Grammar Rules
Master the fundamentals of English grammar with comprehensive rules, examples, and interactive practice
Parts of Speech
The building blocks of language
Nouns
Nouns are words that name people, places, things, or ideas
Verbs
Verbs express actions, states, or occurrences
Adjectives
Adjectives describe or modify nouns
Adverbs
Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs
Sentence Structure
How to build proper sentences
Subject and Predicate
Every sentence has a subject (who/what) and predicate (what happens)
Clauses
Groups of words with a subject and verb
Complex Sentences
Sentences with independent and dependent clauses
Phrases
Groups of related words without a subject-verb pair
Punctuation
Marks that clarify meaning
Commas
Separate items in lists, clauses, and introductory elements
Semicolons
Connect related independent clauses
Apostrophes
Show possession and form contractions
Quotation Marks
Enclose direct speech and titles
Verb Tenses
Expressing time in language
Simple Present
Express current actions and general truths
Present Continuous
Express actions happening now
Present Perfect
Express completed actions with present relevance
Past Continuous
Express actions in progress in the past
Word Types
Special categories of words
Articles
Small words that come before nouns (a, an, the)
Proper Adjectives
Adjectives derived from proper nouns
Collective Nouns
Nouns that refer to groups
Compound Words
Words made from two or more words
Language Devices
Creative and figurative language
Metaphors
Direct comparisons without like or as
Similes
Comparisons using like or as
Personification
Giving human qualities to non-human things
Alliteration
Repetition of initial consonant sounds
Common Grammar Mistakes
Your vs You're
Your = possessive, You're = you are
If you can substitute 'you are', use you're
There, Their, They're
There = place, Their = possessive, They're = they are
Three different words with different meanings
Its vs It's
Its = possessive, It's = it is
It's is a contraction of 'it is'
Affect vs Effect
Affect = verb (influence), Effect = noun (result)
Affect is an Action, Effect is an End result
Quick Grammar Quiz
Choose the correct word:
___ going to the store. (Your/You're)
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Answer: You're (contraction of "you are")
The cat wagged ___ tail. (its/it's)
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Answer: its (possessive form)
Fix the sentence:
I bought apples oranges and bananas.
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Answer: I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
The team are winning the game.
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Answer: The team is winning the game. (collective noun as singular)
Essential Writing Tips
Read Aloud
Reading your work aloud helps catch errors and awkward phrasing.
Use Active Voice
Active voice makes your writing more direct and engaging.
Vary Sentence Length
Mix short and long sentences to create rhythm and interest.
Proofread Multiple Times
Check for different types of errors in each pass.
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