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Grammar Basics: What Are Nondefining Clauses?There are two types of relative clauses—defining and nondefining. To review, relative clauses can contain a subject, verb, and a...March 30, 2016
How To Use “Do” with Modal VerbsModal verbs are also called helping verbs, because that’s what they do. They help add meaning to the main verb in your sentence...March 29, 2016
Grammar Basics: What Are Defining Clauses?Sentences may contain many different types of clauses. Defining clauses, also called restrictive clauses, serve an important...March 29, 2016
Grammar Basics: What Is Grammar Case?Do you enjoy team sports? Some team positions carry special responsibilities. In hockey, the goalie’s job is to block the other...March 26, 2016
How to Use the Word OughtWhat you see above is a usage example of the verb “ought,” which has two different meanings. “Ought” can indicate correctness or...March 25, 2016
Grammar Basics: When to Use I or Me?Mistakes with objective pronouns often occur when we have to choose between you and me and you and I. Because you is the same in...March 12, 2016
Grammar Basics: What Are Transitive and Intransitive Verbs?Verbs can be transitive or intransitive. What’s the difference?...March 10, 2016
Grammar Basics: What Is the Correct Word Order in English?Word order in English is fixed for most speaking and writing. In English, sentences start with a subject and are immediately...March 8, 2016
10 Best Grammar Resources for English Language LearnersEnglish is already the most common second language (by number of speakers) in the world, and more people begin studying it every...March 5, 2016
Definitions of Key Grammar ConceptsGrammar is the foundation for all of our writing and speaking in English. Having a solid foundation makes it easier to achieve...March 4, 2016