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Personal pronouns
English Language

Personal Pronouns in the English Language

Est. reading time: 5 minutes Personal pronouns are fundamental elements of the English language that replace nouns in sentences to avoid repetition and add clarity. They typically refer to people, animals, or objects; they vary based on their function in a sentence. In this article, I will give full details of what personal pronouns are, their types, and common mistakes […]

Sentences: Rules and Structures
English Language

Sentences: Rules and Structures

Est. reading time: 5 minutes Sentences are a unit of language that expresses a complete thought or idea. They are the building blocks of communication and come in various forms and structures. This article will explain in detail what a sentence is, the types of sentences, and the rules guiding sentence formation. What is the definition of a sentence? In

Gerunds
English Language

Gerund Usage in Writing and Speaking

Est. reading time: 4 minutes A gerund is commonly used in the English language, and this article will explain in detail what a gerund is with numerous examples to help you confidently identify and use them in your writing and speech. What is a Gerund? A gerund is popularly used in sentences, and it’s a verb form ending with ‘-ing’

Suffixes
English Language

Suffixes: Meaning and Examples

Est. reading time: 5 minutes Suffixes are small but important parts of the English language that make your vocabulary richer. By adding them to root words, suffixes create new words and enhance the ability to communicate with precision. In this article, we will see the importance and versatility of suffixes in vocabulary development and understanding of the English language. What

Prefixes
English Language

Prefixes: Art of WordPlay

Est. reading time: 4 minutes   A vital part of English vocabulary is prefixes, and whether you notice them or not, they are always used in sentences, statements, or articles. It is important to know how to figure out a prefix in a sentence and how to use it. Once you understand the concept of prefixes, you will be able

English Language

What is Subject-Verb Agreement: Rules and Examples

Est. reading time: 4 minutes In the English language, there’s always a subject-verb agreement in a sentence. This means a verb in a sentence must agree with the subject both in form and meaning. A verb in a sentence does not only show when an action is performed; it also indicates the number of subjects in the sentence. In this

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English Language

Tenses: How to Use Them Correctly

Est. reading time: 6 minutes We can’t mention sentence structuring without talking about “tenses,” and these tenses are oftentimes associated with their related verb forms. Learning tenses and their correct usage is a great way to improve your English, and understanding them will help your speech. Without further ado, let’s move on to what tenses entail. Tenses: What Does It

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English Language

Active and Passive Voices: Examples and Differences

Est. reading time: 7 minutes Sentence structuring is an essential part of the English language, and a lot of elements go into that, one of which is the active and passive voice. The beauty of sentences is that words can be used to form them in different ways while retaining the same meaning. However, this is dependent on whether the

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