What Are Parts of Speech in the English Language?
Languages are made up of separate parts of speech, which all work together to create meaningful conversations. Here’s a list of the top eight parts of speech, with examples to show you how you use them [more…]
English Grammar: The Parts of a Sentence
To make a proper sentence, you need a subject and a verb — all other components of the sentence are just icing on the cake! Here’s how to break down the parts of a sentence: [more…]
Tips for Verb Tenses in the English Language
Verb tense conveys when the action you’re describing took place — the past, present or future. Here’s a list of the grammatical terms for different verb tenses. [more…]
How to Use Pronouns in English Grammar
Pronouns are important for many reasons, as outlined by the following tips. You can use pronouns to stand in as subjects or objects, or to show possession. Here are some tips for getting your head around [more…]
Tips for English Language Subject–Verb Agreement
Matching the right subject to your verb can be tricky when you're writing in English. Here are some basic tips to help you work out which verbs are singular and which verbs are plural. [more…]
How to Use Endmarks, Apostrophes and Commas in Written English
Punctuation makes a huge difference in the meaning of a sentence, so it’s vital that you understand how to use it correctly. Endmarks, apostrophes and commas are all key to clear communication in English [more…]
English Grammar For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australia/New Zealand Edition)
Correct grammar is not just for people over 50 or those annoying picky English teachers — everyone needs to be able to communicate clearly and succinctly. But so many rules exist; how do you avoid getting [more…]
Pre-Submission Basic Grammar and Style Primer for Children's Book Manuscripts
Although many publishing houses have their own in-house style or grammar guides stipulating how to treat serial commas or ellipses or em dashes, the following primer will guarantee you a manuscript that’s [more…]
