English grammar explained in plain language simple enough to be understood.
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
Section A: Is each word a noun or not a noun? Write NOUN or NOT.1. dog2. running3. house4. lunch5. beautiful6. flower Section B: Write concrete or abstract for each noun.7. happiness8. truck9. love10. basket11. joy12. peace Answers: 1- noun; 2-… Read more445. Practice with Concrete and Abstract Nouns
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
Section A: Use the pronoun I as a subject. Use the pronoun me as the object of a preposition. Put I or me into each blank.1. Bob and ___ are going to the ballgame tomorrow. 2. Mr. Jones has a… Read more440. Practice with Subject and Object Pronouns
Section A: Put affect or effect into each blank.1. The temperature will ____ the growth of the plants.2. I’m not sure what kind of ____ the temperature will have.3. We had to write a cause and ____ paper for English… Read more435. Practice with Confusing Words
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
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
The word for is a preposition, and for me is a prepositional phrase. We use the pronoun me as the object of the preposition. It always happens for me. Mom cooked a nice dinner for me.Dad built the ping pong… Read more437. The Pronoun as an Object – for me
We can use italics to emphasize certain words in our writing. Look at this example:At the party last night, I saw Mary with her boyfriend. By italicizing the word boyfriend, the writer calls attention to the word. The boyfriend must… Read more424. Use Italics to Show Emphasis in Your Writing