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What Is a Verb?

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:36:11 -0500

A verb is the part of speech that describes a state of being or an action. It is also known, less formally, as an action word. It is very often the core of any statement, all sentences must contain a verb. Distinguishing the verb in a statement is fundamental to comprehending the intended meaning of a statement. For instance, take a look at this sentence: The straitjacket restricts most upper body movement. "Restricts" is the word that indicates action in the sentence. Even when the action does not indicate much in terms of activity, "restricts" is the sentence's action word or verb. Here is another example: They were in a state of shock. In the last sentence, the action does not exist, however the verb conveys a state of being. In addition, the word "be" is different from other stereotypical verbs via definition, however it is still a verb. Verbs are different to most parts of speech since these words change form. Endings are sometimes affixed to the verb, wherein the word "yearn" becomes "yearned" to reflect the past tense, "catch" becomes "caught" for the same purpose. **End Summary** Topics: verb]]> english]]> education]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Get online English grammar resources and information on English correction software at EnglishGrammarSoft.com.

How to use English Punctuation

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:32:29 -0500

If you would like to write a first-rate report for school, or have to create an outstanding business document, you will need a proper grasp of punctuation. Here are some punctuation marks and some tips on how to use them. The Period, Exclamation Mark, and Question Mark A period or full stop is one of the most common punctuation marks and shows the end of your statement. Question marks and exclamation points are also used at the end of a statement, and imply an interrogatory sentence and emphasizes a statement, respectively. The Comma, Colon, and Semicolon A comma denotes a break or pause in a statement, with appositives which add data for the subject, for indicating a series of items, and for separating introductory phrases, adjectives, and independent clauses. Commas are also employed to make a direct address, utilized after a name, and separate direct quotes. Semicolons detach two independent but related clauses. Where two phrases are too wordy or complex a period is best used rather than a semicolon. A semicolon can also be employed to divide a series of items if they are complex, including clauses that have commas. **End Summary** Topics: punctuation]]> english]]> writing]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Find information on English grammar software and English language resources at EnglishGrammarSoft.com.

What Is a Noun?

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:27:56 -0500

Nouns are the part of speech utilized to label or name an abstract idea, an animal, a person, a place, or a thing. Nouns are normally the first words an infant learns, understands, and uses. There are plenty of different types of nouns, along with differing uses. These following sentences include words in bold, which are all different types of nouns: Ella Fitzgerald is one of the most popular jazz singers in history. Avant-garde is a celebrated type of art. Computer graduates have good jobs awaiting them. The onset of summer brought cheer to many. Was Nietzche an existentialist? As I'm sure you noticed, nouns vary based on the type and usage. Nouns can be used in sentences as a subject, a subject complement, an indirect object, a direct object, an object complement, an adjective, an adverb, or an appositive. This article includes some of these uses and types of nouns. Plural Nouns Many nouns are changed from the singular form into the plural form to suggest a number of two or more through the addition of "s" or "es. **End Summary** Topics: noun]]> english]]> education]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Find English grammar help and information on English grammar tools at EnglishGrammarSoft.com.

Methods to Improve Your Spelling

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:23:15 -0500

Unfortunately the English language is one of the hardest to master. This has to do with the enormous number of words coming from other languages and the existence of exceptions to the normal rules established over the years. In English, there are more than 1,100 ways to spell only 44 types of sounds, this accounts for the troubles mastering the spelling of many English words. However, there are certain directions that you can follow to refine your spelling skills. The first rule is to read as much as you possibly can. This is the most powerful method to master the spelling of English words because your memory of the spelling of each word improves each time you read that particular word. This is because spelling has to do with how a word appears on the writing page. Of course, you need to ensure that what you are looking at is using the correct spelling. To increase the benefits of reading a lot, you should write down in a notebook those words that you have difficulty remembering. rather than reading a list of the commonly misspelled words, you will have your own list that is distinctly attuned to your needs. **End Summary** Topics: spelling]]> english]]> writing]]> education]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Get help with English grammar rules and information on English software at EnglishGrammarSoft.com.

Growing Your Vocabulary

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:19:15 -0500

Building your English vocabulary is ongoing mission because this is a living language. Learning new words should be a lifelong effort and the number one strategy for growing your vocabulary is to train yourself to be always looking for words that are new to you. You can do this while you are reading books, magazines and newspapers. Have your dictionary nearby so that you can take a look when you encounter a word that is unfamiliar. In order to increase your vocabulary, you will have to read a minimum of one book and multiple magazines every week for the rest of your life. When you discover a word that is not known to you, the best technique is to halt reading and make an effort to pick out what the meaning could be based on its context in the sentence. Focus on how it appears and its sound. Then look up its meaning in the dictionary. As you do this, you may discover that the word keeps appearing more often as you continue with your reading efforts. **End Summary** Topics: vocabulary]]> english]]> education]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Julie Thomas is from EnglishGrammarSoft.com , an online English grammar resource specialising in English writing software .

English Grammar & Writing Software

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:02:18 -0400

English correction software uses artificial intelligence technology to automatically look for grammatical and punctuation errors and give advice on correcting them. The reality is that all English writers, whether they are beginners or experienced, can make writing errors and if not fixed, could have unwanted effects. If they are a student it may mean a bad grade, if they are in business if could mean losing a client. English correction software is also essential for Internet marketers because a website with writing mistakes can't be expected to give visitors a good impression. This program works by comparing your sentences, phrases and words with the appropriate versions that are produced by using an advanced and sophisticated artificial intelligence algorithm. The advantage is that less apparent grammar errors can be detected for instance misplaced commas, disagreement between subject and verb, split infinitives and missing parentheses. English grammar software is very advantageous for those whose occupations require them to write at a high level. And for people learning English as a Second Language, it can speed up their comprehension of grammatical rules. The program may explain the errors that it detects to help in the learning process. **End Summary** Topics: english grammar software]]> english grammar]]> writing software]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Julie Thomas is from EnglishGrammarSoft.com an English Writing and Grammar Resource .