Question tags are short questions at the end of a statement. There are several reasons why we might do this. Overall, we use question tags to encourage a response from another person. We use question tags to confirm something that is true or not true. Future speculation is another reason to use this type of grammar. Advanced speakers of English know this grammar well. It is extremely common in spoken English. We can also use question tags to imply an offer. Question tags are formed with an auxiliary or modal verb. Positive statements are followed by a negative tag while negative statements are followed by a positive tag. If your statement is a true question, your intonation rises. If you know the answer or share your opinion, your intonation falls.

Sometimes, questions aren’t really questions at all. Speakers of English often want to confirm information they think they know. In other words, we might know something about a fact and we simply want to know if it is true or not. We also use negative questions to offer an opinion, polite requests and offers. When someone uses a negative question, be careful with your answer!

Another fun subject. In everyday English, we often hear statements that seem to be a little confusing. Strange grammar or words not known. Direct questions are rather simple to create. Indirect questions are a little more complicated but, easy to use with a little practice. Direct and Indirect questions are used when we don’t know the answer and need information. Indirect questions are more polite. It is common to start an indirect question with “Can” or “Do”. Remember that “Can” is often used with more urgency while “Could” is more polite. We often use “If” in our sentence as well. There are simple rules to follow. Below are examples. Ask your teacher to help explain the rules about this subject further!

There are many ways to ask for things in English. From simple to complicated, English can be polite and impolite! Finding ways to bridge grammar from an elementary stage of study to higher levels can make learning English fun! At the earliest stages of our language learning journey, we learn ways to simply communicate. At the higher levels, we learn how to articulate our thoughts in a more common and polite way. At the higher levels, we have many more methods of communication compared to the earliest stages. Indirect requests and offers are at the top of the list for politeness.

When we say what we say in English, often there are common reasons why! Sometimes spoken English is much different than the way we learned grammar. Some words in English have very specific definitions while many do not. Just because a word has a certain definition, it does not mean that word is used only one way. Native speakers of English use certain words commonly to communicate. Just like in every language, there are simple definitions and colloquial speech. In American English, the word “Goodbye” is not commonly used in everyday conversations. The word “Goodbye” in American English has a finality to it! The word goodbye is extremely formal and should not be used in everyday speech. There are many other ways to depart in the English language. Take a look at the examples below. Ask your teacher for more examples and ways to be polite in the English language.

“Nice to meet you” or “Nice meeting you”. Which variant is correct and why? That all depends on time. Are you referring to meeting someone yesterday, today or tomorrow? There are many ways to be polite when introducing yourself to someone for the first time. The better your English is, the better first impression you make. Is it a job interview? Maybe it is meeting a colleague for the first time! Often, the use of adverbs play an important part in everyday speech. “Nice to meet you” is used when you are first introduced to someone! The term “Nice meeting you” is used after meeting someone! The use of tenses also plays an important part here.

What do adverbs do? They modify sentences, verbs, adjectives and adverbs. Time adverbs help more clearly explain a point in time. This could be the past, present or future. Time adverbs are extremely important to clearly communicate your thoughts and intentions. There are “Single definite time adverbs” like “Now, then, tomorrow, yesterday and tonight”. Then there are “Frequency definite time adverbs” like “Annually, daily, hourly, monthly”. Add to those, the “Frequency indefinite time adverbs” like “Always, constantly, normally, occasionally. Lastly, Relationships in time adverbs” like “Already, finally, before, lately. These examples are just the tip of the iceberg. There are also “Time adverb phrases” like “In the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening”. Time adverbs can be used with most tenses. This is a brief explanation of time adverbs.

A quantifier is a word or phrase used before a noun or pronoun to refer to a quantity or amount of something. Quantifiers are used to give more information. We use these words and phrases with countable and uncountable nouns. With a quantifier, just about all nouns are countable in English! Simple quantifiers used with countable nouns include words like “Many, few, several etc. Quantifiers used with both countable and uncountable nouns are “All, enough, a lot of, some, any etc. Partitives are words or phrases used to refer to part of something. In other words a partial quantity. Partitives are used to refer to both countable and uncountable nouns. “A glass of water, a can of soda, a slice of bacon, a room full of people. Often, we use a container or form of measurement in partitive construction.

Determiners are words that appear before a noun. This is to help understand what the noun refers to. The main idea is to understand determiners and the role they play in English. Remember that a word is just a word until we give it a job. There are many determiners in English. “A, an, the” are all determiners. “This, that, these, those” are all determiners. Quantifiers “Few, all etc”. Possessives “My, your, it’s etc”. Cardinal numbers as well. Do not confuse determiners with adjectives. There are many more rules on this subject! Ask your teacher for a further explanation and worksheets to help you better understand determiners.

Great subject! Students learn active voice at the earliest stages of English. Passive voice is usually taught at the pre-intermediate or intermediate levels. However, students should be introduced to passive voice at the earliest stages of English study. Why? To stress the importance of both the verb “To Be” and “Participle 2“ verbs. Why is this important? Both passive and active are used in everyday speech! It is also important that students study all three verb forms at the earliest stages. In other words, students should study verbs in the “Infinitive, Past Simple and Participle 2“ at the earliest stages. Active voice is when the focus is on the subject with a verb. Passive voice is when the focus is on the object with a verb. This is a simple explanation.

