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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