English grammar explained in plain language simple enough to be understood.
An independent clause tells a complete thought. A subordinate clause does not tell a complete thought.A subordinate clause is also known as a dependent clause because a subordinate clause cannot stand alone. A subordinate clause must always be attached to… Read more971. Subordinate Clause and the Complex Sentence
A complex sentence is formed by joining an independent clause with a subordinate clause. A subordinate clause always begins with a subordinating conjunction. Here are some of the subordinating conjunctions: if, since, although, when, whileAnytime you begin a sentence with… Read more972. Subordinating Conjunctions
A subordinate clause is also called a dependent clause because it must be linked with an independent clause to make a complete sentence. A subordinate clause always begins with a subordinating conjunction. Here are several subordinating conjunctions: after, before, because,… Read more973. More Subordinating Conjunctions
A subordinate clause must be attached to an independent clause to make a complete sentence. If the sentence begins with the subordinate clause, you must place a comma after the subordinate clause before writing the independent clause. Look at these… Read more974. Punctuation with Subordinate Clauses
In English, a phrase is a group of at least two words that does not include a verb. Here are some sentences that include a phrase:In the morning, we will take a walk.Bob, the man next door, has a tan… Read more976. The Phrase
A possessive adjective modifies a noun by showing possession or ownership. Here is a list of possessive adjectives: my, your, his, her, its, our, their. Use these adjectives in front of a noun to show possession. That is our school…. Read more1002. Possessive Adjectives
A proper adjective derives from a proper noun and modifies a common noun. A proper adjective is always capitalized. Here are some examples of proper adjectives and the proper nouns from which they derive:American – AmericaChinese – ChinaEuropean – EuropeMexican… Read more1004. Proper Adjectives
Sometimes, an adjective can compare one noun with another. We add the letters -er onto an adjective when using it to compare. Look at this example: Sally is short. Jan is shorter. The word short is an adjective. The word… Read more1006. Comparative Adjectives
A comparative adjective compares two nouns. A superlative adjective compares three or more nouns. A superlative adjective takes an -est ending. thin – thinner – thinnestbig – bigger – biggestlong – longer – longesttall – taller – tallestsmall – smaller… Read more1007. Superlative Adjectives
The adjective more is comparative, and the adjective most is superlative. Instead of adding -er and –est to make comparative and superlative, the words themselves are comparative and superlative adjectives. Comparative:I ate more cookies than my brother. Superlative:My dad ate… Read more1008. Adjectives More and Most