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This indefinite pronoun may take either a singular or a plural verb |
When you write a series of elements in a sentence, each element must (1) appear in the same grammatical form and (2) perform the same grammatical function. This is the rule of parallel construction |
noun, adjective |
A nonrestrictive clause is also called a nondefining clause.A nonrestrictive clause looks to the noun modified and adds information about it. It does not single it out among others that could exist in the context.... |
Many writers use nor as a conjunction even when the negative state has already been established in the sentence. Savvy writers use or because the nega... |
Normality vs. Normalcy: Navigating Distinctions in Usage Understanding the differences between "normality" and "normalcy" involves recognizing variations in usage and acceptance. This article aims to clarify the distinctions between "norm... |
The English language is a complex tapestry woven with words that, despite sounding alike, can have vastly different meanings and origins. Among such pairs are the words 'nose' and 'knows'. This essay seeks to illu... |
noun |
Not Surprising vs. Not Surprisingly Not surprising vs. Not surprisinglyWhen you want to use the opposite meaning of a word, adding "not" before tha... |
See coupled with, as well as, along with, together with, not to mention |
noticeable - adjective |
The English language is rich and diverse, housing words that often sound alike but carry vastly different meanings. Two such terms are 'notional' and 'national.' This essay will explore the definitions, usages, and distinctions between these two w... |
A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea or emotional state. Nouns are characterized by their ability to form plurals and to take possessive endings. The noun serves a variety of roles in our sentence... |
The noun absolute is a power structure that belongs in your style. All great writers routinely use noun absolutes. In fact, you won't find a great work of fiction without oodles of noun absolutes. You form a noun absolute by taking a ... |
A noun can act as an adverb |
See appositive |
These days writers write long chains of nouns that befuddle the reader. A noun chain is a string of nouns, some acting as noun modifiers and one finally serving the noun function in the sentence. The expression noun chain is, itself, a noun ... |
See nominal clause |
See nominal clause |
Noun Function 1 - Subjects of Sentences or Clauses We reviewed this first function in our overview above: The subject joins with the verb to form the main idea of the sentence. An example will jog your memory. We’ll use our noun-packed sentence, a sentence showing all 10 functions of the noun.... |
Noun Function 10 - Noun Absolutes And now we reach the end of the list and find one of the most potent structures the English language makes available to aspiring writers.But before visiting noun absolutes, let’s review. Here’s the list of the 10 functions of nouns. Notice th... |
Noun Function 2 - Subject Complements We reviewed this function in our overview above: The subject complement is a noun following the verb to be or other linking verb. An example should suffice to remind you of the gist of the subject complement. Remember, this function also car... |
Noun Function 3 - Direct Object of Transitive Verb In the Grammar.com section on verbs, we’ll discuss transitive verbs, those that can pick up nouns. (Click here for the beginning of that discussion.) The noun it sticks to the sentence is call... |
Noun Function 4 - Object of Verbal Phrase Transitive verbs—those that can directly pick up a noun and stick it to a sentence—can appear as phrases, specifically as infinitive phrases (to win the game) or as present-participial phrases (winning the game). Well, notice that e... |
Noun Function 4 - Object of Verbal Phrase Transitive verbs—those that can directly pick up a noun and stick it to a sentence—can appear as phrases, specifically as infinitive phrases (to win the game) or as present-participial phrases (winning the game). Well, notice that e... |
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