English grammar explained in plain language simple enough to be understood.
The word good is an adjective. Use the word good to modify a noun. Frisky is a good dog.My brother is a good ball player. The word well is an adverb. Use the word well to modify the verb and… Read more1054. Using Good and Well
Section A: Find the adverb in each sentence.1. This is a very good cake.2. Mary is an exceptionally talented athlete.3. I did well on my test.4. Mom made an extremely good dinner.5. I really hope you can come to the… Read more1055. More Practice with Adverbs
The word not is an adverb. It tells more about the verb. Look at this sentence: I am not listening to you. If I asked you to tell me the verb in this sentence, you would be tempted to say… Read more1056. Adverbs – Not
The word never is an adverb. It tells when the action happens – never.Bob never reads his homework.Mom never paints her nails.Janet never pays with credit. Use the adverb never to tell more about when an action happens. It’s your… Read more1057. Adverbs – Never
The word seldom is an adverb that tells when something happens.Mom seldom cooks sausage.My teacher seldom assigns an essay.Our dog seldom barks at strangers. Use the adverb seldom to tell when an action occurs. It’s your turn. Use the adverb… Read more1058. Adverbs – Seldom
The word rarely is an adverb. It tells more about when the action occurs.I rarely strike out in baseball.My dog rarely barks.Our math teacher rarely gives extra credit. Use the adverb rarely to tell more about when an action occurs…. Read more1059. Adverbs – Rarely
Section A: Find the adverb in each sentence.1. You should not touch the hot stove.2. Babies must never sit in the front seat of a car.3. It seldom rains in the desert.4. We rarely go to the movies.5. I will… Read more1060. More Practice with Adverbs
A contraction is a word that started out as two words but has been shortened to one word with an apostrophe in it. To make a contraction, two words are bumped together, and some letters get removed. The apostrophe is… Read more1061. Using Contractions with the word Not
A contraction is formed by pushing two words together to make one word. Some letters are pushed out, and an apostrophe is inserted where the letters were removed. To make a contraction with the word will, we take out the… Read more1062. Contractions with Will
A contraction is a word made by pushing two words together and removing a few letters. An apostrophe replaces the missing letters. When we make a contraction with the words am and are, we take out the a. I am… Read more1063. Contractions with Am/Are