English grammar explained in plain language simple enough to be understood.
We learned that a comma goes between items in a list. Mom bought eggs, milk, and bread. We also sometimes put a comma in a list of two adjectives.Calculus is a challenging, difficult math course. Challenging and difficult are both… Read more151. Using a Comma With Two Adjectives
To refresh your memory, a clause has a subject and a verb. A phrase is a group of words with no verb and no action. If you begin a sentence with an introductory phrase, you must use a comma after… Read more148. An Introductory Phrase Needs a Comma
We use a comma ( , ) in writing to show a place for a pause or a separation. This week we are talking about commas used within certain sentence structures. First of all, it is important to remember that… Read more147. Comma With a Subordinate Clause
A comma ( , ) is a piece of punctuation used to force a pause or show a separation. A compound sentence uses a coordinating conjunction to join two complete thoughts. In a compound sentence, a comma must come before… Read more146. Comma with a Conjunction – FANBOYS
We sometimes use real and really interchangeably, but there is a definite distinction between these two words. Real is an adjective. Use real to describe a noun when you want to say that the object is genuine or true. My… Read more133. Real vs. Really
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
Lose and loose look quite similar, but they are actually very different. Lose is a verb. Lose rhymes with shoes. Please don’t lose the money I gave you.I hope we don’t lose our last game. Loose is an adjective that… Read more113. Lose and Loose
Red and read are two more words that cause confusion in English. Read is a present tense verb when it rhymes with feed. I will read the book. Can you read the recipe to me? Read is a past tense… Read more112. Red and Read
Led and lead are two words that cause great confusion in the English language. When lead rhymes with feed, lead is a present tense verb. Today Bob will lead the horse out to the corral.I want to lead the band… Read more111. Led and Lead
Remember: breathe, affect, advise, passed are verbs. These words show action in a sentence.Breath, effect, advice, past are nouns. They often have a, an, the with them, and are used as a subject or an object. Section A: Choose the… Read more110. Practice with Confusing Words