Practice with Prefixes #1
By Susan Herscher
Students practice adding some of the basic prefixes to words in the English language.
Creating Effective Technical Descriptions
By Bev Paulick
In this learning activity you'll review an introduction and samples of description worksheets. You'll then select an object and complete your own description.
Phrasal Verbs With "Get" #2
By Debra Shover
Learners complete sentences using the correct phrasal verb.
Practice With Suffixes (Verbs)
Learners add suffixes to base words to form new verbs in this interactive exercise.
Special Nouns
By Michele Williams
In this learning activity you'll review abstract nouns referring to qualities, ideas, and emotions.
Using "They're," "There," and "Their" Correctly
By Joan Hoffmann
In this learning activity you'll review and practice using "they're," "there," and "their" correctly.
Compound Nouns
By SWTC Communication Department
Students review the rule for pluralizing compound nouns. They then complete an exercise.
Using "At," "On," and "In" for Time
By Carol Mennen
Students read about when to use the prepositions "at," "on," and "in" to refer to time. They complete practice sentences using these prepositions.
Clarifying Directions
By Rosie Bunnow
In this animated object, learners evaluate oral directions and compose questions to clarify ambiguities. This activity has audio.
What's Your Point of View?
Learners evaluate how well others describe their points of view in a workplace problem-solving situation. They then apply techniques for explaining their points of view as well as for gaining understanding of others' perspectives. This learning object contains audio.
Behavior of Flexo Ink in the Two-Roll System Ink Train
By Steve Utschig
Learners examine how the two-roll metering system works.
Mechanism Description: Vegetable Peeler
In this learning activity you'll write a description of a vegetable peeler and submits it to the instructor.
Barriers to Effective Listening (Video)
By Therese Nemec
Learners examine the seven most common barriers to effective listening and consider suggestions for how to overcome these barriers. This interactive object contains audio.
Writing Effective Instructions
By Elizabeth Jones
The learner will distinguish effective from ineffective approaches to writing instructions.
Seven Barriers to Listening
The learner will identify common barriers to effective listening.
Creating Directions: How to Anticipate and Adjust
Learners write directions to gain experience asking questions from the point of view of the person who must follow the directions.
Noun / Pronoun Agreement - Exercise 2
In this learning activity you'll practice selecting the pronouns that best fits with the noun.
Confusing Words--Past, Passed
The student reviews definitions of past/passed and completes a practice exercise.
Nouns: Count and Noncount
In this interactive lesson, learners study examples of nouns that can be counted and nouns that cannot. They then identify whether a word is a "count" or a "noncount" noun in a practice exercise.
The Reality of Sterotypes
By VickyWeiland
In this learning activity, the user will understand how believing in and using common stereotypes can get in the way of working together.
Following Directions: The Parts Room
By Dave Bunnow, Rosie Bunnow
In this animated and interactive object, learners follow oral directions in the workplace. They complete their task within a time limit. This object has audio content.
Nouns: Count and Noncount -- Many vs. Much
In this interactive lesson, learners study the use of "many" and "much" with nouns that can be counted and nouns that cannot. They then practice using these words in a drag-and-drop exercise.
Mechanism Description: Padlock
In this learning activity you'll write a technical description of a padlock.
Personal Pronouns / Possessive Case - Exercise 2
In this learning activity you'll complete exercises matching possessive pronouns and antecedents.
Confusing Words--Principle, Principal
The student reviews definitions of principle/principal and completes a practice exercise.