English grammar explained in plain language simple enough to be understood.
Use the verb sit when the person or object is doing the action. I can sit in this chair.The baby will sit in the crib.My cat can sit on the windowsill. Use the verb set when an object is being… Read more858. Confusing Verbs – Sit and Set
The verb resign means to help your self make peace with a situation. I will resign myself to the fact that the picnic has been rained out. George has to resign himself to the idea that he will not go… Read more859. Confusing Verbs – Resign and Re-sign
Section A: Choose the correct word for each blank.1. My dog likes to ____ on my bed. (lay, lie)2. I _____ the place mats on the table. (lay, laid)3. My sister will ____ on a chair by the pool for… Read more860. Practice with Confusing Verbs
The word breath is a noun. Take a deep breath.I can’t catch my breath today.Eat a mint to make your breath smell better. The word breathe is a verb. Breathe deeply to fell calmer.Humans cannot breathe under water.It’s best to… Read more861. Confusing Words – breath and breathe
The word affect is a verb. Use affect to show action.The rain will affect our game today.Don’t let your anger affect the outcome of the project. Repeated loud noises may affect your hearing. The word effect is a noun. Use… Read more862. Confusing Words – affect/effect
The word advise is a verb. It shows action. I would advise you to pay attention in class.The doctor will always advise his patients to eat well.Most teachers advise their students to study for tests. In each sentence, the word… Read more863. Confusing Words – advise/advice
The word passed is a verb. Passed is the past tense form of pass.I will pass the school on my way home.Last night, we passed the school on our way home. The words pass and passed show action. Pass and… Read more864. Confusing Words – passed/past
Section A: Choose the correct word for each sentence blank.1. Take a deep ____ before diving into the pool. (breath, breathe)2. Do not hold your _____ when lifting weights. (breath, breathe)3. You should always ____ through your nose. (breath, breathe)4…. Read more865. Practice with Confusing Words