English grammar explained in plain language simple enough to be understood.
Some words can be both an adjective and an adverb. Look at these two sentences with the words late.Last night, we went to the late show. This sentence uses the word late as an adjective modifying show.We arrived late at… Read more323. Adjectives and Adverbs That are the Same
Last week we talked briefly about plural nouns. A plural noun is more than one person, place, or thing. A dog is a singular noun. There is one dog. The word dogs is a plural noun. Now there is more… Read more496. Plural Nouns
Look at these sentences: I do not like asparagus. Dad will not help me. Sue did not go to school. In each sentence, the word not sits between the helping verb and the main verb.do not like – the verb… Read more326. Not is an Adverb
Most nouns are made plural by adding -s or -es. However, some nouns also change other letters when adding the -s to become plural. Words with an -f sound at the end become plural by changing the -f to a… Read more497. Plural Nouns without -s or -es
Certain adverbs must be placed right next to the verb they are modifying. Tom does not ride a bike.In this sentence, the adverb not gets placed right next to the action verb ride. Just like the adverb not, the adverbs… Read more327. Adverbs: Seldom, Rarely, Always, Never
Some nouns change letters when switching from singular to plural form. Here is a list of words that change their spelling when becoming plural:child becomes childrenman becomes menwoman becomes womenfoot becomes feettooth becomes teeth Other nouns use the exact same… Read more498. Unusual Plural Nouns
Yesterday we talked about adverbs that must go right in front of the verb they are modifying. Today we talk about adverbs that can go in front of the verb or at the end of the sentence.Three of these adverbs… Read more328. Adverbs: Sometimes, Often, Occasionally
An adjective tells the size of a noun. I live in a big house. The house is big.A tiny bug is crawling on the windowsill. The bug is tiny. Jim ordered a medium drink at Wendy’s. The drink is medium.Cheryl’s… Read more502. Adjectives Modify Nouns by Telling Size and Shape
Color words can be used to modify a noun.I have a new red coat. Dad bought a blue car.The brown squirrel is hiding in his nest. The red and green decorations look pretty. Number words also act as adjectives when… Read more503. Color Words and Number Words are Adjectives