Parts of Speech - Page 7
What Are Reflexive Pronouns? Rules and ExamplesReflexive pronouns are pronouns that reflect back to the subject, but how do they work, and what are some examples? Below, we...May 31, 2017
What Are Personal Pronouns? Definition and ExamplesA personal pronoun is a short word we use as a simple substitute for the proper name of a person. Each of the English personal...May 25, 2017- What Is a Common Noun?A common noun is the generic name for a person, place, or thing in a class or group. Unlike proper nouns, a common noun is not...May 25, 2017
- What Is a Subordinating Conjunction?A subordinating conjunction is a word or phrase that links a dependent clause to an independent clause. This word or phrase...May 18, 2017
- Parallel Structure and PrepositionsWhen prepositional phrases are used in a parallel series, prepositions (with, to, of, over, under, by, etc.) should be repeated...April 5, 2017
- What Do Adjectives Modify?Adjectives are words that modify nouns. They are often called “describing words” because they give us further details about a...April 5, 2017
- Possessive Pronouns and Possessive Adjectives: Rules and ExamplesAs their names imply, both possessive adjectives and possessive pronouns show ownership. The independent possessive pronouns are...April 4, 2017
- Prepositions of DirectionPrepositions of direction give readers a sense of place or location. The following chart lists different prepositions of...March 28, 2017
- Countable Nouns and Uncountable Nouns: Rules and ExamplesTable of contents Countable nouns definition Uncountable nouns Both countable and uncountable nouns Countable nouns definition...March 28, 2017
- Cases of Pronouns: Rules and ExamplesCase refers to the form a noun or pronoun takes depending on its function in a sentence. English pronouns have three cases:...March 28, 2017