Understanding Complex Sentences What are Complex Sentences? In English grammar, a complex sentence is a sentence that contains an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. An independent clause is a complete sentence that can stand alone, while a dependent clause relies on the independent clause to form a complete thought. When these clauses…
Understanding Complements in Grammar Complements in grammar are words or groups of words that provide additional information about the subject or object in a sentence. There are two main types of complements: subject complements and object complements. Let’s explore each type in detail and look at examples to better understand their roles in sentences. Subject…
Understanding Comparative Adverbs in Sentences What are Comparative Adverbs? Adverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Comparative adverbs are used to compare two actions or qualities. They often end in “-er” or use the words “more” or “less” to show a difference in degree between two things. Let’s explore how comparative adverbs…
Understanding Comparative Adjectives in Sentences What are Comparative Adjectives? Comparative adjectives are words used to compare differences between two nouns. They are often used to describe the difference in quality, quantity, or degree between two things. For example: Formation of Comparative Adjectives In English, most comparative adjectives are formed by adding “-er” to the end…
Understanding Common Nouns in Sentences What are Common Nouns? Common nouns are the everyday names we use for people, places, things, or ideas. They are general nouns that do not refer to a specific person, place, thing, or idea. Let’s explore common nouns further by looking at examples in sentences. Singular and Plural Common Nouns…
English Learners, Please watch all of the following videos in order to increase your American English vocabulary, pronunciation, and comprehension: Adult English learners should prioritize learning Dolch sight words at the 1st-grade level as these words form the foundation of basic reading and writing skills. By mastering these common and frequently used words, adult learners…
Understanding Independent and Dependent Clauses In the English language, clauses are essential components of sentences that convey complete thoughts. There are two main types of clauses: independent clauses and dependent clauses. Understanding the differences between these clauses is crucial for constructing clear and effective sentences. What is an Independent Clause? An independent clause, also known…
Understanding Case Pronouns In English grammar, pronouns play a crucial role in replacing nouns to avoid repetition. Pronouns can change their form depending on their function in a sentence. One essential aspect of pronouns is their case, which indicates how they are used in a sentence. There are three main cases of pronouns: subjective, possessive,…
Mastering Capitalization Rules: When to Use Capital Letters and Lowercase Letters Introduction to Capitalization In writing, capitalization plays a crucial role in conveying meaning and clarity. Capital letters are used at the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and for emphasis. Lowercase letters, on the other hand, are used for regular words and non-specific terms. Let’s…
Understanding Auxiliary Verbs Introduction to Auxiliary Verbs In English grammar, auxiliary verbs, also known as helping verbs, are used in conjunction with main verbs to create various verb tenses, moods, voices, and aspects. Auxiliary verbs do not have a meaning of their own but help to convey the time or the modality of the main…