English grammar explained in plain language simple enough to be understood.
The word we’re is a contraction made up of the words we are. Dad said we’re going to mow the lawn today.Dad said we are going to mow the lawn today.Only use the word we’re when it can be replaced… Read more1233. Confusing Contractions – we’re, were
The contraction you’re is formed with the words you are. I heard you’re going to Florida.I heard you are going to Florida. Use the contraction you’re when you can replace it with the words you are. Use the word you’re… Read more1234. Confusing Contractions – you’re and your
Section A. Choose the correct word for each sentence blank.1. Mom and Dad _______ late coming home last night. (we’re, were)2. My sister told me ______ going to the concert next Saturday. (we’re, were)3. My friends said _______ meeting me… Read more1235. Practice with Confusing Contractions
A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun. The pronoun I replaces the name of the speaker. If I am talking about myself, I don’t say Sharon wrote a book. Instead, I use the pronoun I – I wrote… Read more1236. Using Pronouns – I
The pronoun you takes the place of the name of the person being spoken to. Instead of saying I love Mark when speaking to Mark, a person says I love you. The pronoun you takes the place of Mark’s name…. Read more1237. Using Pronouns – you