English grammar explained in plain language simple enough to be understood.
Sight, site, and cite all sound the same, but each word has a different meaning. Sight is a view – something you can see. Sight also refers to the vision you have with your eyes.That view of the Grand Canyon… Read more139. Sight, Site, and Cite
Write, right, and rite are another group of three homophones – words that sound the same but have different meanings. Write is a verb that means to put words onto a surface. We write with a pencil or a pen… Read more138. Write, Right, and Rite
Rain, reign, and rein are three more homophones that sound alike but are spelled differently and mean different things. Rain is a noun meaning the water that falls from the sky. Try to picture the a in rain as a… Read more137. Rain, Reign, and Rein
Where, ware, and wear are three homophones that sound alike but are spelled differently and have different meanings. Where is an adverb showing location. When someone asks where? the answer is usually here or there. Notice that where, here, and… Read more136. Where, Ware, and Wear
This week, we talked about four sets of words that are very similar but have slightly different meanings. Now practice to see if you understand those subtle differences. Section A: Choose the correct word for each sentence below. 1. Sally… Read more135. Practice Words with Subtle Differences
Let’s look at the two similar and confusing words than and then. Than is used to make comparisons. Sometimes we use than to compare adjectives.Bob is taller than Jim. Today is hotter than yesterday. We can use than to compare… Read more134. Than vs. Then
This week we talked about pairs of nouns that sound the same but are spelled differently and have different meanings. Try to remember all the tricks that we talked about as you practice what you learned. Section A: Choose the… Read more130. Practice with Similar Nouns
We talked this week about four sets of confusing verbs. Now it’s time to practice what you learned. Section A: Choose the correct verb for each sentence below.1. My dog likes to (lay, lie) on the carpet.2. If you are… Read more120. Practice – Confusing Verbs
This week we talked about four sets of confusing words. Now it’s time to practice using those words. Section A: Choose the correct word for each sentence below.1. The (led, lead) in my pencil broke.2. Let me (led, lead) you… Read more115. Practicing the Confusing Words
Accept and except are two more words that sound similar and can be confusing. Accept is a verb. It shows action. When you accept something, you take it.I will accept your invitation.I hope you can accept my apology.I accept your… Read more114. Accept and Except