In order to help organize words and make writing easier, all words are sorted into eight different categories based on the roles they play in sentences. These eight categories are known as the eight parts of speech. They include verbs, nouns, adverbs, adjectives, pronouns, prepositio...
Tricks to Remember the Who and Whom Difference It can often be tricky to decide when to correctly use who or whom, but there are several tips that can help you remember which one goes where. They may involve rearranging sentences and substituting other pronouns, but the process of choosing ...
I,you,he,she,it,we, andtheyare all examples of pronouns. In the example sentences below, the pronouns are highlighted, and the nouns they replace are in bold. Sarahis my sister.Sheis also my best friend. (The pronoun "she" replaces the noun "Sarah.") ...
Adetermineris a word that’s used before a noun to describe the noun’s quantity or ownership. Here’s an example of a sentence with a determiner: We atesomebread. Because it’s so versatile,whichshows up in a lot of different kinds of sentences. Sometimes, it needs acomma, and other...
You get only one chance to make a first impression, and the opening of your cover letter is your opportunity to make it count. Hiring managers often decide within the first few sentences if they’re interested in learning more, so a strong opening can make all the difference. Mastering how...
Types of Objects in Sentences Lesson Summary Register to view this lesson Are you a student or a teacher? FAQ What is an object of a verb in a sentence? The object of a verb receives the action of the verb, answering the question 'who' or 'what'. This is called a direct object. ...
True or false? An adjective phrase is a group of words headed by an adjective that describes a noun. A. True B. False 18 not attempted Select the one with an adjective phrase. A. My dog is scatty. B. It is a wonderfully crisp morning. ...
I do see some sentences that I think I can cut out. alba 17 on June 7, 2012 at 12:07 pm You are so right that detail makes things longer. I have trouble figuring out how much detail to put in. Anyway, here’s my 15 min. writing. They took the long way. Sam didn’t even...
Rule 6. In interrogative sentences preposition comes in the beginning. Examples (a) By which train did you come? (b) For whom was instructions given? Use and examples of Some Important Prepositions At/In/On In reference of ‘Time’ At is used for a precise time. In is used for months...
Here’s thebrutaltruth: these few sentences at the beginning of your cover letter will determine whether the hiring manager will read on. What to write in the cover letter's intro to attract and hold the reader’s interest?Here are several proven strategies forstarting your cover letter: ...