The term “Present Participle” refers to the “ing” suffix. This suffix is used many different ways in English. The “ing” suffix can be used in the progressive tenses and with adjectives. Progressive tenses are also known as “Continuous tenses”. By adding the “ing” suffix to an adjective, we are able to describe someone or something. We can also add the “ing” suffix to “Past participles” to create “noun modifiers” as adjectives. When creating a “Gerund” (Noun) we add “ing” to the base form of a verb. Why do we use gerunds? One simple reason! For facts! Ask your teacher to explain this subject further!

“Past Participle” verbs are sometimes referred to as “Third form”. Past participle verbs are most known for their usage in the “Perfect tenses”. They are also used in all tenses in “Passive voice”. There are irregular and regular verbs. “Regular Past Participle Verbs” are formed using the suffix “ed”. They are unique in that, most past participles are also used as noun modifiers or adjectives. In the perfect tenses, the auxiliary verb “have” is used. In “Passive voice” the verb “To be” is used. All verbs in English have “four principle parts”; “Present, Present participle, Past, Past participle”. “Present participle” is the suffix “ing”. Ask your teacher for further explanation.

Past simple verbs are used to refer to past completed actions or events. This can be the recent past or long ago. Sometimes the exact time or duration of the event is not important. We often use past simple verbs for general statements. If the exact time is important, past simple is usually followed by a time expression. There are less than 200 irregular verbs in English. You must study them by heart! There are countless regular past verbs in English. To form a past simple verb, we add “ed” to the infinitive verb with a few basic grammar rules. We use the verb “Do in the past (Did) + Infinitive” to ask questions in the past. Did is the auxiliary verb while the past simple verb refers to facts and actions.

A verb tense tells you when something happens. We need verbs to build a complete sentence. Verbs come in three tenses; “Present, Past, Future”. Verbs can be broken down into “Regular or Irregular verbs”. There are countless regular verbs in English. There are less than 200 irregular verbs in everyday use. Irregular verbs consist of three forms: “Infinitive, Past simple, Past Participle“. Regular verbs also consist of three forms but, “Past simple and Past Participle“ are formed by adding “ed” to an infinitive verb. The verb “To be” is the most common verb in English both as a full verb and auxiliary verb. We use infinitive verbs to ask and answer questions. An infinitive verb is the basic form of a verb.

Empty verbs perform a few different jobs in English. In simple terms, empty verbs replace other verbs. Empty verbs are used as part of a phrase as well. Native English speakers often convey the same message two different ways. Common empty verbs are “Have, give, take, make, do, get”. As empty verbs have no meaning, they are commonly used to help describe certain activities. Collocated word combinations use certain empty verbs to explain or describe an action or fact.

“Modal auxiliary verbs” are used to express manners, politeness, ability, possibility, permission or obligation. A modal is always used in conjunction with at least one other verb. A modal verb never stands alone in perfect English! The Modal verbs are: “Can, could, will, would, shall, should, may, might, must and ought”. There are more modal verbs used less commonly in todays English. “Have to, want to, need to” are also considered modal verbs. They are used in the same fashion.

Auxiliary verbs are used to form tenses, moods and voices of other verbs. The most used auxiliary verbs are “be, do, have”. These verbs are also used as full verbs. An auxiliary verb is always used with another verb. Auxiliaries are used both in active and passive voice. An auxiliary verb is also known as a “helping verb, helper verb or just, “Auxiliary”. In other words, they help full verbs with tenses and facts. Auxiliaries help form “Questions, as well as, positive and negative statements”.

Stative verbs refer to a state, not an action. Stative verbs are used to refer to facts without movement or motion. Most stative verbs are never used in the continuous tenses. Be careful! There are exceptions! Just ask yourself one simple question! Can I see it happening? Can I see a physical action. If not, it most likely is a “Stative verb”. Other terminology used is “State verbs and Static verbs”. Below are examples to study! Can you see movement?

Action verbs express a “Physical or mental action”. Action verbs are also referred to as “Dynamic verbs”. An action verb helps explain what someone or something is doing. Can you see something moving? Can you sense an activity? If you can see someone or something moving, it is an action. Why is this important? In English there are many rules and exceptions. There is a big difference between different verb types and their usage. Action verbs should be simple to learn for most students. Can you see an action?

In simple terms, a “Verb” expresses an action or state of being. While that is a simple explanation, there are other uses as well. Verbs are also used to describe “Feelings”. Oddly enough, the most common verbs in English are often not talked about. “Like, Love, Enjoy” are all verbs. They share or suggest how someone feels. So, what is a verb? A verb is an action, state or feeling! There are many more verbs used as adjectives.

Remember that pronouns replace nouns and noun phrases! An intensive pronoun also known as an “Intensive reflexive pronoun” is a word that intensifies a noun or noun phrase! Intensive pronouns usually go after the noun or pronoun. This is done to make the previous noun stronger! The “Intensive pronouns” are “Myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves and themselves! To form the singular, we add the suffix “-self.” To form the plural, we add “-selves” to other pronouns. Intensive pronouns are not essential to the meaning of a sentence. They are simply used for emphasis but, intonation is important! Below are examples to study. Notice that we do not need the “Intensive pronoun” to create a sentence. Often, adverbs can be used to replace the pronoun! Ask your teacher for a further explanation!

