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  Independent and Dependent Clauses: Rules and ExamplesIndependent and dependent clauses are the two main types of clause in English, and every clause is either one or the other. The...February 20, 2023
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  When to Use Who vs. ThatMany people use the words who and that interchangeably, but it’s important to know the difference between them. In short, who is...February 17, 2023
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  Misplaced Modifiers: Definition and ExamplesA misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is separated from the word it describes, creating confusion and ambiguity....February 7, 2023
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  Antecedents: Definition and ExamplesIn English grammar, an antecedent is a person, place, thing, or clause represented by a pronoun or pronominal adjective. It is...December 21, 2022
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  The Verb “To Be” Explained, With ExamplesThe irregular verb to be is the most complicated of all the English verbs—and it just so happens to be the most used, too. The to...December 15, 2022
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  What Are Suffixes in English? Definition and ExamplesSuffixes are letters added to the end of a base word to change its conjugation, word type, or other grammar properties like...December 9, 2022
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  What Are Prefixes in English? Definition and ExamplesPrefixes are one- to three-syllable affixes added to the beginning of a base word to slightly change its meaning. For example,...December 8, 2022
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  Understanding Vowels: Definition, Examples, and RulesKey takeaways: Vowels are the letters a, e, i, o, u, and sometimes y. They’re the sounds we make with an open mouth, and they’re...November 29, 2022
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  What Are Consonants? Definition and ExamplesConsonants are letters that represent certain speech sounds, specifically sounds that involve blocking the air before it leaves...November 29, 2022
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  Past Continuous Tense: How to Use It, With ExamplesThe past continuous verb tense, also known as the past progressive, describes ongoing actions in the past: I was writing my...November 18, 2022