Grammar and Usage

“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

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

Common nouns are one of the most used groups of words in English. A common noun is often one of the first concepts taught to English-learning children. To put it simply, common nouns refer to people, places, things, groups, or even complex ideas.  Common nouns… 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

Compound words can be tricky for English speakers because they utilize pre-existing words. However, they also have special rules that apply to them. This goes for “whenever,” which is a commonly used conjunction that can introduce clauses into a sentence.  In short, “whenever” usually acts as a… continue reading

Some words in English seem like they may be related or have the same meaning when, in fact, they are entirely different. This is the case for “purposely” and “purposefully,” which English writers commonly confuse. What Does “Purposely” Mean? “Purposely” is an adverb that means “done deliberately.” It… continue reading