Pronouns are words that replace nouns and noun phrases. “Reflexive pronouns” are words that refer back to the subject of a sentence or clause! These words end in either “-self” as in the singular form or “-selves” as in the plural form. There are eight reflexive pronouns! They are “Myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.” I did not include “Oneself.” It is considered old English and is rarely used in spoken English. These same pronouns are also used as “Intensifying pronouns.”

Pronouns replace nouns and noun phrases! Relative pronouns are used to connect a phrase or clause to a noun or pronoun. Relative pronouns connect sentences and clauses. In the English language, there are just a few relative pronouns! Be careful! These words also function in other ways. Like all words in English, words are just words until they are given a specific job! Some examples are, “Which, that, whose, whoever, whomever, who and whom!” Words “When, why and where” can also function as relative pronouns. The word “Whom” is considered old English and should be avoided in everyday speech!

Pronouns are words that replace nouns and noun phrases! Reciprocal pronouns are words that express a mutual action or relationship. The reciprocal pronouns are “Each other and One another!” If the pronoun refers to “Two things”, use “Each other”. If the pronoun refers to “More than two” use “One another”. While this might seem a little confusing at first, with practice, you will get the hang of it! Take a look at the examples below. Ask your teacher to further explain the subject of “Reciprocal pronouns!”

Can you tell me about pronouns? What are pronouns? They are words that replace nouns and noun phrases! Now, what are “Possessive pronouns?” They are pronouns that refer to ownership! In other words, “Who does something belong to?” Do not place possessive pronouns before the noun. Possessive pronouns go after the noun or in place of the noun. The possessive pronouns include “Mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs.” Possessive pronouns are quite useful when searching for a short answer to a question.

What are pronouns? Pronouns are words used to replace nouns and noun phrases. We use “Indefinite pronouns” to refer to people or things without being specific. We use the suffixes “..body or ..one” for people. We use “…thing” as a suffix or compound word to refer to things. The indefinite pronouns are “Anybody, anyone, anything, nobody, no one, nothing, everybody, everyone, everything.” An important rule! If followed by a verb, it is always singular! Indefinite pronouns can also be used for possession with an ‘s. There is a lot more to this subject. Ask your teacher for an explanation and examples!

Let’s start with a simple question! What are pronouns? Pronouns are words that replace nouns and noun phrases! So, what are “Interrogative pronouns?” They are words used to ask questions! In simple terms, there are just five “main” interrogative pronouns. They are “Who, whom, whose, which and what.” Add the words “Whoever, whomever, whichever and whatever and now you have created “Compound interrogative pronouns!” They are often used to show emphasis or surprise. Of course, the main interrogative pronouns can do the same thing in spoken English!

First! What are pronouns? “Pronouns replace nouns!” What are “Demonstrative pronouns?” Demonstrative pronouns are used to replace something very specific. They can stand alone in the general context of a statement! The demonstrative pronouns are “This, that, these, those.” These four words are also “Demonstrative adjectives.” The primary difference is that “Demonstrative adjectives go before nouns!” “Demonstrative pronouns do not!” “This” is used to refer to “One close in proximity.” “That” is used to refer to “One far away!” “These” refer to “More than One close in proximity!” “Those” refer to “More than One far away!” This grammar review is a simple explanation. There is a lot more to this subject and how to use “This, that, these, those”. Ask your teacher to further explain the subject of “Demonstrative pronouns and demonstrative adjectives!”.

First! What is a pronoun? A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun or noun phrase! Personal pronouns refer to people! “I, me, you, he, him, she, her, it, we, us, they, them, who!” Why do we need pronouns? Pronouns are used for a few different reasons. Native English speakers often refer to a subject twice or more! In other words, making a statement is often followed by another statement either to further explain or to reinforce a statement! We use personal pronouns to refer to “Gender, eg: male, female, it” and “Numbers, person or people, eg: first, second or third person.” There are two types of personal pronouns: “Subjective” and “Objective.” This grammar review is a brief explanation of personal pronouns.

What are pronouns? Pronouns are words that replace nouns and noun phrases. Pronouns are used so that we don’t repeat the same word again and again. There are different types of pronouns including “Personal, Demonstrative, Interrogative, Indefinite, Possessive, Reciprocal, Relative, Reflexive, Intensive! If this sounds a little confusing to you, don’t worry, be happy! Take the time to study each type of “Pronoun” and you will be speaking English in no time!

The preposition “In” is one of the place and direction prepositions. “In” is often used with the word “Limit”. We use “In” when we refer to small areas as well as big cities. When used with a place, “In” is followed by a noun. Although not exactly correct, speakers of English often use “In” the same way as “Inside and Into”. “In” is extremely useful with time expressions. Remember that prepositions are commonly used with phrasal verbs. In general, there are no specific rules for prepositions.

The preposition “On” is one of the place and direction prepositions. When we refer to physical things, “On” is often connected with the word “Touch”. We also use “On” when referring to locations and general statements. This preposition is extremely common with time expressions too! Phrasal verbs are another reason why this preposition is extremely popular.

