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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
Grammar Basics: How Do You Conjugate “See”?Verbs are usually conjugated according to a predictable pattern. We call verbs that follow this pattern “regular.” The conjugated...March 3, 2016
#GrammarDay Celebrity Personality Quiz: Is Your Grammar Like a Pop Star or a Comedian?In a recent Grammarly study of the most popular celebrities on Twitter, we found out which kinds of celebrities have the best...March 1, 2016
President Obama and Comedians Dominate Top 5 for Grammar on Twitter, Grammarly Research FindsThe quality of writing in social media is usually enough to make English teachers the world over weep. But, it’s not all bad and...March 1, 2016
The Essentials of Transitive and Intransitive VerbsShe pulled . . . If you read this phrase in the first lines of a novel, would you know what type of story you were about to read?...February 16, 2016