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| complex sentence A complex sentence comprises one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. The dependent clause, which cannot stand by itself as a sentence, performs some grammatical function in the comp… |
| past-perfect progressive tense There are six progressive tenses. Some grammarians refer to the progressive tense as the progressive aspect of a verb. The progressive tense shows an “ongoingness” of the action denoted by the verb.<… |
| sanguine - vocabulary adjective Optimistic (and cheerfully so), hopeful, confident; reddish, ruddy. Note: Do not confuse sanguine with sanguinary. Sanguinary means “bloodthirsty” or “accompanied by … |
| Addition vs. Edition He bought a car in addition to the truck he got last week. The new edition of the book will be published next month. Addition and edition are homophones that is, they sound the same but spell and mea… |
| Subjective Vs Subjunctive Subjective Subjective is an adjective that means a report or statement submitted based on a person’s individual ideas and opinions. Subjective statements are usually lengthy and represent personal op… |
| egregious - vocabulary egregious - adjective Extraordinary in a bad way, glaring, flagrant, as in an egregious violation of the law. On Jan. 31, 1996, the city ordered the tenants of a Harlem brownstone to move out, saying… |
| 6 American Football Expressions Many expressions from American football have made their way into our everyday speech and we use football expressions without even realizing that we are echoing the language of the football stadium. |
| really, real Real is an adjective meaning “genuine” or “authentic,” or having a “verifiable existence.” Really is an adverb used to add emphasis and means “in fact,” “genuinel… |
| Phrasal verbs with ‘Get’ Get – as a separate word get means to acquire or have something. When combined with several prepositions, the meaning doesn’t remain the same. 1. Get up – to wake … |
| Seize vs. Cease The enemy countries ceased fire and then one seized the other’s air force base. Does the above sentence makes sense to you? It uses two homophones i.e. a pair or words that have same pronunciation bu… |
| Fahrenheit vs. Celsius The Fahrenheit Temperature Scale and the Celsius Temperature Scale are both systems which measure weather temperatures. • What is the history of these two systems?• What … |
| tenacious - vocabulary adjective Unyielding, holding fast, keeping a firm grip, stubborn, obstinate. Isabel was perfectly aware that she had not taken the measure of Pansy’s tenacity, which might prove … |
| Fair vs. Fare #2 Are these two words similar to the "mold vs. mould" scenario? The same definition spelled differently in UK and US English? Or are there more notable aspects to learn about "fair vs. fare"? Rea… |
| magnanimous - vocabulary adjective Generous in treating or judging others, generous in forgiving an insult; free from petty vindictiveness; noble, high-minded. Vronsky felt his elevation and his own abasement, his truth a… |
| Parenthesis Punctuation is the basic element of English grammar and without it a sentence is not only incomplete but also insensible. There are various marks of punctuation that are used in sentences to give the… |
| Credible vs. Creditable Talk about words that can be confused easily … creditable and credible are a prime example. While they sound alike, and their meanings come close, they are two completely separate terms with de… |
| Torturous vs. Tortuous Separated by just one pesky letter, these two similar-sounding adjectives can be torturous to keep straight. Or is it tortuous? Consider the sentences below: He had to take a tortuous route through t… |
| Resign vs. Re-sign Do you intend to re-sign the employment contract? Susan had resolved to resign from her position. Notice the above two sentences. Did you understand the meanings of resign and re-sign from them? If n… |
| Adjective vs. Adverb We all learned about the different parts of speech in high school and most of us can easily distinguish between a noun and a verb. But when it comes to an adjective and an adverb, it is a little hard… |
| Vacate vs. Evacuate Evacuate Evacuate (verb) is a stronger term which means emptying a space because of some emergency for safety purpose. Commonly, this word is used when there is a problem and a large number of people… |
| Perfect vs. Prefect Perfect (adjective) means something that is flawless or complete. · No one is perfect in this world. · &nbs… |
| Irony vs Sarcasm Irony and Sarcasm are both language devices that are used to shape meaning. Meaning can be expressed in complex ways. We are able to create double meanings; we can say things that we don’t mean, w… |
| Halt vs. Halter Introduction English is a language known for its complexity, and it often presents words that share similar sounds but have distinct meanings. 'Halt' and 'halter' are two such words that may occasion… |
| Collaborate vs. Corroborate If you are having a hard time deciding when to use the commonly confused words, collaborate and corroborate, you are not the only one. The words collaborate and corroborate don't fall under the categ… |
| comprise - vocabulary comprise - verb To include, contain, consist of. Note: Correct, and traditional usage, requires the use of comprise in a way whereby the whole comprises the parts… |
