English grammar explained in plain language simple enough to be understood.
The word mother – or mom – is a common noun. We use this word when talking about a woman who has a child or children. That lady is my mother. That lady is my mom.Ask your mother to help… Read more771. Proper Noun vs. Common Noun – Mother
The word father or dad is a common noun when talking about a man who has children. A common noun is never capitalized.My brother Sam just became a father. My brother Sam is now a dad. Bill’s father is an… Read more772. Common Noun vs. Proper Noun – Father
A person becomes a grandma or a grandpa, a grandmother or a grandfather, when their son or daughter has a child. The term grandma or grandpa is a common noun naming a specific role a person plays in life. These… Read more773. Proper vs. Common Noun – Grandma, Grandpa
The words king and queen are common nouns. We use these words to talk about a person who rules in a country. Common nouns are not capitalized.England used to have a queen, but now a king rules the country.It is… Read more774. Common Noun vs. Proper Noun – King/ Queen
Section A: Decide which words in each sentence need a capital letter. For some sentences, you will say NONE.1. My mom’s brother is my uncle Joe.2. My mom has no sisters, but we call her good friend aunt barb.3. John… Read more775. More Practice with Capital Letters
A preposition is a word that tells more about a noun or about the action in a sentence. In most cases, a preposition shows position. A preposition is always part of a prepositional phrase. The prepositional phrase begins with a… Read more776. What is a Preposition?
A preposition is always part of a prepositional phrase. In some sentences the preposition tells more about the action. Each of these phrases answers the question where? The dog ran down the street. Down the street tells where the dog… Read more777. A Preposition Modifies the Action in a Sentence by Telling Where
A preposition always begins a prepositional phrase. You can use a prepositional phrase to tell the location of an object or a person. Here are some examples of sentences with prepositional phrases that tell where:The cat is hiding under the… Read more778. More Prepositions that tell Where
A prepositional phrase often gives extra information about what is happening in a sentence. Sometimes the extra information tells when. Look at these examples:I will pick you up in five minutes.We have basketball practice after school.Let’s watch television before bedtime…. Read more779. Some Prepositions tell When
Section A: Find the preposition in each of these prepositional phrases.1. over the bridge2. under the sofa3. inside the closet4. into the classroom5. around the yard6. before the wedding7. after dinner Section B: Find the prepositional phrase in each sentence… Read more780. Practice with Prepositions