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It is the knowledge of grammar that can teach us how to write correctly and speak correctly. Flowery expression or effective expression may not be grammatically correct. So grammar is the root and expression is the fruit. In this section you will find the posts that have been introduced to make the subject more comprehensive and grammar oriented
Smart English Grammar Welcome to Smart English Notes – the hub for all things grammar! With our extensive range of resources, you can master the English language like a pro. Our resources encompass a broad gamut of topics, from basics such as parts of speech and sentence structure to more advanced concepts such as punctuation … Read more
Understanding and Avoiding Dangling Modifiers A modifier is a word or phrase that provides additional information about another word in a sentence. A modifier should be placed next to the word it modifies, in order to clearly indicate what is being described. However, sometimes a modifier can become “dangling,” meaning that it is not clearly … Read more
Which one is correct “does he has†or “does he haveâ€? “Does he have” is correct. Here is an explanation of the question “Does he have”: “Does” is an auxiliary verb that is used to form questions in the present tense. It is followed by the subject pronoun and the bare infinitive form of the … Read more
Which one is correct “I wish it was Friday.†or “I wish it were Friday.â€? “I wish it were Friday” is correct. The reason for this is that “I wish it were Friday” is in the subjunctive mood, which is used to express hypothetical or contrary-to-fact situations. In this case, the speaker is expressing their … Read more
Dangling Participle – Definition and Examples What are dangling participles? A participle is a type of verb that is used to modify a noun or noun phrase. It usually ends in -ing or -ed and is used to describe the noun or noun phrase. A dangling participle also known as hanging participle or misplaced participle … Read more
How to Use The King or the Queen, The King and Queen It could be either the king or the queen, or it could be both the king and queen. It depends on the context in which they are mentioned. If someone is referring to just one of the two rulers, they might say “the … Read more
Is it a king or the King? It depends on the context in which the phrase is used. If you are talking about a specific king, then you would use “the king.” For example, “The king is coming to visit.” If you are talking about a general concept of kingship or a role that someone … Read more
Neopronouns: A New Way of Expressing Your Gender A gender-neutral or gender-inclusive pronoun is a pronoun that does not associate a gender with the individual who is being discussed. Some languages, such as English, do not have a gender-neutral or third-gender pronoun available, and this has been criticized, since, in many instances, writers, speakers, etc. … Read more
List of Possessive Pronouns Hi, in this post I’ll provide you with the list of possessive pronouns. Possessive pronouns are words that are used to show ownership or possession. Here is a list of possessive pronouns, along with examples of their usage: My/mine: These pronouns are used to show ownership or possession by the speaker … Read more
List of 70 commonly used adjectives with meaning Beautiful – pleasing to the senses, especially the sight Brave – showing courage Clever – intelligent and able to learn quickly Cute – attractive and appealing in a childlike or innocent way Dangerous – likely to cause harm or injury Delicate – easily damaged or broken Dependable … Read more
Conjunctions – Definition and Concept A conjunction is a part of speech that connects two or more nouns, pronouns, phrases, coordinate clauses, main clauses and subordinate clauses, etc. In this article, we study the different types of conjunctions and their usage. At the end of the article, the reader will be able to: Types of … Read more
Deponent Verbs in English, Latin and Greek Deponent verbs are a specific type of verb found in Latin (and some other languages, such as Greek). They are called “deponent” because they are formally “lying down” or passive in form, but are used with an active meaning. Here is an example to illustrate this concept: “Amatus … Read more