Complements: Subjective and Objective
A complement, as discussed in a previous article, is a word that completes the meaning of the predicate of a sentence. This is not to be confused with a compliment, which is an expression of praise or admiration. Verbs make up the predicate of a…
English Sentences: Subjects and Predicates
As in all languages, English sentences are necessary for communication. Hence, it is important that everyone—doctors, cooks, architects, housewives, firemen—no matter what lot in life, must have good writing and speaking abilities. Without a doubt, a person’s ability to effectively write and speak all depends…
What is a Direct and Indirect Object?
Without a doubt, the sentence is an important building block of the English language. Previously, the basic sentence parts i.e. the subject and predicate were discussed. Now, this lesson will talk about another sentence part, the complements; specifically, the direct and indirect object. What are…
Verbs in English and How to Use it Properly
Verbs in English are probably the most important parts of a sentence. That being the case, they are the heart of a sentence, and without them, sentences would not exist. A verb is a word that expresses time while showing an action or a condition….
Learning About English: Myths Debunked
A lot of people want to learn a second language, especially English. However, despite having enough resources, some decide to chase other pursuits. This is often due to the things they hear about learning English, even before they begin. People who have not even started…
Determinants of the Noun: Countables and Uncountables
Determiners are important modifiers. It is an element in the English grammar that often appears before a noun to change its meaning, or context. Adjectives and adverbs are examples of modifiers. Modifiers are essential determinants of the noun. Types of determiners include articles, demonstratives, possessives,…
Saying No: How to Disagree Politely in English
Have you ever been put in a situation wherein you have to decline an offer of any sort but are too afraid to hurt the other party’s feelings? Saying no may or may not be one of the toughest things to hear. However, it sure…
Business in English: Phrases You Should Know
Doing business in English is pretty much the same as doing business in any other language. But as someone who is still beginning to learn the nuances of the language, encountering some of these terms might sound weird. After all, it has been well established…
Countables and Uncountables: Introducing Count Nouns
Everything that exists has a name. Be it the kind of shoes you wear on your feet, to the stars you see up in the heavens. Names are labels. It is how we distinguish things from one another. In the English language, a noun is…
Increase Your Vocabulary in English
How important is it to increase vocabulary in English? Language learners know that to truly learn a language, it isn’t enough to just study its grammar rules. Another important aspect of studying a language is learning its vocabulary as well. Nothing can beat a language…