The common present continuous tense is also known and used by some as the present progressive tense. This verb tense expresses actions currently happening. I would use this if I were writing something in first person POV with a present tense aka events are currently unfolding. Discover the uses, rules, …
When learning English grammar, one of the more difficult concepts to understand is the present perfect tense. I’ve even struggled with this over the years. But I wrote this article to outline the uses and examples of the present perfect tense and even made a worksheet for you to practice. …
English verbs can be grouped into different categories like dynamic verbs, stative verbs, regular verbs, and irregular verbs. But what are stative verbs? That’s a great question! I’ve made this guide that will give you an understanding of the meaning of stative verbs. Find out its types, uses, and examples …
When you ask someone, “Can I go out?” you might get a sarcastic “You can, but you may not.” response. That’s because “can” and “may” are modal verbs that suggest different meanings. My dad used to drive me crazy as a kid with remarks like that. Modal verbs are a …
Basic language rules are taught to all emerging English language learners, and most students already have a good grasp of punctuation before moving into a higher level of language learning. More advanced writing and the development of writers’ voices call for a better understanding of how to organize complex sentence …
Dashes are an excellent way to show how various words, offsets, asides, and other informational phrases are related to one another. However, I find that most people don’t use a dash at all and incorrectly place a hyphen where a dash belongs. I was even guilty of doing this in …
The simple future tense allows us to talk about things that haven’t occurred yet. Whether it’s a promise, prediction, or plan, we know it’s yet to happen. I use it all the time in writing. Read on for my detailed explanation of the simple future tense. I’ll explore its various …
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by all the rules of punctuation and dealing with punctuation errors? You aren’t alone. Collectively there are dozens of punctuation rules and knowing them all feels like an impossible task. However, chances are you already apply them without knowing since so many apply a …
You cannot build a sentence without at least one word. Words are essential to produce meaning when organized accurately. In English, they are divided into two: open class and closed class words. I’ll show you the meaning of open and closed classes in this post. You will also learn examples …
Communication is a powerful tool, and if you can speak and write properly, it is much more likely you will be taken seriously. These are the tenets of my classes, and when I have a group of students in front of me, I remind them constantly that proper grammar and …