The preposition “At” is one of the many place and direction prepositions. “At” is commonly used to refer to places. It is used to express very specific details and general facts. “At” is commonly used to refer to school or university. It is used with many time expressions. “At” is used to refer to a direction and distance. Adjective and “At” combinations are very common as well.

What’s the difference between British and American English? There are many differences yet many similarities as well. Technically, British English has been around for hundreds of years and American English does not exist at all. North American English is the foundation to what is generally referred to as American English. That said, American English is the terminology for the English language in America. Often, both, British and American are the same. They can also be interchanged with the same meaning in context.

Prepositions of movement and direction are used to refer to show movement from one place to another. Generally, movement prepositions follow a verb. These are used to refer to specific places or general places. Many movement prepositions and place prepositions are used universally in spoken English. Study prepositions in simple usage. There may be or not be specific preposition rules. Prepositions are also commonly used with phrasal verbs.

Place prepositions help refer to position and direction. There are general ideas and rules. There are everyday expressions too. Technically, there are only three place prepositions in the English language. Those would be “At, In, On”. Generally, teachers do not teach place prepositions this way. Most prepositions are taught collectively as a group. “At” is generally associated with places. “In” is generally used with limits. “On” is generally used when two things touch. Remember that all prepositions play an important role with phrasal verbs as well. With phrasal verbs, forget the general rules above. With phrasal verbs, there are no rules. Study phrasal verbs carefully.

We use prepositions to help refer to time. Time prepositions are truly part of history! Time prepositions are part of everyday speech used in combination with other words. While there may be definite rules for time, it is better to learn time expressions by heart. Study the most common uses and examples first! Here are general time examples with prepositions.

“By, Next to and Beside” are prepositions of “Place and Movement”. In other words, where is something or someone? These three prepositions are a great example of different prepositions that refer to the same subject. Arbitrary preposition choices are made by everyone, everyday! The main idea with prepositions is to use them in an understandable way. As long as the other person understands what you are saying, that is perfect communication. Also? Fluent speakers of English often communicate the same thought two different ways. This is often done to help the listener fully understand what the speaker is saying.

Actually, there is no such term in English grammar! Break these two words down and now there is something very important to learn before studying prepositions! The simple way to define the word “Arbitrary” is “Choice”. Choices regarding how we speak, write, listen and more! What is a collocation? What is colloquial speech? Colloquial speech is when we use words in a certain way and often have no reason why! Some students want to study and learn every grammar rule by heart. This is a great plan for many parts of English study. Unfortunately, it is not the best when learning prepositions. Study and learn basic word combinations and you will be well on your way to speaking English fluently.

What are prepositions? Prepositions are words used to help indicate “Places, Movement and Time”. This can be just one word or a combination of several words. Prepositions link nouns, pronouns and phrases to other words. There are two important words to learn with prepositions; “Collocations and Arbitrary”. A collocation is two or more words used commonly. There may or may not be a reason for a certain word combination. Arbitrary implies choices. Sometimes there is more than one way to say the same thing! As long as one person understands the other, that is perfect communication. While there are hundreds of prepositions, there is but a handful we study and learn at the early stages.

So, what is a noun? A noun is “People, place, thing, idea” but, what is a “Predicate noun?” A predicate noun is a noun or noun phrase that renames or provides additional information about the subject of a sentence. A linking verb must be used before the additional information. Linking verbs like “Am, is, are, was/were, been” or an action verb must be used. To smell, to taste are also used. Predicate nouns are not difficult with a little effort. Ask your teacher to explain this subject further!

Nouns? What are they? What is a noun? A noun is “People, place, thing, idea). At least that is a good start! Concrete nouns are directly connected with the five senses. Can I touch it, hear it, see it, taste it or smell it? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, the word is most likely a “Concrete noun”. This is usually one of the easiest parts of English to learn. Study the examples and ask your teacher to help you with examples and an explanation.

Can you tell me what a noun is? A noun is “People, place, thing, idea”! What is an abstract noun? An abstract noun is intangible! In other words, “We cannot” “see, smell, taste, hear or touch an abstract noun”! An abstract noun is the name of a quality, action or state! Many abstract nouns are formed with “adjectives, verbs and common nouns” by adding a suffix. Below are examples to study. Ask your teacher for a further explanation. (From the verb explain)

First, “Gerunds” are nouns! What is a noun? “People, place, thing, idea”. What is a gerund? A gerund is a verb with the suffix “ing” added. What is “ing?”. “Ing” is the “Present Participle!”. The “ing suffix is used many ways in English. For this grammar review, I will share my thoughts for “gerunds”. Often we use gerunds and don’t realize it. Natural speech can be automatic without thought! Do not confuse the gerunds with progressive (Continuous) tenses or adjectives! Think about how progressive tenses are formed. It can be challenging to identify gerunds. Gerunds are used for facts. They are used as the subject of a sentence, to compliment the verb “To be”, after prepositions, after phrasal verbs, as compound nouns and after some common expressions.

What are nouns? “People, place, thing, idea!”. What is a “Compound noun?”. A compound noun is a word created with two or more words. Compound nouns can be created different ways. Some are two words put together. Many compound nouns have a hyphen between them or a space without anything. Words are put together to form another word. Compound nouns are used in everyday English. There are no simple rules to follow with compound nouns. Many compound nouns are created with a noun and other parts of English too! “Verbs, adverbs and adjectives” are also used to create compound nouns!

