Vowels and Consonants of the Alphabet
The vowels and consonants of the English language is the mother of the language. Without these letters, we will have no words, no sentences, no paragraphs, no novels, and no language will cease to exist. Thus, the emergence of these texts is crucial in order for…
Contractions in English and How to Use Them
How many times have you found yourself wanting to economize? And not just regarding your basic needs and wants, but even in language? But economizing is not just used for money matters nowadays, believe it or not. Whenever you feel the need to cut or…
Concrete and Abstract Nouns Explained!
Concrete and abstract nouns are two topics about nouns that cover a big portion of the whole types of nouns. It transcends from numbers to untouchable aspect of the words in the English language. These topics centers primarily on the things seen, felt, heard, taste,…
Singular and Plural Nouns in English
Nouns in English cover a lot of sub-topics that are vital in forming sentences, or even in learning the English language. Singular and plural nouns in English are types of nouns you should all be familiarized with. These have been used every day of our…
Classifying an Imperative Sentence
The truth is, things can be confusing when it comes to sorting sentences. Sentences may be classified in many different ways. They may be classified according to kind (e.g. simple, complex, and compound) or according to the pattern (e.g. S-IV, S-TV-DO). But generally, there are…
Sentence Types: 6 Basic Patterns You Should Know
In English, there are six basic sentence types. But before moving forward, what are sentences, exactly? In a previous article, it was maintained that English sentences are necessary for communication. As mentioned, a person’s ability to write and speak effectively depends on how good they…
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….