Grammar - Page 16
Hyphen in a Compound Adjective with NumbersWhat is a compound adjective with numbers? In English grammar, we use hyphens when a noun and a number are used together as an...October 25, 2022
Plural Nouns: Rules and ExamplesA plural noun is a noun that refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea. Most singular nouns are made plural by adding...October 19, 2022
How to Fix a Sentence Fragment, With ExamplesA sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence used in place of a complete sentence. Usually, a sentence fragment lacks either the...October 18, 2022
When to Capitalize Specific Periods and EventsTime periods and events are capitalized when they refer to specific periods or use proper nouns in the title, e.g., the Roaring...October 13, 2022
What Are Singular Nouns, and How Do They Work?A singular noun is a noun that refers to only one person, place, thing, or idea. It’s contrasted with plural nouns, which refer...October 11, 2022
“A Lot” vs. “Allot” vs. “Alot”: What’s the Difference?The English language is teeming with idiosyncrasies that can cause confusion, including differentiating between a lot, alot, and...October 10, 2022
Distributives: Definition and ExamplesDistributives are words used to discuss the parts of a group in relation to the whole group. For example, if you’re discussing a...October 6, 2022
“Was” or “Were” in the “If” Clause/ConditionalThe correct choice between was and were in an if clause depends on whether you’re using an unreal conditional sentence, also...October 4, 2022
Imperative Verbs in English, ExplainedImperative verbs create an imperative sentence (i.e., a sentence that gives an order or command). When you read an imperative...September 29, 2022
Simile vs. Metaphor: What’s the Difference?Table of contents What is a simile? How are similes structured? When to avoid similes What is a metaphor? How are metaphors...September 21, 2022