Grammar
- What Are Pronouns? Definitions and ExamplesYou use pronouns every day. In fact, even if you don’t know what pronouns are, you use them—and in this sentence alone, we’ve...May 30, 2023
- What Is a Complex Sentence?A complex sentence is a sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. It works best when you need to...May 30, 2023
- “Your” vs. “You’re”: Definitions and ExamplesOne of the most common mistakes when writing is misusing your and you’re. As with other homophones, your and you’re sound the...May 29, 2023
- “Thru” vs. “Through”—Which Is Right?Through can be a preposition, an adjective, and an adverb. Through is the only formally accepted spelling of the word. Thru is an...May 25, 2023
- “Is” vs. “Are”—Correct UsageWhen deciding whether to use the verb is or the verb are, look at whether the subject noun in the sentence is plural or...May 25, 2023
- Learn the Difference Between “Either” and “Neither”Whether you’re a word nerd, a curious new learner, or someone simply wanting to up their grammar game, the English language can...May 25, 2023
- What Is a Compound Sentence?A compound sentence is a sentence that connects two independent clauses, typically with a coordinating conjunction like and or...May 25, 2023
- English Capitalization RulesEnglish capitalization rules require that certain words, like proper nouns and the first word in a sentence, start with a capital...May 25, 2023
- “Canceled” or “Cancelled”–Which Is Correct?This word is a student’s best friend and a concertgoer’s most dreaded nightmare. Take these two examples of words that might...May 25, 2023
- Wether vs. Weather vs. Whether—What’s the Difference?If you saw wether, would you think it was a misspelling of weather or whether? Wether is a word, but what does it mean? What’s...May 24, 2023
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