Academic Writing Exercises

This is a collection of interactive Google Forms to complement a series of instructional videos by Shaun Macleod and Mark Roberts of SmrtEnglish. Each exercise includes a short video along with original, self-grading comprehension questions and analysis of contextual grammar examples. When you click on a link below, you will be prompted to save a copy of the form to your own Google Drive. This allows you to edit the form as you wish and ensures that the data you collect from your students go to your computer.

• Combining Sentences (Parts 1 and 2)

• Subject-Verb Agreement

• Sentence Fragments

• Passive Sentences

• Comma Splices and Run-ons

• Paragraph Structure

• Basic Essay Structure

• Comparison-Contrast Essays

• Process Essays

• Formal Writing