They say gossip is a natural part of human life. That’s why language has evolved to develop grammatical rules about the “he said” and “she said” statements. We call them reported speech. Every time we use reported speech in English, we are talking about something said by someone else in …
There are three types of conditional sentences in the English language, and many think the second type is the most challenging. But I’m going to explain all there is to know. Do you know how to use second conditionals? I’ll show the second conditional structure, functions, and definition. My guide …
The past perfect tense or pluperfect is one of the 12 verb tenses in the English language. I know, 12 verb tenses? That’s crazy! But I promise, they all have specific uses. Past perfect describes actions that were completed at a specific point in the past. Let’s discuss the uses …
What happens when you mix the perfect and continuous verb tenses? Great question! The past perfect continuous tense is one of the most complex verb tenses that use had been with the present participle form of the verb. When writing, I use this to express actions that occurred for a …
You’ve probably heard of the term relative clause in the English language. But, if you haven’t, don’t worry! I’ll share everything you need to know. This kind of clause is a dependent clause that starts with a relative pronoun. It’s essential to know its different types because it affects the …
The verb tense in the English language tells us when an action or condition occurs. We use them to communicate our messages. My handy guide will focus on the key differences between the present perfect and simple past tense. Become a self-professed grammar geek as I teach you when to …
Ever heard of the phrase, “shoulda, woulda, coulda?”. Many modal verbs express actions and situations that didn’t really happen in the past. They include would have, could have, and should have. It’s okay if you get confused about the uses of these three modals. I know a few people who …
Lists are a popular way for people to stay organized. Perhaps you jot down grocery items or tasks you need to complete at work each day on a sticky note or your phone. But, when you need to communicate lists in writing and speech, you need to organize them in …
I’m sure you’ve tried hoping for something. But have you expressed that hope accurately? Which verb tense do you use it with? I know, now I’ve confused you! Not to worry, I’ll break everything down for you. My guide will help you discover how to use hope with other verbs …
All of us have wishes for the future. Some might even have wishes for past events. But what is the right way to express these strong desires when writing and speaking? Using wish in a sentence can be tricky because we sometimes use it with other verbs. I’ll show you …