Understanding Conjunctions: Connecting Words in Sentences What Are Conjunctions? Conjunctions are essential parts of speech that serve as connectors in sentences. They link words, phrases, or clauses together to show the relationship between them. By using conjunctions, we can combine ideas and create more complex and interesting sentences. There are three main types of conjunctions:…
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…
Understanding Attributive Adjectives What are Attributive Adjectives? Attributive adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns. They provide more information about the noun by answering questions like “What kind?” “Which one?” or “How many?” Attributive adjectives are usually placed before the noun they describe in a sentence. Examples of Attributive Adjectives In each of these…
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Greetings English Learners and Teachers from All Over the World! I’m Ioan Elvis Sersea, M.A., M.A.T., aka Maestro Sersea, an American English teacher based in Southern California, United States of America. I’ve been educating English learners in California since 1989 and I continue to do so both at a charter high school and at a…
Understanding Adjectives Page 1: Introduction to Adjectives Welcome to the world of adjectives! Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns and pronouns. They add detail and color to our language, making our sentences more interesting and vivid. For example, in the sentence “The big house is beautiful,” both “big” and “beautiful” are adjectives because they describe the…