English grammar explained in plain language simple enough to be understood.
A common noun is a word that names a thing or an object. A common noun always begins with a lower-case letter. Here are some common nouns:dog, cat, boy, girl, box, sofa, tree, sun, letter, truck, ball, bicycle, bookEverywhere you… Read more441. The Common Noun
Use the verb sit when someone is doing it themselves.I sit on the sofa.The squirrel will sit in the tree. Use the verb set when you are talking about someone placing an object.I will set the book on the desk.The… Read more427. Using the Verbs Sit and Set
The word on is a preposition. The words on me form a prepositional phrase. Always use the pronoun me (not I) with the preposition on. My little sister played a joke on me.My prom date pinned the corsage on me.The… Read more439.
Yesterday we learned that a concrete noun names an object that we can see and touch. Today we focus on abstract nouns – names for things that can’t be seen. Abstract nouns name concepts, ideas, feelings, and emotions. Abstract nouns… Read more444. Abstract Nouns
A concrete common noun is a word that names something we can see. Concrete nouns are actual objects in the world. Any object around you that you can see or hold or point to is a concrete noun. Here are… Read more443. Concrete Common Nouns
Use the verb rise when the subject itself is doing the action.The sun rises each morning.The bread dough will rise before baking.We rise from bed and start the new day. Use the verb raise when an object is being acted… Read more428. Using the Verbs Rise and Raise
When you resign yourself to something, you make peace with the situation. I am resigned to the fact that I will never be a tall person. The word resign can also be used when you are quitting or leaving a… Read more429. The Difference Between Resign and Re-sign
Section A: Choose the correct verb for each sentence.1. Last night, I ____ on the couch to watch television. (lie, lay, laid)2. My dog _____ on the rug every day while I eat breakfast. (lies, lays, laid)3. The workers ______… Read more430. Practice with Confusing Verbs
The word breath is a noun. Breath rhymes with death. We take a breath when we pull air into our lungs. We puff out a breath when we blow on birthday candles. Use the word breath when talking about a… Read more431. The Difference Between Breath and Breathe
These two words are very similar, so you will have to practice to remember the difference between them. Affect is a verb. When you affect something, or something affects you, action is occurring. Water and sunlight will affect the growth… Read more432. Affect and Effect