GRAMMARIST

Subject and object pronouns reduce repetition in spoken and written English. As the name implies, subject pronouns replace the sentence’s subject. The object pronouns will replace the object in a sentence. Learn how to use each with our subject and object pronoun exercises to master English vocabulary in no time. What Are Subject Pronouns? Pronouns take the place of a noun in a sentence. There are three main types of pronouns: subject, object, and possessive. A subject pronoun is used …

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There are plenty of pronouns to learn and use in your writing. Let’s have a short review of indefinite pronouns in this guide, shall we? Learn its definition, examples, and functions in sentences. Then, challenge yourself to an indefinite pronoun worksheet I made to measure your knowledge of the topic. What Are Indefinite Pronouns? Indefinite pronouns are a type of pronoun that doesn’t identify what it refers to. Someone, anything, everybody, and nothing are all indefinite pronouns. Here’s a list …

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Learn what the future tense means and its four forms in English. Once you’ve mastered this verb tense, answer the three-part quiz I made to check your understanding. What Is the Future Tense? The future tense is used to express actions that will occur. For example: This sentence indicates a future activity. This example shows a future condition or state of being happy. But these examples are only in the simple future tense. There are three other forms of the …

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What’s the difference between using present perfect and past simple tenses? One is used for actions that happened for the first time and were completed in the past, and the other is for actions that started a moment in time in the past and are still happening. I’ll discuss everything you need to know in this guide. Then, you can answer the three printable PDF exercises on the two verb tenses to check your understanding. Present Perfect vs. Past Simple …

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Comparing yourself to others often leads to resentment. But in English, comparisons matter! They allow you to describe that something or someone has a bigger or smaller amount of a specific characteristic. Find out how to form comparative adjectives in this article. Then, answer the three-part exercise with a printable PDF about comparative adjectives. What Are Comparative Adjectives? Comparative adjectives modify nouns and pronouns while expressing comparisons. Some comparative adjectives are formed by using –er at the end of the …

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You already know what tag questions are, don’t you? Tag questions are short questions added at the end of statements. Try these three worksheets about tag questions. The exercises will require you to recall tag question rules, complete the tag question, and respond to tag questions. What’s a Tag Question? A tag question is a brief question that comes after a declarative sentence to ask for confirmation. These tag questions often mean, “Am I right?” or “Do you agree with …

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Inversions are a grammatical tool you can use to change the emphasis of your sentences. The technique swaps a normal word order into something that helps draw attention to specific words and phrases. Many native English speakers do this in their speech without being aware of actual inversion rules. But for English language learners, this can be difficult to master. Luckily, it is not a necessary technique to know to be understood, but it is helpful when you want to …

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