Learn how to identify nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections.
Learn how to use simple and complex sentences correctly.
Learn how to construct a sentence by using a subject-verb-object (SVO) format.
Learn basic punctuation rules, including capitalization, apostrophe usage, and the difference between single/double quotation marks.
Learn how to use correct diction, dialect, and slang.
Learn how to write properly in English by learning how to use punctuation, word choice, and spelling correctly.
Learn how to avoid grammatical errors while writing.
Learn to recognize the different parts of speech based on their function in a sentence.
Learn how to use proper verb tenses and phrases to enhance your vocabulary.
Learn about common nouns, adjectives, adverbial modifiers, preposition usage, and pronoun usage.
Learn how to identify nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections.Nouns, pronouns, verbs These words describe the subject matter of a sentence. Pronouns can sometimes be tricky to understand at first glance. In simple sentences, pronouns refer to themselves and follow their own rules. You may have noticed that the pronoun I is always capitalized, while you cannot capitalize the word “I” if you use it to talk about yourself. (In fact, I would not recommend it.)
Adjectives
These are words that modify nouns and indicate positive or negative feelings toward those nouns. Adjectives provide additional information about how the subject feels or what they do.
Verbs
Verbs express actions or events that happen over time. They need to be followed by either a noun or a preposition. If they are not preceded by a preposition, they take the subject case (e.g., jump).
Prepositions
Prepositions are used to connect various parts of a sentence. There are three basic types of prepositions: directional, relational, and spatial. Directional prepositions point towards something or someone, relative prepositions relate two things together, and spatial prepositions point in space.
Conjunctions
Conjunctions are words that link phrases or clauses inside a sentence. These words help us build thoughts in our mind and organize ideas. They are often placed between independent clauses.
Interjection
Interjections are short forms of statements that add emotion or emphasize certain points. An example of an interjection is “uh oh!” Because they can stand alone as complete sentences, interjections can be used at any point in speech.
Learn how to use simple and complex sentences correctly.Simple sentenceA simple sentence means there is only one subject and verb and it is straightforward. A simple sentence is typically written in first person present tense.
I am going to eat breakfast today.
The man was trying to hit the ball out of the park.
When I was young my dad told me about his childhood memories.
Examples:
I went home. I want to go to the store.
We were late. We didn't finish our homework.
She has a lot of friends. She likes them.
He doesn't know anything. He's dumb.
Complex Sentence
A complex sentence is longer than a simple sentence and contains additional parts. A complex sentence may have two or three subjects and verbs. It can also use a passive voice.
My parents let me sleep over at their house last night.
His dog is barking outside.
They always tell us what they think.
Examples:
My parents let me stay overnight. His dog is barking outside. You will always tell us what you think.
Learn how to construct a sentence by using a subject-verb-object (SVO) format.
A good way to learn how to write a complete sentence is to first identify the subject and object. You may know what they are, but just want to verify that you have them right.
Example: I am the subject and the car is the object.
Subject verb -object
I drive my car.
Once you are sure about you subject and object, you can start writing your own sentences. The following example shows how to use these two words properly.
My name is John Doe and I go to school at ABC High School. My teacher's name is Mr. Smith and he teaches us English class.
Notice that I started out writing the sentence by saying who was doing something. Then, I identified the action that someone was performing. Finally, I identified who was being affected by that action.
You should always try to make your sentences clear and concise.
A sentence should always begin with a verb.
Place the action word at the end of a sentence.
Start each sentence with a noun.
Use specific tense.
Write a complete sentence.
Form a simple sentence correctly.
Use punctuation correctly.
Avoid unnecessary words.
Practice writing regularly.
Be aware of prepositions.
Use correct spelling.
Know proper grammar.
Read often.
Learn vocabulary.
Learn basic punctuation rules, including capitalization, apostrophe usage, and the difference between single/double quotation marks.Punctuation is a little bit different than what we might think. It comes in two varieties, Capitalization and Punctuation.
Capitalization refers to how words (or proper nouns) are treated in a sentence. There are three major types of capitalization: Title Case, Sentence case, and Proper Nouns. Title case refers to how titles are written. Sentence case refers to the general style of writing in a document. And Proper Nouns are nouns that start with a capital letter.
There are only 4 rules regarding punctuation.
Rule 1: Don't use commas to separate items in a list unless they have no relevance to each other. If they do not relate, then they should be separated by a semicolon instead.
Example: The girl looked at the boy. She smiled; he nodded his head.
Rule 2: Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction. A coordinating conjunction is any word that links the items in a series without having a specific meaning of its own. (A coordinating conjunction does not imply cause-and-effect relationship.)
