Editorial »

Recently Added Articles Page #107

Our vibrant community of passionate editors is making sure we're up to date with the latest and greatest grammar tips, articles and tutorials.

Font size:

septuagenarian - correct spelling

noun and adjectiveNot septagenarian.Example: Though my father was a septuagenarian, he stilled mowed the yard and raked the leaves. noun.Example: The septuagenarian man still played tennis. adjective...

added by edgood
8 years ago

sergeant - correct spelling

nounExample: The staff sergeant issued the order....

added by edgood
8 years ago

service - correct spelling

noun, adjective, and verbExample: They provided a valuable service for their customers. nounExample: They added a service fee to the bill. adjectiveExample: If you will service your car regularly, it will last a long time. verb...

added by edgood
8 years ago

several - correct spelling

adjectiveExample: We have several programs to propose....

added by edgood
8 years ago

severely - correct spelling

adverbGrammar.com's section on the Parts of Speech discusses the demise of -ly adverbs. Click here for that discussion.Example: He was severely injured in the car wreck....

added by edgood
8 years ago

shepherd - correct spelling

noun and verbNot shephard or sheperd.Example: The shepherd guarded his sheep. nounExample: They will shepherd the bill through Congress. verb...

added by edgood
8 years ago

sheriff - correct spelling

nounExample: The sheriff arrested the burglar....

added by edgood
8 years ago

shining - correct spelling

verb (present participle of the verb shine) and adjectiveSee shinning.Example: He was shining his shoes for the party. verbExample: The brightly shining light blinded the motorists. adjective...

added by edgood
8 years ago

shinning - correct spelling

verb (present participle of the verb shin)See shining.Example: He was shinning up the rope.Also: He was shinnying up the rope....

added by edgood
8 years ago

shish kebab - correct spelling

nounExample: We served shish kebab at the party....

added by edgood
8 years ago

should - correct spelling

auxiliary verbGrammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses should and would. Click here for that discussion.Example: Everyone should learn how to use words properly....

added by edgood
8 years ago

shoulder - correct spelling

noun and verbExample: His injured left shoulder kept him on the sidelines. nounExample: He will shoulder our burden for us. verb...

added by edgood
8 years ago

shriek - correct spelling

verb and nounNot shreek.Example: She will shriek when she learns about the new car. verbExample: The loud shriek frightened the small children. noun...

added by edgood
8 years ago

siege - correct spelling

noun and verbExample: The siege of the city cut off all supplies. nounExample: The military force will siege the city to force out the residents. verb...

added by edgood
8 years ago

sight - correct spelling

noun and verbGrammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses sight, site, and cite. Click here for that discussion.Example: She was a sight for sore eyes. nounExample: We hoped to sight a spotted owl. verbSee site....

added by edgood
8 years ago

signal - correct spelling

noun and verbExample: The traffic signal failed to work and caused an accident. nounExample: The hostage tried to signal the police for help. verb...

added by edgood
8 years ago

significance - correct spelling

nounExample: Congress failed to understand the significance of voter discontent....

added by edgood
8 years ago

significant - correct spelling

adjectiveExample: This significant discovery will revolutionize communications....

added by edgood
8 years ago

similar - correct spelling

adjectiveNot simular.Example: We faced a similar problem before....

added by edgood
8 years ago

similarity - correct spelling

nounExample: The similarity between the two brothers was remarkable....

added by edgood
8 years ago

simile - correct spelling

nounExample: The writer correctly used the like word to create the simile “like a fox.”...

added by edgood
8 years ago

simply - correct spelling

adverbGrammar.com's section on the Parts of Speech discusses the demise of -ly adverbs. Click here for that discussion.Example: He spoke simply to help the children understand....

added by edgood
8 years ago

simultaneous - correct spelling

adjectiveExample: These simultaneous events will attract large crowds....

added by edgood
8 years ago

sincerely - correct spelling

adverbGrammar.com's section on the Parts of Speech discusses the demise of -ly adverbs. Click here for that discussion.Example: He sincerely believed in his own abilities....

added by edgood
8 years ago

site - correct spelling

noun and verbGrammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses sight, site, and cite. Click here for that discussion.Example: This is a good site for the new school. nounExample: They will site the power plant next to the river. verbSee sight....

added by edgood
8 years ago

Discuss these recent grammar articles with the community:

0 Comments

    We need you!

    Help us build the largest grammar knowledge base and articles collection on the web!


    Improve your writing now:

    Download Grammar eBooks

    It’s now more important than ever to develop a powerful writing style. After all, most communication takes place in reports, emails, and instant messages.



    Quiz

    Are you a grammar master?

    »
    Identify the sentence with correct use of the coordinating conjunction:
    A The movie was boring, for it had a weak plot.
    B He is tall, nor his brother is short.
    C I want to go, so he stays.
    D She likes both swimming and hiking.