What is a noun? “People, place, thing, idea!”. What is a proper noun? A proper noun is a word used to refer to one specific “Person, Place, Thing, Idea!”. Proper nouns are used the same way as common nouns but, are always capitalized! This is true when placed at the beginning of a sentence or within a sentence. Name brands, days of the week, months of the year, towns, cities, counties, states, streets, countries are always capitalized! Your first, middle and last name is always capitalized! Although all sentences must begin with a capitalized word, it may or may not be a proper noun. Ask your teacher to further explain proper nouns!

What is a noun? “People, place, thing, idea!” What is a “Collective noun?” A collective noun refers to a group or collection of things! Collectives are referred to as “One” when we use an “Article”. Often, a collective noun is preceded by “The”. Some examples are “The furniture, the fruit, the money, the people etc.” All of these nouns refer to a group! Collective nouns as a group can be referred to as “One” but we must quantify it first! There are very specific quantifiers for collective nouns. They are called "Partitives". Some examples are “A class of students, a crowd of people, a flock of birds, a fleet of ships”.

First, lets describe a noun! What is a noun? “A noun is people, place, thing, idea!” Easy, right? Not really but, it is a great start! The two main types of nouns are “Proper and Common”. Common nouns are used to name general items. Common nouns are not usually capitalized. They refer to general items like “table, chair, jeans, shirt, shoes, etc.” Nouns are often preceded by an article like “A, an, the”.

“Mass or Uncountable Nouns” cannot be divided. In other words, in general, we cannot count a mass noun. Some “Mass Nouns” are “Flour, water, juice, rice and salt”. Other mass nouns referred to as “Abstract” nouns are countable as well as uncountable. Words like “Tennis, news, happiness” are not countable while “A quantity, A joke, An hour” are countable. Think of “Abstract nouns” as just the opposite of concrete nouns! We can smell, taste, touch, see and hear “Concrete nouns”. Remember that most grammar rules have exceptions.

Count or Countable nouns can be referred to as one or many (Plural). Most nouns in English are countable. Countable nouns are referred to as concrete nouns. If you can count it, it is countable. Abstract nouns refer to intangible things like ideas, actions, feelings, ideals, concepts and qualities. However, there are general rules. Liquids, grains, and most collective nouns are considered uncountable. Many nouns are both uncountable and countable when we use quantifiers. Fruit and vegetables are just two collective nouns that are both. Count nouns can be divided into smaller units you can see or hear individually. Most but, not all count nouns can be pluralized by adding a final ‘s to the nouns. Many plural nouns are spelled differently. If you can place a number before the noun, it is countable. Don’t forget, most nouns are also verbs in the English language!

Interjections are a lot of fun to study. They often come out of nowhere to surprise a listener! Interjections are used to express feelings, excitement and emotions. Most English words can be used as an interjection. Interjections can be a single word as well as a phrase. Often but, not always, interjections are placed before a statement. Remember that a sentence in English must have a verb. An interjection can be a part of a sentence too! Interjections come from all parts of English. A word is just a word until we decide how to use it!

Just about any word in English can be used as an interjection. Interjections are used to show emotion or feelings! “Ouch” is used to express sudden pain. This can be physical or emotional. “Bravo” is used to praise or congratulate someone. Remember that all sentences must have at least one verb. Interjections stand alone as one word or phrase. Most interjections are placed at the beginning of a statement followed be a comma or exclamation point. “Ouch and Bravo” are often placed at the end of a statement to provide more emphasis.

Interjections are words or phrases used to show feelings or emotions! Just about any word in English can be used as an interjection. Often, interjections stand alone and are not part of a sentence. They are often placed before a sentence. Interjections are usually followed by a comma or exclamation point. We often add an adverb to an interjection to further express or emphasize a feeling or emotion. Interjections are not needed to form a sentence. Remember that all sentences in English must have at least one verb. “Alrighty and Okay” are used to express agreement or consent. These words are also used as “Discourse markers”.

Interjections are always fun to study! What are interjections? They are words or phrases we use to express emotion, surprise, shock, joy and more! Just about any word in English can be used as an interjection. If you use just one word to express yourself, it is an interjection. Remember that all sentences must contain at least one verb or it is not a sentence! This is the general rule to create a complete sentence. There is also the term “Minor sentence”. This is when we use one word or phrase to refer to a complete statement. The listener must fully understand the subject and what the interjection refers to. In general, “My God” as an interjection should be avoided in everyday speech. Using the word “God” this way, may be offensive to some. There are other ways to express what you mean without using the word “God”. “Darn it” is a better way of saying “Damn it”. The word “Damn” may be offensive to others.

Interjections are always fun to study! First, what are interjections? Interjections are words or phrases that express emotion, joy, happiness, shock and more! Interjections often stand alone. This means they are not always part of a sentence. Sometimes we add other words like intensifying adverbs to an interjection to add emphasis. Because “What” is also a question word, it is often used to confirm a statement. “Wow” can be used in a positive or negative manner. Proper intonation is very important when using interjections. Just one word in English can be defined many ways with the proper intonation!

