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Comma Splices, apostrophes,  and dangling modifiers
Try this grammar quiz, called Grambo --it's kind of funny, and its explanations are pretty clear and helpful.

Subject/verb agreement

Spelling --well, use a dictionary.  But I do have a handout on "words commonly confused," and I'll try to get it on line soon.

Sentence clarity

I have met students with fond memories of the old Schoolhouse Rock shows--and the grammar songs that were part of the show. If you want to relive your childhood--and remind yourself of the functions of parts of speech--go to http://genxtvland.simplenet.com/SchoolHouseRock/grammar.hts?lo  --if you have a multimedia connection, you can even hear the songs. My favorite is "The Tale of Mr. Morton."