Grammar and Usage

Began vs. Begun: What’s the difference? Let’s have a look at began vs. begun. Both began and begun are forms of the verb begin. Began [ bih-gan ] is the past tense of begin. For example: She began classes last week.  Begun [ bih-guhn ] is the past participle of begin. For example: I have already begun… continue reading

Homophones are some of the toughest words to sort through, regardless of whether you are a native or non-native English speaker. Although they are spelled differently, homophones sound exactly the same when spoken out loud – so if you aren’t a terrific speller, you’re likely… continue reading

“All of a sudden” is an English phrase that often used as a fancy way of saying “suddenly.” Many people also are confused if they can use “all of the sudden” instead.  In addition, “on a sudden” is another similar form with a historical context.… continue reading

What is an adverbial clause (also referred to as the adverb clause)?  Well, adverbs can act in sentences to provide clarity, deeper meaning, and further understanding. In some cases, however, adverbs are simply not enough. In these cases, we must use adverbial clauses, which modify… continue reading

To understand plural nouns, we must understand that singular nouns are words that describe a single person, place, thing, abstract idea, or thought. In most cases, plural nouns refer to multiple of these and are often formed by adding an “-s” at the end of a… continue reading

Is it 2 fishes or 2 fish?  Plurality rules are one of the most confusing aspects of English. Some words can stay the same when plural, whereas others must adapt into a different form. This confusing conflict is true for the word “fish,” which can sometimes… continue reading

Most people think adverbs are formed by simply adding “-ly” to any adjective. Although this is true for many English adverbs, it is not the case! With this being said, let’s look into some rules we must follow when forming and using adverbs.  What Are Adjectives… continue reading

Diction can be one of the most powerful writing tools that you can use! It can create vivid images, portray stories, and even sway readers to agree with your beliefs. One interesting thing about diction is that even small choices such as using “all of”… continue reading