Examples: I love you. You're my best friend. We laughed until our sides hurt.
Rule 3:Do not use a period after a preposition.
Example: He was afraid that she would leave him.
Rule 4: Do not confuse a question mark with an exclamation point.
Example: He asked her if she loved him!
Learn how to use correct diction, dialect, and slang.Correct DictionCorrect diction is simply being aware of what language you are speaking at any given time. There are different ways to do this. You could ask yourself if you feel comfortable speaking to anyone in front of you while using your own dialect. Or you may ask yourself if you feel safe enough to speak about topics in general, especially if they have been taboo subjects previously. Both methods are effective ways of determining whether or not your vocabulary is appropriate for the setting, and can help you determine whether or not you should modify your speech before engaging in conversation.
Dialect
A dialect is simply a way of speaking that people tend to adopt over time due to their personal preferences. Even though a person's dialect may seem completely normal to them, it may be considered incorrect by others around them. If you are unsure whether or not your pronunciation is acceptable for a certain situation, try practicing the phrases you would say out loud until they become second nature. Once you are confident you are doing things correctly, you are ready to move onto slang.
Slang
Slang is simply slang words used in a specific context. Because slang is relatively short-lived, it changes often based on the culture surrounding you. To avoid sounding illiterate, you need to know which slang terms are commonly used in your current environment. By using these slang terms, you can easily communicate effectively without needing to make a ton of grammatical errors.
Learn how to write properly in English by learning how to use punctuation, word choice, and spelling correctly.PunctuationPunctuation is the small marks that separate words in a sentence and is a fundamental aspect to writing well. Punctuation includes different types of symbols such as commas, semicolons, question marks, exclamation points, apostrophe's, etc. There are several rules to know about punctuation, including:
a) Use Double Quotation marks for direct quotes (if you quote someone directly in your text).
b)Do not useSingle Quotation marks for indirect quotes (such as quotes inside of parenthesis).
c)Comma - place a comma after the first item listed if it is longer than three items in a list
d)Semicolon- place a colon after a list when there are two or fewer items in the list. In addition, place a semicolon between each item in a list if there are five or more items.
e) Question mark- place a question mark at the end of questions.
f)Apostrophe- An apostrophe is used to replace 'the' and 'it'. If you want to refer to something that starts with 'the', then use 'its'. This does not apply to possessive pronouns, such as 'his/her/their'.
g) Hyphen- A hyphen is used to indicate a combination.
h) Exclamation point- Place an exclamation point before a question or statement that expresses surprise, excitement, anger, etc.
i)Period- Place a period after a full stop in the middle of a noun phrase.
j) Colon- Used to introduce lists. Note, however, that in American English, a colon is often used to introduce non-restrictive clauses. However, in British English, the colon is used to introduce restrictive clauses.
k)Ellipsis- Also known as omission. When using ellipsis, you should only omit words that would cause the reader confusion.
l)Quotation mark- Used to define or paraphrase text. You should always use quotation marks unless you are quoting a piece of text that was published without quotation marks while quoting a piece of text is acceptable.
Learn how to avoid grammatical errors while writing.Grammar is the art of using correct words and avoiding mistakes. Grammatical errors make your content look unprofessional and weak. You should always write quality content for visitors. If you want to improve your writing skills, then you need to practice writing skills.
Here are some tips and tricks to help you improve your English grammar.
Read Articles Before Writing Your OwnReading articles before writing your own helps you understand how others talk about topics. You can learn many things from reading other people’s work. Reading articles will give you inspiration and ideas to write your own article.
Use the right tenseA proper use of tenses indicates the order in which events happened. Using the wrong tense may lead to misunderstanding of what really happened. For example, if you say “I did not know them” instead of saying “I do not know them”, it may sound weird. This happens because your brain interprets that sentence as something different than what actually happened.
Make sure you have enough detailsYou should always focus on providing details because readers love to read detailed information. Readers enjoy learning things they don't already know and getting answers to their questions. When you provide too little information, it makes the reader feel disappointed and confused.
Avoid colloquialismsColloquialisms are informal usages of language that are commonly used among a particular group such as teenagers, college students, or younger generations. Colloquialism is a casual way of talking, and it does not mean that you cannot use these expressions. But, when you use colloquialisms, your audience might think you're being immature.
Check SpellingYou have probably written a lot of text messages, e-mails, and posts on social media platforms. Have you ever noticed that you misspell simple words? You should check your spelling regularly to avoid making mistakes.
