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“Articles” are a part of speech in the English language. In lower levels, you will learn that there are only eight parts of speech. At this stage of learning, the “article” will be grouped under adjectives and classified as a type of adjective. In advanced English, you will learn to separate the article into a Part of Speech of its own. Continue Reading →
Determiners are a type of adjective. However, if you study advanced grammar, you will learn that determiners are a distinct part of a speech. Determiners specify “what,” “which one,” “how much,” or “how many.” Continue Reading →
The word “to” is always followed by a present tense verb even if the action described happened in the past. This is one of the many exceptions to the rule which come naturally to native speakers but can confuse learners of English as a second language. Continue Reading →
Did you go to school yesterday? Or did you went to school yesterday? The auxiliary verb “did” always requires the simple present tense of a verb, so the first option is correct. This article explains why “did” is always followed by the simple present tense. Continue Reading →
A transitive verb carries its action across to an object whereas an intransitive verb doesn’t. A transitive verb needs an object for completion whereas an intransitive verb is complete by itself. In this article, we delve deeper into the difference between transitive and intransitive verbs. Continue Reading →
Who and whom are both pronouns. They stand in place of a noun, usually a person. But when do you use “who” and when do you use “whom”? This article breaks it down. Continue Reading →
One of our fans sent us a question. Which is correct: “my family and me” or “my family and I”? The answer is: both are correct. It depends on the context. Here is the explanation. Continue Reading →