Grammar

Using the right adjective to describe someone is crucial, whether you’re offering a compliment or drafting a strongly worded letter. We won’t ask, but we can certainly help by providing a list of unique adjectives, be it for praise or critique.

Understanding conditional sentences is important to communicate effectively in English. Below, we’ll explain what conditional sentences are and go over the four different types.

This post will cover everything you need to know about the word “will,” including its several definitions. We’ll explain what part of speech it belongs to and review helpful example sentences.

Is it “she have” or “she has”? It “has” or “have”? “Have been” or “has been”? Below, we’ll help you understand the difference between “has” and “have” so you can use these two commonly confused words confidently and correctly.

There’s no denying that English is confusing. Consider “where,” “wear,” “were,” and “we’re.” Just these four words alone can cause anyone’s head to spin. But we’ll help you understand the differences with clear explanations and helpful examples.

Are you scratching your head in confusion, not sure if you should write “choose” or “chose”? Don’t worry. It’s a common problem, and one that we’ll clarify for you with simple explanations and examples that will help you make the right choice.

Understanding what prefixes are and what they mean is a vital part of expanding your English vocabulary. This guide will help you learn everything you need to know about using prefixes correctly.

A present participle is a form of a verb, but what is its purpose, and how do you construct one? This blog post will answer that and more to clear up any confusion you may have about present participles in English.

Using prepositions correctly can be challenging. We’ll help you learn everything you need to know about them by clearly explaining what prepositions are, reviewing examples, and providing tips to help you use these words idiomatically.

Yes, the parts of speech in English are extensive and complex. But we’ve made it easy for you to start learning them by gathering the most basic and essential information in this easy-to-follow and comprehensive guide.

Some plural nouns are obvious. Others? Not so much. “Moose” is the perfect example of a noun many people don’t know how to pluralize. We’re here to teach you the correct plural of “moose” and explain why it may not be what you expect.

Having a thorough understanding of verb tenses is crucial for effective communication. But verb tenses go beyond the past, present, and future. This guide covers tense and aspect, helping you learn how to use them accurately.

Most nouns become plural by adding “–s” to them—but not all. Whether you simply need a refresher or are new to pluralizing nouns in English, this blog post goes over all the rules to help you become a pro at plurals.

There’s a lot of confusion surrounding the correct plural form of “fish.” We’ll get to the bottom of whether “fish” or “fishes” is correct, and also review other ways to use these words.

You’re not alone in your confusion about “would of” and “would have.” Below, we’ll get to the bottom of which phrase is correct, plus let you in on a little secret so that you never use the wrong phrase again.

Does figuring out the past tense of “drink” cause you to feel dizzy and stumble over your words? Don’t fret! We’re going to sober you up with a dose of knowledge on whether the past tense of “drink” is “drank” or “drunk.”

There’s a reason why so many people incorrectly use “could of.” We’ll go over the proper spelling of this phrase, what it means, and how to always use it correctly.

Suffixes are “word parts” that can alter many different components of a word. Because of that, it’s vital to know how to use them correctly. We’ll show you how.

An ellipsis is a type of punctuation mark that consists of three dots (…). We’ll show you its functions and formats, and also provide example sentences.

“I have never” and “I never have”: Do you use any of these two phrases? We’ll teach you which one you should use if you want to speak more fluently.

Contractions are condensed versions of one or two words. They simplify speech and writing, but there are plenty of rules to know before using them. We’ll explain more below.

We’ll go over what “compound sentences” are and explain why being able to identify them can help the flow of your writing.

You probably know what a “phrase” is. You may even know what a “preposition” is. But do you know what a “prepositional phrase” is? This guide will go over what they are, what they do, and how to identify them.

Proper comma use and placement have an important effect on sentence flow. We cover what comma splices are and how to correct them.

Understanding subject-verb agreement is vital. We’ll go over what it is and how to avoid subject-verb agreement errors in your writing.

It’s not news to anyone that the English language can be difficult. The best way to avoid errors is to be fully aware of them. We’ll go over common English grammar mistakes and how to correct them.

The indicative mood is the grammatical mood of a verb used to make statements of facts, express opinions, and ask questions. Learn more about it below.

Imperative mood is one of the three primary grammatical moods in English. Learn what it’s used for and how to form a sentence using it.

The subjunctive mood is one of three grammatical moods. We’ll explain what moods are, elaborate on the subjunctive mood, and provide example sentences.

Countable and uncountable nouns have a few differences. One of them is obvious; the others aren’t. Read on to learn more.

“To do” has five forms. We’ll review them, and show you the difference between “do” as a main verb and auxiliary verb.

Do you know that all verbs (except “to be”) have five different forms? We’ll briefly explain each one and provide examples.

What makes a verb “regular” or “irregular”? We’ll go over the distinction and provide examples of both types of verbs.

What are “dynamic” and “stative verbs”? This blog post will go over the difference between these two types of verbs, explain how to use them, and provide examples.

We’ll be covering the verb “to have” and its different conjugated forms. Plus, we’re also going to provide example sentences to help you better understand this irregular verb.

Verbs can be transitive, intransitive, or both. We’ll go over what this means and provide examples.