Interjections are always fun! What are interjections? Interjections are words and phrases used to express excitement, joy, feelings, surprise and more! One very important element to interjections is intonation! What is “Intonation?”, It is the “rise and fall” of our voice. Students who study English, are often challenged with the use of intonation. Many words and phrases can be used in a positive or negative manner. “Oh dear and I never” are “negative only” interjections! These are almost always used before a statement. Other words may be added to these interjections to compliment or intensify their meaning!

Interjections are another fun part of English! Interjections are used to share thoughts, excitement, emotions, joy and more! Just one word is all it takes. Short phrases are also used as interjections. Remember that all sentences must contain at least one verb. If there is no verb, it must be another part of English grammar! The interjection “No” can be used many ways. It is used to express positive and negative statements. “No” is an adverb in English. Why? Because it modifies a sentence. However, “No” can also be referred to as a “Minor Sentence” if it is used alone. If the person listening to you understands the meaning of a single word, it is considered a “Minor Sentence". Have fun with this subject. Ask your English teacher to further explain the subject of interjections and the word “No.”

Great subject! First, what are interjections? Interjections are words and phrases used to express a strong feeling or emotion. Interjections stand alone and are not usually part of a true sentence. Remember that all sentences must have a verb. While it is common to place an interjection at the beginning of a statement, they can go just about anywhere! Interjections are followed by an exclamation mark or comma. An interjection can express “Surprise, joy, excitement, enthusiasm or disgust.” Any word in the English language can be used as an interjection. “Yes” is one of the most commonly used words in the English language. It is an “Adverb.” At least that is what we are taught in school. “Yes” also falls into another entirely different part of the English language. If used completely alone without other words or a follow-up sentence, “Yes” can also be referred to as a “Minor Sentence!” This is only if there is no further statement added and the listener knows what you are referring to. “Yes” can be used to express positive and negative thoughts and is also used as a verb and noun! Ask your teacher to explain this subject further with examples!

Interjections can be formal and informal! What is an interjection? An interjection is a word, phrase or clause that shares a persons feelings or emotions! That’s just the start! Interjections are used everyday in formal and informal English. Interjections sometimes have a clear definition or no definition. Any word in the English language can be used as an interjection. While interjections are considered as one of the eight, nine or ten essential parts of English, they are not essential at all! Interjections can be used to compliment a fact or thought! They are also used alone without further explanation. Remember, a complete sentence in English must contain at least one verb!

Interjections are words used to express strong emotion or excitement! An interjection can be one word or a combination of words. Often we use an interjection in place of a sentence. It is not uncommon for one word to share a generous thought or two. It is important that the speaker and those listening understand the English language at an advanced level. Interjections can be regarded as metaphors. You must interpret the true meaning of an interjection. Often, an interjection is used at the beginning of a sentence followed by a statement of some kind. Interjections are a fun part of English.

What are correlative conjunctions? They are words that work in pairs to join a word or a group of words of equal value in a sentence. Note that the words used for this purpose come from different parts of English.

What are correlative conjunctions? They are words that work in pairs to join a word or a group of words of equal value in a sentence. Note that the words used for this purpose come from different parts of English. Ask your teacher to help further explain this subject.

How to used “Either / Or” in combination examples are below. What are they? They are words that work in pairs to join a word or a group of words of equal value in a sentence. Note that the words used for this purpose come from different parts of English.

“For” is a coordinating conjunction. Coordinating conjunctions are words placed between other words, sentences, phrases and clauses of equal importance. They are also known as coordinators and are used to give equal emphasis to a pair of main clauses. A clause is a statement that is either true or false. This is also known as a proposition. There are just seven coordinating conjunctions in English. They are “for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so”. “For” as a coordinating conjunction is considered archaic or non-standard English of today! “For” in this case is used more for literary usage. The word “Because” is a subordinating conjunction. It is often used to replace the word “For” as a coordinating conjunction. Although not grammatically correct, “Because” is often used in spoken English. There is one main difference when “For” is replaced with “Because”. You “CAN” begin a sentence with “Because” while you “CANNOT” begin a sentence with “FOR”. Just remember, most grammar rules in English have exceptions. This is just one!

“So” is a coordinating conjunction. Coordinating conjunctions are words placed between other words, sentences, phrases and clauses of equal importance. They are also known as coordinators and are used to give equal emphasis to a pair of main clauses. A clause is a statement that is either true or false. This is also known as a proposition. There are just seven coordinating conjunctions in English.

“Or” is a coordinating conjunction. Coordinating conjunctions are words placed between other words, sentences, phrases and clauses of equal importance. They are also known as coordinators and are used to give equal emphasis to a pair of main clauses. A clause is a statement that is either true or false. This is also known as a proposition. There are just seven coordinating conjunctions in English. They are “for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so”.

“And and But” are coordinating conjunctions. Coordinating conjunctions are words placed between other words, sentences, phrases and clauses of equal importance. They are also known as coordinators and are used to give equal emphasis to a pair of main clauses. A clause is a statement that is either true or false. This is also known as a proposition. There are just seven coordinating conjunctions in English. They are “for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so”.

