Est. reading time: 4 minutes A contraction is simply a word that is formed by combining two words or by shortening or omitting a word or phrase. They are also called short forms and are formed with the use of an apostrophe. The apostrophe, also known as contractive apostrophe, is placed where the missing letter should be. Contractions are used […]
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’
Est. reading time: 2 minutes One of the easiest ways to write better is to determine what you intend to achieve with that content. Understanding the four major categories of writing will help you determine where your intended content falls and, consequently, the purpose of such content. Follow me, let’s take a short walk through the four major categories of
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
Est. reading time: 3 minutes Imagine a toy shop with many dog-themed toys and only one cat-themed toy. When you refer to the cat-themed toy, you would say ‘the’ cat-themed toy because it is the only one. If you wanted one of the dog-themed toys, you would use ‘a’ dog-themed toy because there are many to choose from. Articles are
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
Est. reading time: 5 minutes An adjective is a word that modifies a noun or pronoun. The Oxford Dictionary describes an adjective as a “word naming an attribute of a noun.” It describes the qualities of something or someone. Adjectives, when used in communication, provide specific information about people, places, things, and animals, that gives a reader or listener a
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
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
Est. reading time: 4 minutes Punctuation marks are a set of symbols that indicate a pause or an emphasis. They separate or link sentences and clarify the meaning of a text—punctuation marks aid in expressing the structure and tone of a sentence or a piece of writing. Types of Punctuation Marks The English language makes use of several punctuation
