English grammar explained in plain language simple enough to be understood.
A contraction is a word that is made by shortening two other words. The word contract means “to shorten.” When we shorten two words into one word, we make a contraction. We make the contraction don’t by pushing together the… Read more676. Use the Apostrophe to form Contractions
We shorten two words into one, replacing the missing letter or letters with an apostrophe (‘). The new shortened word is called a contraction. We make several contractions with the verb will.I will – I’llyou will – you’llhe will –… Read more677. Contractions Using an Apostrophe
Some contractions are made with the auxiliary verb have. I have – I’veyou have – you’vewe have – we’vethey have – they’ve We also make contractions with the auxiliary verbs am and has.I am – I’mhe has – he’sshe has… Read more678. More Contractions
A concrete noun is a noun that names something that can be seen. Any object, any building, any person, anything that is physically present in the world is a concrete noun. Here are some examples of concrete nouns:dog, cat, house,… Read more698. Concrete Nouns
An abstract noun names something that exists but cannot be seen. Abstract nouns name feelings, emotions, character traits, and other abstract ideas. Here are some examples of abstract nouns:happiness, fear, love, anger, bravery, sarcasm, hope, charity, idealism, patriotism, hate, wealth…. Read more699. Abstract Nouns
Section A: Find the common nouns in each sentence. 1. Mom brought the dog to the park.2. I ate an apple for lunch.3. Bob rode his bike to school.4. The sun is shining in the sky.5. I did my homework… Read more700. Practice with Common Nouns
A sentence is a complete thought. We need a subject and a verb to write a complete thought. A subject is a noun. The subject does the action in the sentence. A verb is the word that tells the action… Read more706. A Sentence Needs a Subject and a Verb
Combine two independent clauses to make a compound sentence. Use a comma and one of the FANBOYS when joining the two independent clauses.I slept late, so I will miss my first class.The sun is shining, but the wind is cold…. Read more724. A Compound Sentence is Two Independent Clauses
Section A: Decide if each sentence is compound (two independent clauses combined) or complex (a subordinate clause attached to an independent clause). 1. If you are finished eating, I will wash the dishes.2. The dog is in the yard, but… Read more725. Practice with Compound and Complex Sentences.
A compound sentence is sometimes made using the conjunction and along with a comma. In order for the sentence to be compound, there must be two complete thoughts joined by the conjunction and. Look at these examples of a compound… Read more726. When to Use a Comma with And