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AUGUST 9, 2023

Past refers to time or events that have already happened, while passed is the past tense of the verb pass and is used to indicate completed actions or events. It can also function as an adjective, adverb, or preposition and mean the following things: Noun : Past means “an earlier period of time.” What do past and passed mean?

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Adding extra description to a noun, a participial phrase is a great way to explain details without interrupting the rest of a sentence. A participial phrase is a type of modifier that uses the participle form of a verb to describe a noun. But how do you use them, and what are the rules?

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

According to the Associated Press Stylebook , “login” is a noun and “log in” is a verb. So documents edited in Chicago style should use the two-word "log in" for both the noun and the verb. The “login” situation is a good guide for other one-word-vs.-two-word Two words when a verb. Two words when a verb.

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MAY 8, 2023

In fact, learning the difference between affect vs effect is one of the most common questions people have, which is understandable seeing as they can both be verbs and nouns, and their meanings can overlap—triple threat! Affect vs Effect in a Sentence Daisy pushes Stanley into the puddle.

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JUNE 21, 2023

2 Who vs. whom Who is the subject of a sentence, whereas whom is the object of a sentence. 3 Who’s vs. whose Who’s is a contraction of who is. 4 Affect vs. effect Affect is a verb that means “to cause an effect.” 4 Affect vs. effect Affect is a verb that means “to cause an effect.” Whose laptop is this?

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APRIL 24, 2023

Good can also act as an adjective or a noun. When good describes either prosperity or well-being (as in “the common good”) or a commodity (goods and services), it is being used as a noun. Good vs. well To understand the difference between good and well , it helps to understand the difference between an adjective and an adverb.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In a sentence, accept is used as a verb. In the rare cases when except functions as a verb, it means to exclude, to object. When to use accept vs. except. If your goal is to have your subject voluntarily receive something—whether an object or an outcome, using the verb accept is appropriate. Accept vs. except examples.

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MARCH 28, 2023

Adjectives are words that describe the qualities or states of being of nouns : enormous , doglike , silly , yellow , fun , fast. They can also describe the quantity of nouns: many , few , millions , eleven. Adjectives modify nouns As you may already know, adjectives are words that modify (describe) nouns.

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DECEMBER 9, 2022

For example, take the noun strength : You can add the suffix – s to make it plural ( strengths ) or the suffix – en to change it into a verb ( strengthen ). You can then add the suffix – ed to make that verb past tense ( strengthened ). . Verb conjugation. However, you can’t use suffixes with every verb.

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OCTOBER 25, 2023

Pronounced NOO-ahns, it’s often used as a noun to describe the finer, more delicate aspects of something, especially in language, writing , or interpretation. The history of nuance dates to early Latin with the noun nūbēs , meaning “cloud.” The history of nuance dates to early Latin with the noun nūbēs , meaning “cloud.”

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JANUARY 18, 2024

In sentence case , only the first word is capitalized, along with any proper nouns in the title or heading. Title case example: The Mystery of the Missing Red Ruby Important words that are capitalized include proper nouns, regular nouns, adjectives, adverbs, and verbs. 4 Capitalize the first word after a colon.

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MARCH 18, 2024

Recently, I reread something I wrote years ago about “good things come to he who waits” vs. “good things come to him who waits” and then, when I tried to summarize the lesson, I got it exactly wrong. When the object of a preposition or verb is not a single word but a whole clause, that clause needs a subject. They modify nouns.

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MAY 22, 2023

Adjective clauses, also known as relative clauses, are a type of dependent clause that describes or modifies nouns, just like individual adjectives do. Like all clauses, adjective clauses contain a subject and a verb. Clauses that modify nouns are called adjective clauses. ADJECTIVE:] Jabari caught a gigantic fish!

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NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Generic nouns are nouns that refer to a thing in general (as opposed to one specific thing). We use generic nouns to discuss universal truths or make sweeping statements rather than describe one particular situation. Of all the different types of nouns, generic nouns can be one of the most confusing.

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APRIL 11, 2023

High-frequency words vs. tricky words High-frequency words are words that frequently occur in writing and speaking, and they can often be sounded out using phonics rules. 21 tricky words to know 1 Accommodate: uh-kaa-muh-dayt (verb) To provide lodging for; to fit in with the needs or wishes of.

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JULY 12, 2023

Although they are usually ordinary nouns and adjectives, it’s only when those nouns and adjectives are renaming or describing the direct object of a transitive verb —in a sentence that wouldn’t make sense without them—that they’re performing the role of object complement. This is true of object complements. A lot, right?

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JULY 10, 2023

The direct object of a sentence is the noun or noun clause the subject directly acts upon. The indirect object is the noun that doesn’t directly receive the subject’s action. Conjugate the verbs in the sentence according to the number of subjects. This is known as subject-verb agreement. Me got a B on my paper.

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MARCH 29, 2023

Give your writing extra polish Grammarly helps you communicate confidently Write with Grammarly May vs. might May and might may seem interchangeable, but they aren’t. May be vs. might be The differences between may and might extend to may be and might be. May be is a verb phrase that, like may , indicates a likely possibility.

