Progressive Tense: Correct Usage
The progressive tense defines the ongoing action by adding -ing to the verb (participle) and using “verb to be” before the main verb. In English … Read more
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English Phrasal Verbs: Let's Learn Them
English Phrasal verbs are very common in English grammar and are fairly easy to understand with a few examples. Basically, a phrasal verb is a … Read more
50 Most Common Phrasal Verbs – Part 2
Let’s check out (examine) the second part of the most common phrasal verbs in English! 1. Back up = to support Her parents have always … Read more
50 Most Common Phrasal Verbs – Part 1
Phrasal verbs are part of the language that is natural, informal, and interesting (we can’t always guess their meaning!) and a sure way to make … Read more
How to Start an Argumentative Essay
If you are a post-graduate, a tertiary, or maybe a high school student, there’s a big chance you’ll be assigned to create an argumentative essay … Read more
How Do You Spell?
Spelling in English can sometimes be confusing. Some people have to work at being good spellers while others easily know the correct way to spell … Read more
What is a Predicate?
The English language can be very confusing sometimes, and predicates are no exception. In fact, many native English speakers would find it difficult to define … Read more
En Dash vs Em Dash: What's the Difference?
What is a dash symbol? A dash is a small horizontal line or mark of separation that is used in between clauses where something stronger … Read more
To Be Verbs: Know Some Uses
Verbs play a very special role in the English language. Every sentence must have a verb. However, there are many verb forms in English, which … Read more
Single Quotation Marks: Here Are Some Easy Rules
Quotation marks are widely used in English for directly quoting a sentence spoke or written by someone. Quotation marks play an essential role in direct … Read more