Spell Out Common WordsIt's recommended to spell out common words since this will make your sentences easier to read. These common words include nouns, adjectives, verbs, prepositions, pronouns, adverbs, and conjunctions.
Learn to recognize the different parts of speech based on their function in a sentence.
Nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbsNouns have a noun root, verb has a verb root, adjective has an adjective root, and adverb has an adverb root. An example would be; "The boy kicked the ball." In this sentence we are saying that we want to describe what is happening in the present. We use "the boy" instead of the name of the boy "Jack". Then after we say the words "kicked", we use a verb, "the ball". And then we say a description about how the boy did it. And finally we end with "the boy" again, making it clear who is doing something.
ArticlesThe articles in English are 'a', 'an', 'the', 'that'. They add meaning to your sentences and help make them clearer and easier to understand. An example is; "This is John's house." If you were to change it to "That is John's house," it wouldn't sound right. Using "John's" is necessary to show ownership. You could just put "house", but if someone else owned it without telling you, you don't know whose house it really was.
PronounsPronouns do not need an article before them. Only the word "I" requires an article; "I drank milk today."'
PrepositionsPrepositions are words that go before some other word/words (noun, pronoun, or conjunction). Examples are "on top of", "in front of", "behind", and "to the left of". "To the left of me" doesn't make sense.
ConjunctionsConjunctions are words that connect two or more phrases together to make a single thought. Examples are "and", "but", "or", "nor", and "yet". But "Yet, I'm still fat." makes no sense.
TensesA tense is a way of showing whether a past event happened or is happening now. There are four tenses: Present (is currently occurring), Past (has already occurred), Future (will occur soon), and Conditional (might or might not occur).
AdverbsAdverbs modify verbs, pronouns, prepositions, and conjunctions. These are words that tell us how something is done, where something happens, or what kind of thing something is. A good rule of thumb is that they always follow a verb, pronoun, preposition, or conjunction. Example: He was angry at his mother. The anger is an adjective modifying the verb, "was". So, he is angry at his mother. "He was never angry at his mother." That sentence means that he wasn't angry at his mother, but maybe he was angry at her once, but he isn't anymore. "He was always angry at his mother." He has been angry at his mother since birth. "He was mad at her." Means that he is mad at his mother now.
Learn how to use proper verb tenses and phrases to enhance your vocabulary.The following list contains basic verb phrases. You may choose to use these verbs whenever you want to make a sentence sound more poetic. But don't use them if they aren't grammatically correct -- no matter how cool they look! :)
Noun + Verb (e.g. noun + "to be")This is the simplest way to describe something. If you're asking a question, then end the sentence with an exclamation point. e.g. Who's the best player? He's the best!
Noun + Adjective + Verb (e. g. noun + adjective + "to do")Use this phrase when describing something or someone who does something well. e.g. His cooking skills were amazing!
Prepositional + Verb (e.G. preposition + "to") + Verb (Verbs ending in "-ing" such as "to love", "to eat", etc.)Use this phrase when talking about location or movement. e.g. I'm going home now. Thereby, we go to my place.
Noun + Verb + Preposition ("on", "up", and "down")Use this phrase to talk about things happening at different times. e.g. We had breakfast on the third floor. We ate our breakfast on the second floor.
Noun + Verb + Preposition + Noun (e.g. "the", "a", "your", and "their")Use this phrase for referring to people or places. e.g. My house is right over there. Where do you live?
Noun + Verb+ Preposition + Noun + Adjectives(e.g. "at", "in", "under", and "above")Use this phrase if you're talking about time, space, or position. e.g. At 3:00 pm he went upstairs. In the kitchen, she was cutting onions. Underneath his bed, he kept his toys.
Learn about common nouns, adjectives, adverbial modifiers, preposition usage, and pronoun usage.Common NounsCommon nouns refer to items that are not unique to any person’s experience. This includes things like people, places, times, weather conditions, animals, and anything else that is shared among many individuals.
Adjective Modifiers
Adjectives modify nouns to show how something should be described. When describing something, they do not tell what it actually is; rather, they modify the noun to give the reader a clearer idea of what it is.
Prepositional Modifiers
Prepositional modifiers describe the location where a word occurs. A sentence containing a prepositional modifier often contains two clauses separated by a comma.
Pronoun
Pronoun Usage
Pronouns replace nouns or pronouns in sentences. There are several forms of pronouns (singular & plural), including I, you, he/she, we, it, who, that, and what.
Pronoun Forms
The different forms of pronouns
I – my, mine, me
You – your, yours, you
He / She / It - his, her, its
We – ours, our, us
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