conjunction (e.g., "and").
Of course, it is common for a sentence to consist of more than one independent clause. (An independent clause is one that can stand alone as a sentence.) When these "standalone sentences" are joined with a conjunction (e.g., "and," "but," "or"), it is normal to put a comma before the conjunction.

Actors are con men, and con men are actors. (Actor Edward Burns)

When a conjunction does not join two independent clauses, it is normal not to use a comma.

My grandmother was gruff and looked very fierce. She was quite small, but she was very wide. (Author Salman Rushdie)

What's this got to do with verbs? Well, spotting finite verbs and their subjects is a good start point for dividing your work into independent clauses, and that's key for determining whether to use commas before conjunctions.

Ready for the Test?

Here is a confirmatory test for this lesson.

This test can also be:

Edited (i.e., you can delete questions and play with the order of the questions).

Printed to create a handout.

Sent electronically to friends or students.

Here's another test on verbs.

See Also
Auxiliary verbs Compound verbs Phrasal verbs Finite verbs Non-finite verbs Helping verb Intransitive verbs Linking verbs Regular verbs Irregular verbs Weak verbs Subject/verb agreement What are adjectives? What are adverbs? What are conjunctions? What are interjections? What are nouns? What are prepositions? What are pronouns?

Tests for Learning Verb Tenses

Here are three test for learning about verb tenses:

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Preposition Interactive Grammar Game for ESL, for, in, to, from, by, at, on, since, with

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Practice prepositions (for, in, to, from, by, at, on, since, with etc.) in this ESL Grammar Interactive fun dino park game.This game is also excellent for classroom teaching. Teachers can engage students in a classroom grammar review for elementary ESL, EFL Learners.

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List of Prepositions

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Click "View Original"

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Suitable for grades 2 - 6, Grammar Gorillas lets you select the correct part of speech to feed the gorillas & to win. Play Grammar Gorillas online, here.

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Go here and choose the topic we are working on for extra practice!