English Grammar
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Punctuation Marks in English Grammar
Punctuation Marks in English Grammar What are punctuation marks? Punctuation marks are the signs used in writing to make it more clear and precise. These marks or signs help the writer to pause, stop or separate sentences. They also help the writer to put emphasis on a certain part of a text. The use of punctuation makes the texts compelling to read by clarifying their meanings. How many punctuation marks are there in English grammar? There are fourteen punctuation marks in English Grammar. These punctuation marks are very important in making a written piece of text clear and credible to read. The following is a list of punctuation marks used…
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Definition, Examples, and Types of Clauses
Definition, Examples, and Types of Clauses DEFINITION, EXAMPLES AND TYPES OF A CLAUSE IN ENGLISH GRAMMAR A clause is a basic unit of grammar. It is either a complete sentence on its own or is a part of a sentence. A clause will always have a subject, a verb and sometimes an object. Some very common examples of clauses are as follows, · I ran. (Independent clause) · I ran to the market. (Independent clause) “I” serves as the subject in the examples above, while “ran” is the verb here. · Liam ate. (Independent clause) · Liam ate at a famous restaurant in Italy. (Independent clause) “Liam” serves as the…
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Content Words vs. Function Words
Content Words vs. Function Words Difference between Content Words and Function Words Words are basic elements to form up a language. Each word has some specific information in it or performs a specific function in a language. Some are naming words, some represent actions, some represent manners, and some represent relation between other words, phrases clauses and sentences. We categories all words into different categories that are parts of speech. Parts of speech include noun, pronoun, verb, adverb, adjective, preposition, conjunction, interjection and determiners. Moreover, we have two main categories of words: content words and function words. Each word of English language falls either in content words or in function…
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What is an Oxford Comma or Serial Comma?
What is an Oxford Comma or Serial Comma? What is an Oxford Comma or Serial Comma? In this article, we will cover the basic concept of using oxford comma / serial comma including the rules that apply to it. We will also make it clear that oxford comma is grammatically correct or not. We will try to explain each concept with examples. The Oxford comma, sometime known as serial comma is one of the most controversial punctuation mark among English grammarian. The Oxford comma or serial comma is just one of many common punctuation rules no one can agree on. In English language punctuation marks, an oxford comma or a serial comma…
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Most Common Acronyms and Initialisms | Abbreviations
Most Common Acronyms and Initialisms | Abbreviations Use of abbreviations, acronym, and initialisms is very common now a day. People like to use short terms instead of long words and phrases like USA for Unite States of America. To make an abbreviation is the way to shorten a word, a phrase or an idea. In this article, we will learn about some common abbreviations. These abbreviations include 50 common initialisms and 20 common acronyms. To know about differences between abbreviation acronym and initialism, click here Most Common Acronyms and Initialisms | Abbreviations Common Acronyms You Must Know An acronym is a type of abbreviation that form up a new word…
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Difference between Abbreviation, Acronym, and Initialism
Difference between Abbreviation, Acronym, and Initialism What is the difference between an abbreviation, acronym, and initialism? Many people become confused when they come to know that there is significant difference between abbreviation, acronym and initialism. However, acronym and initialism are the sub types of abbreviations. Abbreviations, acronym, and initialisms are ways to shorten word, phrases and ideas. We make abbreviations in two ways generally: 1. Firstly, we shorten a single multi-syllable word e.g. Dr. for doctor, exam for examination, Oct for October etc. 2. Secondly, we shorten a short phrase, a sentence or multiple words to form up a new single word e.g. NASA from National Aeronautical and Space Administration…
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Gerund, Verbal Noun, & Present Participle | Differences
Gerund, Verbal Noun, & Present Participle | Differences Difference between gerund noun, verbal noun, and present participle Gerund and verbal noun are confusing because of similarities with each other and also look similar to verbs (present participle). This article will explain: · How to identity a verb in a sentence · How to identify a gerund noun in a sentence? · How to identify a verbal noun in a sentence? · Examples of gerund noun and verbal nouns in sentences · Main differences between Gerund and verbal noun Look at the below sentences that how they look similar in a sentence. 1. Julia is singing loudly? (verb) 2. Singing loudly…
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Why English language has plenty of French and Latin words.
Why English language has plenty of French and Latin words? Influence of French and Latin on English language English language is one of the most widely used languages of the world. Although, native speaker of English language are less but still ranked as third big language of the world after Mandarin and Spanish. If we considered English as a second language, it holds first rank. More than 75 countries are using English as an official language or secondary language. Due to its role in modern era, everyone wants to learn English language to communicate around the globe. However, many English language learners are worried and wants to know that why…
