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Gerund: hints and tips [infographic]
Gerunds are behind some of the most confusing and persistent grammar problems. These verbals are found in many sentences, and they function in many ways, which only adds to the confusion. In order to...
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Metaphors and Similes: hints and tips [infographic]
What are Metaphors and Similes? Metaphors and similes are great tools to help the reader relate to a subject or object by comparing it to another object with a common feature. When an object is said to...
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Christmas Idioms and Phrases [infographic]
What are Idioms? An idiom is a phrase in which the meaning has little or nothing to do with the literal wording. Examples of idioms in general speech are “raining cats and dogs” and “keep an eye out.”...
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New Words of 2012 [infographic]
Any well-used language evolves; words and idioms fade in and out of the English tongue as the personality of American culture changes. Dictionary companies examine what people are saying and which...
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Such and So: How to Use?
The words such and so are used in a similar fashion and are often confused, but they are two different words that should not be interchanged. The foundational so and such differences are the types of...
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Verbs and their Prepositions
Fun with Phrasals! Verbs that stake a claim on specific prepositions can take on new meaning, turning boring verb/preposition combinations into fun phrasal verbs. Embed this image to your site:...
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Adjective and Adverb Phrases: Hints and Tips [infographic]
Even if you do not know what adjective or adverb phrases are, you use them every day. Here is an explanation of what they are, how they work, and how to punctuate them. Embed this image to your site:...
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Troublesome words: affect vs. effect [infographic]
Many words that sound the same have completely different meanings, and some words that sound the same have different spellings. [Infographic provided by Grammar.net] To download high-resolution poster...
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10 Idioms about knowledge [infographic]
Modern culture cherishes wisdom, and English has plenty of idioms to reflect this. The infographic displays many common knowledge idioms, and the article lists examples of idioms in use. [Infographic...
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Past Perfect Continuous Tense: hints and tips [infographic]
Despite the frightful name, past perfect continuous tense is simple to understand, and it is fairly easy to use. [Infographic provided by Grammar.net] To download high-resolution poster click here What...
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10 Idioms about Love [infographic]
Spring is in full blossom, and love is in the air. English is riddled with sayings that relate to relationships and romance. The infographic lists examples of idioms that are heard frequently during...
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Infamous -S: plural, 3d person singular, possessive case
The infamous -s has caused endless arguments and agitation. This article and infographic will attempt to clear up the confusion surrounding plurals, possessives, and combinations of the two....
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How to master predicates [infographic]
A predicate is the part of a sentence that is not the subject. Though this sounds simple, there are types, techniques and rules for predicates. Along with the infographic, the following should shed...
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Quantifiers: hints and tips
“How many” or “how much” can be expressed through the use of quantifiers. A few tips and a handy infographic will take the mystery out of these helpful word tools. [Infographic provided by Grammar.net]...
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Comma Splices [infographic]
Comma splices are considered an error in English grammar, but they are easy to spot and easy to fix. With the help of the infographic, learn to smooth your writing’s flow and add clarity by joining...
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10 Confusing Homonyms: Part I [infographic]
The Homonym Phenomenon! Words that sound similar or are written the same but with different meanings are a notorious stumbling block for those learning English as a second language. In truth, native...
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10 Confusing Homonyms: Part II [infographic]
English is riddled with words that sound similar but have completely different meanings, and some words that sound similar have very different spellings. The infographic and 10 examples of homonyms and...
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Anyway vs. Anyways [infographic]
Anyway or anyways? “Anyway,” “anyways” and “any way”: which are proper, and how should they be used? Some rules, examples and an infographic will help to sort everything out. <a...
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Dashes, semicolons and colons [infographic]
Dashes, semicolons and colons are potent punctuation. They add clarity, call attention to sentence elements and improve the “flow,” but they also add drama and are destructive if over-used. The...
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