Category: Grammar
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How to Use an Apostrophe
An apostrophe (‘) is a punctuation mark used by possessive nouns, possessive indefinite pronouns, and contractions. The apostrophe is a useful punctuation mark, but because it has no exact equivalent in speech, it is often omitted or misplaced. In this article, you’ll learn how to use an apostrophe in different contexts.
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The 4 Types of Conjunctions
A conjunction is one of the eight parts of a speech. Conjunctions are words that join a group of words, phrases, or clauses. There are several types of conjunctions, each serving a distinct purpose.
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When to Use Colons and Semicolons
The colon and semicolon punctuation marks have several distinct functions. The colon is the ideal punctuation for when you are trying to illustrate or enumerate. You place a colon at the end of a complete sentence to introduce a list or an explanation. Semicolons, on the other hand, are known to separate closely related, complete…
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Understanding Subject-Verb Agreement
A subject-verb agreement happens when the subject and the verb are the same number. Number refers to the form of a word that indicates whether it is singular or plural. If a subject is singular, then the verb should also be singular. In the same sense, if a subject is plural, then the verb should…
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Who vs. Whom: When to Use Which Pronoun?
The who vs. whom debate is a long-standing one. Other than the customary “to whom it may concern” letter, you won’t see “whom” very often anymore. Instead, you’ll see the word “who” in sentences that traditionally contain the word “whom”. And this is expected because “who” and “whom” are easily confused.
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When to Use a Comma
Knowing when to use a comma can drastically improve your writing and create a better experience for your readers. A comma’s function is to combine related clauses to create a complete sentence. In this article, you’ll learn how to use commas to create clear sentences.
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What Is a Verb?
A verb expresses an action and can show a change in time by a change in the word itself. This change in time is known as tense. A verb can also express a state of being and is vital to the construction of a proper sentence.
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The 8 Parts of a Speech
Learn these eight parts of a speech, so your sentences will always be complete. When discussing with grammar, there are exactly eight parts of a speech. Each word in a sentence falls into one of eight classes that are namely nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections. On their own, they are parts…
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11 Types of Nouns You Should Know
The English language uses several components to create complete sentences. These components are called parts of a speech and there are eight of them in total. Of the eight parts of a speech, the noun is arguably the most important one.
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How to Write Consistently
Knowing how to maintain consistency in your writing is a skill that every writer should possess. Writing that lacks consistency will confuse readers. It will also discourage readers from reading more from that writer in the future, as a confused reader is less likely to return.
