English grammar explained in plain language simple enough to be understood.
Are you uncomfortable with writing? Unsure about grammar usage? Maybe English is your second language. Perhaps you want help with homeschooling instruction, or you need practice and review for standardized tests. Maybe you just enjoy the challenge of learning new… Read moreGrammar, Plain and Simple
We place quotation marks around words that are spoken. The words inside of the quotation marks are always a complete sentence, and that sentence must begin with a capital letter. Mary said, “Please let me drive the car.” The words… Read more464. Using Quote Marks with Conversation
Section A: Make each singular noun into a plural1. dog2. house3. man4. mouse5. foot6. child7. tree8. bush Section B: Find the collective noun in each sentence.9. The choir learned a new song.10. My basketball team is in first place. Answers:… Read more735. Practice with Nouns
We sometimes add a group of letters to the end of a verb to form an adjective. Adding the suffix –ive turns some verbs into adjectives. Here is a partial list of verbs that become adjectives with the suffix -ive:support… Read more756. Make an Adjective by Adding -ive to a Verb
We can add the letters –able to some verbs to make adjectives.enjoy – enjoyablelaugh – laughablework – workableadapt – adaptabledrink – drinkablemanage – manageable Look at these sentence examples to see how the verb becomes an adjective.We can make this… Read more757. Add -able to a Verb to Make an Adjective
Last week we talked about action verbs. An action verb shows the action of a subject. This week we will talk about linking verbs. Linking verbs show no action. Linking verbs show existence. Many linking verbs are forms of the… Read more816. Linking Verbs
These three words – either, neither, and each – are indefinite pronouns. They are used in place of a noun, but we don’t know exactly which noun the words are replacing. Do either of you have a pen?Neither of my… Read more854. Indefinite Pronouns – either, neither, each
The verb lie has two meanings. One meaning is to tell an untruth. I lie when I don’t tell the truth. The other meaning tells that someone or something is reclining.I am tired and need to lie down.My dog likes… Read more856. Confusing Verbs – lie/lay
The word breath is a noun. Take a deep breath.I can’t catch my breath today.Eat a mint to make your breath smell better. The word breathe is a verb. Breathe deeply to fell calmer.Humans cannot breathe under water.It’s best to… Read more861. Confusing Words – breath and breathe
Section A: Choose the correct word for each sentence blank.1. Take a deep ____ before diving into the pool. (breath, breathe)2. Do not hold your _____ when lifting weights. (breath, breathe)3. You should always ____ through your nose. (breath, breathe)4…. Read more865. Practice with Confusing Words