English grammar explained in plain language simple enough to be understood.
When we write a note or a letter or an email, we often begin by using a greeting such as Dear.We might say Dear Mom, or Dear John, before writing the main part of the message. We always put a… Read more383. Using the Comma in a Greeting
There is sometimes confusion about when to use a comma with the conjunction and. Here is a simple rule: use ,and whenever you could have used a period. Let me show you what I mean. John plays baseball, and his… Read more213. Fixing Mistakes with the Comma
When we use verbs, we place the verbs in a certain “tense.” The word tense really means “time.” When we talk about a verb in present tense, we are talking about something that happens in the present time – something… Read more292. Action Verbs with Present Tense
We use adjectives to describe – or modify – a noun. An adjective tells more about a noun. Sometimes, we use adjectives to compare two nouns. We call those adjectives comparative adjectives. Usually we add –er to an adjective to… Read more283. Comparative Adjectives
Linking verbs show existence, not action. A linking verb connects a subject to a noun at the end of the sentence. Here are the present tense linking verbs: am, is, are. I am a writer.She is my teacher.We are students…. Read more294. Present Tense with Linking Verbs
We use a proper noun to name a special event. Names of special events must be capitalized. Here are some special events:Mardi Gras, Homecoming, Promthe Flood, the Exodus, the Civil War We also capitalize the names of time periods. Here… Read more454. Proper Nouns Name Special Events and Time Periods
A comparative adjective compare two nouns. Your house is big. Tom’s house is bigger. The word bigger is a comparative adjective. Most comparative adjectives end in -er. A superlative adjective compares three or more nouns. Your house is big.Tom’s house… Read more284. Superlative Adjectives
Section A: Decide which words in each sentence should be capitalized.1. My cousin was born in february, the day after valentine’s day.2. We have a softball game on tuesday, and my piano lesson is on friday.3. My family will celebrate… Read more455. Practice with Proper Nouns – Days, Months, Holidays
Section A: Find the action verb in each sentence below. It might be present tense or it might be present progressive. Be sure to include the entire verb in your answer. 1. Bob is walking to school.2. I am eating… Read more295. Practice with Present Tense Verbs