English grammar explained in plain language simple enough to be understood.
The contraction we’re is a shortened version of we are. We insert an apostrophe where the letter a has been taken out.We’re taking the train home tonight. We are taking the train home tonight.We’re the first school team to play… Read more338. Confusing Contractions – we’re
The word they’re is a contraction for the words they are. An apostrophe takes the place of the letter a. Bob and Mary announced they’re getting married. Bob and Mary announced they are getting married. My parents told me they… Read more339. Confusing Contractions – they’re
Section A: For each sentence below, choose the word that should go into the blank.1. ____ having a party today for my sister. (we’re, were)2. I thought we _____ going to be late, but we got there on time. (we’re,… Read more340. Practice With Confusing Contractions
A contraction combines two words into one, substituting an apostrophe for part of the second word. Contractions always have an apostrophe in the word. The contraction you’re combines the words you and are. When you read the word you’re in… Read more608. Mistakes with Contractions
When we join together the words they are, we get the contraction they’re. Every time we use the contraction they’re, we really mean they are.They are going to be late. They’re going to be late. The word their is a… Read more609. Confusing Contractions – Their and They’re
Section A: Choose your or you’re for each blank.1. Put ___ shoes by the front door.2. I found ___ book on the floor.3. I heard ____ going to Mexico next year.4. Leave ___ umbrella outside.5. Let me know when ___… Read more610. Practice with Troublesome Contractions
The verb sit is used with the subject of the sentence. The subject of a sentence can sit.Bob will sit on the sofa. You can sit anywhere you like. The bird sits on my deck railing every morning. The verb… Read more667. Confusing Verbs – Sit and Set
The verb lie is used with the subject of the sentence. The subject can lie down.I will lie on the couch and read.I wish the dog would lie down and stop running around.The baby needs to lie down and take… Read more668. Confusing Verbs – Lie and Lay
The verb resign means to quit a job or a position or to find peace with a decision. I am going to resign from my teaching position. Bob must resign himself to the idea that we are not getting a… Read more669. Confusing Verbs – Resign and Re-sign
Sometimes words are very similar. One word is a noun, and the other is a verb. It’s important to know which is which so that you can use the words correctly. The word breath is a noun. Use the word… Read more671. Confusing Words – Breath and Breathe