How to Use a Comma
Even experts struggle with proper comma use, so we compiled a list of the places in a sentence you’ll need one. Make sure you use one at the correct place now that you know!
Even experts struggle with proper comma use, so we compiled a list of the places in a sentence you’ll need one. Make sure you use one at the correct place now that you know!
The adverbs also, as well and too have similar meanings, but their placement in the sentence is different. Also is used with the verb. Too and as well usually go at the end of a sentence or clause. The other differences have been highlighted in the slide above!
Sooner or later you will get the urge to agree or disagree with something that is being said in English. Offering an opinion can be difficult when it is not in your first language. You may know exactly what you want to say in your native tongue, but are unsure of how to express your …
English is a crazy language. There is no egg in eggplant, nor ham in hamburger; neither apple nor pine in pineapple. English muffins weren’t invented in England or French fries in France. Sweetmeats are candies while sweetbreads, which aren’t sweet, are meat. We take English for granted. But if we explore its paradoxes, we find …
The list is organized by common time order words such as first, next, last, sometimes, and always, with more specific word options given. There is also an area for students to list other time order words they use.
Have you ever reviewed your writing and found that something felt repetitive, but you couldn’t quite pin down the problem? Try looking at the beginning of your sentences. If you start the same way each time, with a noun or pronoun, for instance, a certain rhythm and monotony creeps in, even if your word choices …
It’s important to build a strong base if you aspire to speak fluently in English. This chart will surely help you out!