English grammar explained in plain language simple enough to be understood.
Adding the letters -less to a noun will turn the word into an adjective. Hope is a noun. Hopeless is an adjective. Here are some other nouns that become adjectives when you add the suffix -less:time – timelesssense – senselessbottom… Read more1014. Add -less to Make a Noun into an Adjective
A prepositional phrase is formed by joining a preposition and an object of the preposition. A preposition is always the first word of a prepositional phrase. Prepositions tell the position of an object. Here are some common prepositions: in, out,… Read more1016. The Prepositional Phrase
A preposition is a word that shows the position of an object. Some prepositions tell location: in, inside, out, outside, above, beneath, behind. Prepositions also tell direction: up, down, toward, from, over, underA preposition is always placed at the beginning… Read more1017. Prepositions Show Location and Direction
The word to can be used as a preposition. It gives the position of an object by telling direction.Bob went to school.I gave a card to Mom.We are driving to Florida.Janet went to the drugstore. The word to can also… Read more1018. Using to as a Preposition
The word from is a preposition. The preposition from shows direction. We walked home from the library.I received a birthday card from my friend. Mom just got home from Italy. Use the preposition from to show position and direction. It’s… Read more1019. Using the Preposition From
A linking verb uses a form of the verb to be while connecting the subject to an adjective or a noun. Use the helping verb will when writing a future tense linking verb. Look at these examples where the linking… Read more1038. Future Tense Linking Verb
When you write, it is important to maintain a consistent tense throughout your piece of writing. In other words, be sure to have the action happen all in one tense. Sometimes we tell a story in the present tense, like… Read more1039. Highlight on Writing – Consistent Verb Tense
Most linking verbs are forms of the verb to be: am, are, is, was, wereHowever, these certain verbs can also act as linking verbs: grow, sound, smell The verbs grow, sound, and smell are usually verbs that show action:The plants… Read more1044. Linking Verbs: Grow, Sound, Smell
An adverb modifies a verb and tells more about the action. Sometimes, the adverb tells how something happens.The boy walked slowly. The adverb slowly tells how the boy walked.The dog barked loudly. The adverb loudly tells how the dog barked.Mom… Read more1048. Adverbs Tell How Something Happens