Parts of Speech - Page 9
- Main Verbs: Definition and ExamplesThe main verb is also called the lexical verb or the principal verb. This term refers to the important verb in the sentence, the...January 21, 2017
- Interjections in English Grammar–What Are They?Ouch! Oh my! Wow! Yikes! If you’ve ever uttered any of the words above, you’ve used an interjection, whether you knew it at the...May 16, 2016
Just Memorize These Irregular VerbsIs there a foolproof strategy for remembering irregular verbs? Absolutely. Just memorize them! Of course, that’s easier said than...April 25, 2016
How to Use Adjectives with Sense WordsThe English language can be tricky. There are many places a word can go within a sentence, but there are also many places that...March 24, 2016
What Is Verbing?To verb a noun means to use an ordinary noun as a verb in a sentence. English is flexible about the grammatical function of...March 24, 2016
Grammar Basics: What Is Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement?Pronouns need antecedents. That means that the thing (or person, or place) that the pronoun refers to needs to have been...March 17, 2016- 9 Adorable Animal Collective NounsFive hundred years ago, gentlemen used specialized vocabulary when referring to groups of animals. Most of the group names came...March 9, 2016
The Rise of the Helping VerbYou hire a fashion consultant to help you redesign your wardrobe. He tells you to get rid of your most recently acquired shoes....February 21, 2016
10 Phrasal Verbs That Are Useful for BusinessCommunicating with native English speakers in a business setting means you’ll hear phrasal verbs at least once, if not several...February 17, 2016
The Basics of Verbing NounsLet’s join the nearest imaginary business meeting where a group of people is dialoguing: “We’re all set, but we need to table...February 7, 2016