What are correlative conjunctions? They are words that work in pairs to join a word or a group of words of equal value in a sentence. Note that the words used for this purpose come from different parts of English. Ask your teacher to help further explain this subject.

What are subordinating conjunctions? They are words used to join independent clauses with dependent clauses and introduce adverb clauses. There are close to thirty commonly used subordinating conjunctions, but there are many more. Common subordinating conjunctions express “cause, concession and comparison, condition, place and time”. They also express the importance of an independent clause and a transition between two ideas. Ask your teacher for a further explanation and examples.

What are coordinating conjunctions? Coordinating conjunctions are words placed between other words, sentences, phrases and clauses of equal importance. They are also known as coordinators and are used to give equal emphasis to a pair of main clauses. A clause is a statement that is either true or false. This is also known as a proposition. There are just seven coordinating conjunctions in English. They are “for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so”.

The adverb “Quickly” is used with many tenses. It is normally placed after the main verb. When it is used with the verb “To be”, “Quickly” goes after the main verb. The same is true with “Fast”. While they are often interchangeable, it’s important to note that they are used in colloquial speech differently. Certain word combinations are used commonly in everyday English.

The adverbs “Slowly and Carefully” are used to describe “how” we do something. These are known as “Adverbs of manner”. They are usually put before the main verb or at the end of a sentence. “Slowly and Carefully” have similar meanings. Many adverbs are formed by adding “ly” to the end of an adjective. Some adverbs and adjectives have the same form. Fast and Slow are just two examples.

The adverbs “Rarely and Seldom” are used with the present simple tense. They are not normally used in question form. When it is used with the verb “To be”, “Rarely” goes before the main verb. The same is true with “Seldom”. “Rarely and Seldom” are used to refer to almost never or 20 percent of the time. Other adverbs are used to form questions. “Rarely and Seldom” have the same meaning.

The adverb “Usually” is used with the present simple tense. It is normally placed before the main verb. When it is used with the verb “To be”, “Usually” goes after the main verb. The same is true with “Hardly Ever”. “Usually” is used to refer to less than daily events or not every day. “Action and Stative verbs” are used. Compare “Usually and Hardly Ever” as complete opposites.

The adverb “Always” is often used with the present simple tense. It is normally placed before the main verb. When it is used with the verb “To be”, “Always” goes after. The same is true with “Never”. “Always” is used to refer to daily events. “Action and Stative verbs” are used. Compare “Always and Never” as complete opposites. These adverbs are also commonly used with the “Perfect Tenses”.

The adverbs “Still and Lately” are two of the many adverbs used in the English language. These adverbs are used in the “Perfect Tenses” as well as others. Still is used to refer to an incomplete fact. Lately and still are often interchangeable. “Still and lately” are used to form questions, positives and negative statements. Lately may be used more commonly in formal English. These adverbs can also be used other ways as well.

The adverbs “Since and For” are two of the many adverbs used in the English language. The most common tenses these adverbs are used in, are the “Perfect Tenses”. Since is followed by a specific time. For is used before a time expression. “Since and For” are used to form questions, positives and negative statements. These adverbs can also be used in other ways as well.

The adverbs “Recently and Already” are two of the many adverbs used in the English language. No specific time is used. These adverbs are often used with perfect tenses although they are used with other tenses as well. Recently is used to refer to a fact in the past. Already is used to refer to a fact that is completed. Exact time is not important in either case.

The adverbs “Just and Yet” are two of the many adverbs used in the English language. The most common tenses these adverbs are used in, are the “Perfect Tenses”. It is quite common for these two adverbs to be used in combination. “Yet” is used to form questions and negatives. “Just” is used for questions and positive statements. These adverbs can also be used in simple tenses as well.

The adverbs “Ever and Never” are just two of the many adverbs used in the English language. The most common tenses these adverbs are used in, are the “Perfect Tenses”. It is quite common for these two adverbs to be used in combination. “Ever” is often used to form questions and negatives about the past. “Never” is used for negative responses. When used in “Perfect Tenses”, we never refer to exact time. These adverbs can also be used in simple tenses as well.

Personality adjectives are used to describe a persons personality or character. Everyone has a different personality. It is important to study and learn personality adjectives. Describing objects and people is easier with the proper vocabulary. We often use adverbs “so, very, really and quite” to emphasize adjectives. Often we use a prefix to create the opposite meaning of a word.

Feelings adjectives help describe a persons tone, feeling or emotion. There are countless variants in the English language. Most students learn simple feelings adjectives at first. One syllable and then two or more. Positive and negative feelings adjectives are important to understand by degree. “Very, so, really and quite” are used to emphasize simple adjectives.

What is a noun adjective? Actually, there is no such term but, putting this subject in simple terms, it just makes sense when nouns are used in a certain way. When we use a noun to describe another noun, it becomes a describing word. Describing words are known as adjectives. Nouns often act as describing words in English. We often use two nouns together as a compound noun. In other words, two nouns used to describe something.

What are “Superlative Adjectives?”. They are words used to compare a subject or object to a group! They are adjectives used to describe a lower or higher quality. We often do not compare a subject or object with another when referring to the best or the worst! Below are a number of examples in different forms. Please note that adjectives are either regular or irregular. Use the word “Most” before three syllable adjectives.

