English grammar explained in plain language simple enough to be understood.
Another use of the colon is to show emphasis for a word or group of words. Look at this example:My little brother eats only one thing: carrots. Notice that the words before the colon are a complete thought. The word… Read more654. Use a Colon for Emphasis
With active voice, the subject does the action. Look at these sentence examples and notice the subject doing something:Bob built a sandcastle. Bob is the subject. He builds.Mary found a seashell. Mary is the subject. She finds.The ocean waves flattened… Read more809. Using Active and Passive Voice with Verbs
Sometimes an action verb does not transfer action. That action verb is an intransitive verb. An action verb is intransitive if the verb ends the sentence.Jack runs.Betty sings. An action verb is also intransitive if the verb is followed by… Read more814. Intransitive Action Verbs