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
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
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
Hi vs Hi There: What’s the Difference?
Wondering what’s the difference between “hi” vs “hi there”? Let the English Forward team walk you through different uses of the terms.
