English grammar explained in plain language simple enough to be understood.
Use the verb sit when the person or object is doing the action. I can sit in this chair.The baby will sit in the crib.My cat can sit on the windowsill. Use the verb set when an object is being… Read more858. Confusing Verbs – Sit and Set
The verb resign means to help your self make peace with a situation. I will resign myself to the fact that the picnic has been rained out. George has to resign himself to the idea that he will not go… Read more859. Confusing Verbs – Resign and Re-sign
The word affect is a verb. Use affect to show action.The rain will affect our game today.Don’t let your anger affect the outcome of the project. Repeated loud noises may affect your hearing. The word effect is a noun. Use… Read more862. Confusing Words – affect/effect
The word advise is a verb. It shows action. I would advise you to pay attention in class.The doctor will always advise his patients to eat well.Most teachers advise their students to study for tests. In each sentence, the word… Read more863. Confusing Words – advise/advice
The word passed is a verb. Passed is the past tense form of pass.I will pass the school on my way home.Last night, we passed the school on our way home. The words pass and passed show action. Pass and… Read more864. Confusing Words – passed/past
The verb rise is used when the subject is doing the action. The yeast dough will rise after about an hour. The dough rises.I rise from bed each morning. I rise. Prices rise when supplies are short. Prices rise. Use… Read more911. Confusing words – Rise and Raise
The verb sit is used to show action by the subject of a sentence. The subject will sit.Mom will sit on the sofa.I sit in my desk at school.The squirrel often sits in a tree near my bedroom window. The… Read more912. Confusing Words – Sit and Set
Use the verb lie when the subject is doing the action.I will lie down.My dog likes to lie on the sofa. Mom went to lie down. Use the verb lay when the subject is doing an action to an object…. Read more913. Confusing Words – Lie and Lay
The verb resign is used when someone walks away from a job or a position. Bob will resign from his administrative job. I need to resign from my position as club chairman. The verb re-sign is used when someone writes… Read more914. Confusing Verbs – Resign and Re-sign
The word breath is a noun. It is used as an object in a sentence.I take a deep breath before I dive into the pool.Tom needs lots of breath when he runs a marathon. The word breathe is a verb…. Read more916. Confusing Words – Breath and Breathe