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DECEMBER 2, 2022

Nouns or noun phrases . Colons can be used before a noun or a noun phrase. 4. A colon should not separate a noun from its verb , a verb from its object or subject complement, a preposition from its object, or a subject from its predicate. Colon vs. semicolon. How does a colon work?

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Coordinating conjunctions to join single words When a coordinating conjunction joins two or more individual words, those words should be the same part of speech: a noun with a noun, a verb with a verb, an adjective with an adjective, and so on. Let’s get ready for school, eat some breakfast , and watch television.

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AUGUST 25, 2023

Most of the time, when we think about pronouns , we’re thinking about definite pronouns (like she , their , it , or that ), which replace a specific noun—one that you used earlier or one that is so easily understood by your listener or reader that it can be left out. Keep reading to understand what indefinite pronouns are and how to use them.

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JUNE 28, 2023

How to use comparative adjectives in a sentence The easiest way to use comparative adjectives in a sentence is this: [Noun A] + [ be or another linking verb ] + [comparative adjective] + than + [Noun B] In this construction, Noun A has more of the comparative adjective’s trait than Noun B.

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AUGUST 8, 2023

The latter is most common when using the verb “write.” Collective Nouns This one is simple, but important to note! Auxiliary (Helping) Verbs Remember these? They’re the verbs that we use alongside other verbs to indicate the tone, tense or voice of the main verb we intend to use.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Into is a preposition, which means it shows a relationship between two words in a sentence—typically pronouns and nouns. A good test for whether or not you want to use into in this way is to see if you can replace the verb + into with entered and generate the same meaning. In to is a verb phrase, so it will show movement.

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JANUARY 2, 2024

Affect is a verb and effect is a noun — usually. The post Affect vs. Effect first appeared on Grammar Underground with June Casagrande. In rare cases, the opposite can be true. Here's how to get both right every time.

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MARCH 28, 2023

The internet is full of incorrect spellings of homophones in expressions such as bear with me (vs. The verb bare means “to reveal” or “to uncover.” You learned that bear as a verb means “to be patient.” In its noun form, bear refers to a large furry animal. Bare is a verb that means “to uncover.” bare with me).

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OCTOBER 14, 2023

Root words also play a major role in verb conjugation. With regular verbs, some tenses like the simple past add a special affix to the verb. For example, the past tense of the verb play uses the suffix – ed to create played. What gets confusing is when root words also act like affixes.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The most common examples are plural nouns. Usually a noun’s root word alone means the singular version; for example, for the morpheme cat , the root word cat means “one cat.” Morphemes vs. syllables. Free morphemes vs. bound morphemes: Example. Morphology in English vs. other languages. We play on the swings. .

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MAY 8, 2023

In fact, learning the difference between affect vs effect is one of the most common questions people have, which is understandable seeing as they can both be verbs and nouns, and their meanings can overlap—triple threat! Affect vs Effect in a Sentence Daisy pushes Stanley into the puddle.

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

The irregular verb to be is the most complicated of all the English verbs—and it just so happens to be the most used, too. The to be verbs are am , are , is , was , and were , along with the bare infinitive be , the present participle being , and the past participle been. . What are the to be verbs? Forms of to be verbs.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Regardless of the verb, English shows a strong preference for placing a verb after the subject in declarative sentences. Obviously, when a modifying noun or phrase follows the quotation attribution, "said" works best when it comes first: … said Wilson, author of three math textbooks. Every attribution is “said Wilson.”

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MAY 4, 2023

Glossary example Glossary adjective: a word that modifies or describes a noun by naming an attribute. adverb: a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb. apostrophe: a punctuation mark ( ‘ ) used to create the possessive form of a noun and to show certain letters are omitted in contractions.

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MAY 1, 2023

waver: verb. to vacillate irresolutely between choices; fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction waiver: noun. waver: verb. to vacillate irresolutely between choices; fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction waiver: noun. The post Waver vs. waiver first appeared on Grammar Underground with June Casagrande.

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JUNE 30, 2022

Anytime vs any time ? Read on to discover more about anytime vs any time! Read on to discover more about anytime vs any time! Any time is a noun word this is typically used after the preposition (Please call at any time) or by itself (Any time you pick for the appointment is fine). Anytime Vs Any Time.

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MAY 29, 2023

It is most often used as a second-person possessive adjective, meaning it’s usually followed by a noun that belongs to or is associated with you. You’re is a contraction that condenses the pronoun you and the verb are into one word. When should you use your vs. you’re ? You’re doing a great job washing the dishes.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Some find that chiasmus can lend writing a more formal or old-fashioned tone because of the way that it swaps nouns , verbs , and adjectives around to create a mirrored structure. Chiasmus vs. antimetabole Chiasmus is an inverse structure using parallel words or concepts.

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MAY 16, 2022

The sentence’s subject is generally a pronoun or a noun in active voice. The student ( subject ) gave ( verb ) the speech ( object ). Look at the verb’s action and ask yourself what or who is doing it. In contrast to the active voice, it becomes a passive voice when the verb acts upon the doer.

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