As the name suggests, helping verbs “help” the main verb of a sentence. We’ll dive into the difference between auxiliary verbs like “be,” “do,” and “have” and modal auxiliaries like “can” and “could.”

“Less” is the irregular comparative and “least” is the corresponding superlative. We’ll explain what makes them irregular and how to use these words correctly.

Prepositions are tricky, and there’s no doubt about it. For example, is it “in” a bus or “on” a bus? We’ll go over this and more.

When modifying or describing a noun phrase, should you use “who,” “that,” or “which?” We’ll explain when to use these words and if they require commas.

If you’re wondering whether you should use “too” or “either,” when making a comment of agreement, you’ve come to the right place.

Is it “if I was” or “if I were”? How about “there was” or “there were”? We’ll go over this and more.

There’s a time and place for “could” and “can.” This blog post will teach you more about the meanings and uses of these modal verbs.

There’s a time and place for “persons” and “people.” We’ll teach you when each of these words should be used.

There are a few comma guidelines to keep in mind while writing. This blog post will discuss commas and the conjunction “and.”

You may have heard of the rule that you aren’t supposed to split an infinitive. Is this true? Below, we’ll discuss split infinitives and whether they’re grammatically correct.

There’s a subtle but important difference between “like” and “such as.” Read on to find out what it is.

Dangling modifiers make your writing nonsensical. We’ll explain what a “dangling modifier” is and how to correct it.

Sometimes producing the best writing requires reviewing even the most basic components. We’ll discuss everything from what a sentence is to the different types of sentences.

From apostrophes to semicolons and everything in between, this punctuation cheat sheet will explain what punctuation marks are and what each specific one does.

“May” and “might” have similar meanings. Sometimes you can get away with using “may” and “might” interchangeably, but in the English grammar world, there’s a subtle, but important difference.

“I” should never stand on its own, uncapitalized.

Learn what comparative and superlative adjectives are, how to form them, and how to use them in a sentence.

We’ll quickly review “lot’s” vs. “lots,” go over a few example sentences, and show you when is the only acceptable scenario to use “lot’s.”

Dreamed or dreamt—is there a difference? We’ll go over this and more.

Is it “got” or “gotten”? While one standard favors “got”, the other prefers “gotten.” We’ll teach you the difference between “got” and “gotten.”

You shouldn’t use “both…as well” in a sentence. We’ll tell you which word you should use after “both.”

Many people question if “despite” and “in spite of” can be used interchangeably. We’ll go over this answer, and explain how to use these prepositions correctly.

“Worse” and “worst” sound the same and have similar meanings, but they should be used in distinct ways. We’ll go over how to use these words correctly.

What’s the difference between “fewer” and “less”? When should you use these words? We’ll go over all these questions and also provide example sentences.

“Adverbs” modify other words in a sentence by answering the questions “when?”, “where?”, “how?”, or “how much?”

The use of “if I were” for imaginary situations is a bit different from using “if I was”. Learn when to use both correctly.

Every sentence needs a verb—a word that describes an action or state of being. Here’s a quick guide on this part of speech and how to use them.

Like verbs and nouns, adjectives are a part of speech. We’ll further explain what adjectives are and provide examples.

Nouns are a part of speech that indicate people, places, things, or ideas. They can be abstract or concrete, in plural or singular forms.

Compounds words are when two or more words are joined together, creating a new word. Read on to learn about the many types of compound words.

We explain what makes the verb “to be” so special, and go over the many forms it takes, including its conjugations and some examples.

“Will” and “going to” are used to refer to the future. In formal writing, there’s one you should use over the other. We’ll tell you which one.

Figuring out which date format to use can be tricky. We’ll teach about the different date formats, and how to properly punctuate dates and years.

Em dashes and en dashes look similar, but they have different functions. Here’s how to use them correctly to improve your writing.

In standard English, double negatives are considered “bad grammar.” Here’s what they are and why you should avoid using them in your writing.

What are reflexive pronouns, and how do we form them? We explain why “themselves” is not the same as “them” and “each other.”

We’ll show you how to construct a proper sentence using the verb “(to) let” by going over the grammar rules and providing example sentences.

“In regard to” is a phrase that’s commonly used in formal settings. But what about “in regards to”? We’ll tell you which is correct and also provide synonyms.

When should I use “you and I”, and when is it better to say “you and me”? We explain the difference, and two recent changes in their usage.

In informal speech, using a verb as a noun may be acceptable. But we’ll show you three strategies to avoid this conversion when writing.

Linking words, connectives, transition words—so many labels for these linguistic devices. But do they always need to be preceded by a comma?

There are grammar challenges every native speaker overcomes intuitively. An example of this phenomenon is the distinction between “who” and “whom.”

Are you uncertain about how to use the possessive apostrophe, particularly when the word ends in “S”? Many people are. Despite the ambiguous rules and usage, we’re going to help you master the possessive apostrophe with helpful explanations and examples.

Most of the time, we know which verb form belongs to which noun. But in some cases, the boundaries between plural and singular nouns are blurred.

We show you why it is not always easy to differentiate between singular and plural nouns, as some rare cases can be both.