How to Form Adverbs (An Overview)
Formation of adverbs Continue reading for the comprehensive breakdown on how to form adverbs, the main types of adverbs and an FAQ on (you guessed… Read More »How to Form Adverbs (An Overview)
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Dalia Y
Started Grammarflex(ing) in 2022—been a word nerd and writing enthusiast ever since. (BA, MA in phil).
Council or Counsel? (Meaning, Usage + Examples)
Council or counsel? Council and counsel are both nouns; though the latter has a verb form. Despite that these words sound the same, they are… Read More »Council or Counsel? (Meaning, Usage + Examples)
What’s a Direct Object? (Direct vs. Indirect Objects)
“Let them eat cake“, said Marie Antoinette, when she was told that the people had no bread. In the iconic historical phrase, “cake” is the… Read More »What’s a Direct Object? (Direct vs. Indirect Objects)
Appraise or Apprise (What’s the Difference?)
When to use appraise vs. apprise incorrect: we’ve been appraised of all the relevant issues. correct: we’ve been apprised of all the relevant issues. *Example… Read More »Appraise or Apprise (What’s the Difference?)
Continually vs. Continuously (Definition, Usage + Examples)
Continually and continuously are indeed similar; in fact, they’re synonyms of each other. That said, there’s a distinction between them worth observing. Continually vs. continuously… Read More »Continually vs. Continuously (Definition, Usage + Examples)
Further vs. Farther (Definition, Usage + Examples)
Further vs. farther Further and farther are both the comparative forms of the adjective or adverb “far“, and can mean “at or to a greater… Read More »Further vs. Farther (Definition, Usage + Examples)
“Toward” or “Towards”? (Spelling, Differences & Examples)
Toward and towards (with an ‘s’ at the end) are both correct spellings of the preposition that means “in the direction of somebody/something”. It could… Read More »“Toward” or “Towards”? (Spelling, Differences & Examples)
Is it Kneeled or Knelt? (Spelling, Differences & Examples)
Kneeled and knelt are both past tense spellings of the verb kneel, which describes “being in or moving into a position where your body is… Read More »Is it Kneeled or Knelt? (Spelling, Differences & Examples)
What Are Prepositions? (Definition Plus Examples)
Prepositions (explained, with examples) Prepositions are one of the main parts of speech in English; they’re utility words that show how elements within sentences relate… Read More »What Are Prepositions? (Definition Plus Examples)
What is Grammar? (Basic Rules of Grammar)
What is grammar? The internet will tell you that grammar is “a particular analysis of the system and structure of language or of a specific… Read More »What is Grammar? (Basic Rules of Grammar)