Daily Archives October 15, 2009
What Is a Verb and How Are They Used?
A verb is a part of speech that explains a state of being or an action. It is also known, less formally, as an action word. It is often the core of any statement, and each sentence must contain a verb. Identifying what the verb is in any statement is most integral to comprehending what [...]
Read moreProper Use of Capital Letters
Here are some of the standard uses of capital letters: Sentences always start with capital letters. Capital letters also begin all proper nouns. Example: They entered Tuscany with John Smith. Capital letters are also used to name a particular object or thing, such as days, months, eras, locations, organizations, and etcetera. Examples: Days: Monday, Wednesday, [...]
Read moreGrammar Correction Software
Grammar correction software utilizes artificial intelligence technology to automatically look for grammatical and punctuation errors and offer suggestions for their correction. The reality is that all English writers, whether they are beginners or experienced, can make grammatical mistakes and if not corrected, could have unwanted effects. For students, it could mean a poor grade, and [...]
Read moreBuilding Your Vocabulary
Building your vocabulary in the English language is a never-ending task because this is a living language. Learning new words should be a lifelong endeavor and the first strategy for building your vocabulary is to train yourself to be always looking for words that you do not know. You can do this while you are [...]
Read moreRules to Improve Your Spelling
It is unfortunate that the English language is probably the hardest to master with regards to spelling. This has to do with the large number of words that have been adopted from other languages and the presence of exceptions to the rules that have been established. In English, there are more than 1,100 ways to [...]
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