What are “Comparative adjectives?”. They are words used to compare two objects. In other words, when we compare two nouns! Comparative adjectives help determine which noun is “bigger, smaller, nicer etc”. Two syllable words are modified by adding a suffix. Adjectives with three syllables are preceded with the word “More”. Sometimes it is more appropriate to used the opposite comparative to refer to people or subjects in a nicer way!

What are demonstrative adjectives? They are words used to modify nouns. They are used to refer to one or more people, place or thing. For this grammar review, I will focus on just four. They are “This, That, These, Those”. “This and that” are used to refer to “one”, while “these and those” are used to refer to “more than one!” “This and these” are used to refer to something close in proximity, while “that and those” are used to refer to something further away from you!

Possessive adjectives modify nouns to show possession. In other words: “Who does something belong to? The possessive adjectives are “my, your, his, her, its, our and their”. Use my, your, his, her and its for one of something. Use our and their for more than one of something. Study this subject as well as “possessive pronouns” to help you understand and speak great English.

Adjectives modify nouns. In other words, they change a quality or states of being of a noun. Adjectives also describe the quantity of nouns. Words like hundreds, many, a few, ten. These are all used to describe how many or how much. Remember that adjectives describe nouns, pronouns and feelings. Adjectives do not describe adverbs, verbs or other adverbs.

Adverbs and Adjectives have a direct connection. Why? It’s because many adverbs are created from adjectives. This is often accomplished by adding “ly, ily, ally or y” to an adjective to create an adverb. Once you learn adjectives, now you are ready to learn adverbs in different forms. Remember that some adverbs are “irregular” and they do not follow the normal rule.

Learning adjectives is not that difficult. Just ask yourself why we use adjectives in the first place. What are adjectives? Adjectives are describing words. We use adjectives to describe “Nouns, Pronouns and Feelings”. Sounds simple, right? Not exactly. Study the examples to better understand simple ways to use Adjectives. Practice speaking English with Adjectives.

An “Interjection” is a word or words that expresses emotion, excitement or feelings. Interjections stand alone. Nearly all English words can be used as an interjection. They are used commonly in spoken, casual and informal English. Interjections can express positive, neutral and negative thoughts.

Conjunctions connect or join “Words, Phrases or Clauses”. Coordinating conjunctions are “For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so”. There are just seven “Coordinating conjunctions”. There are other conjunctions as well. They are “Subordinating and Correlative Conjunctions”. See “Coordinating conjunction” examples below.

A preposition is one of “The Eight Parts” of the English language. A preposition helps describe place, movement and time. Three of the most common prepositions are “In, On, and At”. “In” is often used with limits. “On” is often used when two things touch. “At” is often used with places or locations. Prepositions are used for phrases and time expressions. Slang, informal and idioms contain prepositions too.

An adjective is one of “The Eight Parts” of the English language. An adjective gives information about nouns, pronouns and feelings. Adjectives help describe everything from size to temperature. From big to small. All about happy and sad. Adjectives also help create many adverbs. Many adverbs and adjectives have the same spelling. Adjectives are also referred to as modifiers.

An adverb is one of “The Eight Parts” of the English language. An adverb modifies or describes an adjective, a verb or another adverb. Adverbs are also called modifiers. Adverbs help express manner, place, time or degree. Sentence adverbs can modify an entire sentence. Adverbs can also modify or change phrases. Adverbs are one of the most important parts of English to study.

A Verb is one of “The Eight Parts” of the English language. A verb expresses an action, state or feeling. Action verbs express an activity we can watch or know it is happening. State or Stative verbs express a fact. Feeling verbs express senses. Common feeling verbs are “Like, Love, Enjoy”. Most stative verbs are never used in the continuous tenses. Some common state verbs are “Have, get and see. Every sentence in English must have a verb.

A Pronoun is one of “The Eight Parts” of the English language. A pronoun replaces a noun or noun phrase. We use pronouns so as not to repeat a noun again and again. Most pronouns are short words. There are nine different types of pronouns. Some of the most common pronouns are “He, she, it, I, you, we, they”. Pronouns can function with a direct object or indirect objects.

A noun is just one of “The Eight Parts” of the English language. A noun is the name of a person, place, thing or idea. A proper noun is a word that always starts with a capital letter or to name a specific one-of-a-kind item. Common nouns are words used to name general items. Please note that a word is just a word until you decide how to use it. Most nouns can also be used as a verb.

What is an “Affix?”. An “Affix” is a letter or letters added to a root word to change it’s meaning. Prefix and suffix are terms used to further describe an affix. In other words “Affix” is a word used to describe both a “Prefix and Suffix”. A “Prefix” is placed before a word. A “Suffix” is placed after. New words are created from root words. Many words have both a “Prefix and Suffix”. There are many forms and specific reasons for adding letters to words. The main idea is to create other words with different definitions in English. Below are a just few examples. Check your dictionary for prefixes and suffixes to better understand this subject.

English is a rich language in so many ways. The English language starts with simple words. The verb “To be” is just the beginning of your English learning adventure. Nouns are next. Vocabulary is needed to be able to speak about different subjects. Remember that words are just words until we decide to use them in a certain way. Below are common examples of different ways we use the same word.