A sentence has two parts: 1) subject and 2) predicate. In simple terms, the subject is what the sentence is about and the predicate describes…
Nouns – Subject, Object, Possessive Case
The case of a noun (or pronoun) can dictate how it can be used in a phrase or clause. Three common cases of nouns are: …
Colon, Semi-Colon, Hyphen
When to use each? A colon ( : ) is used to emphasize what follows after it. It generally introduces a list, a definition or a clarification,…
Proper vs Common Nouns
Proper Nouns are usually capitalized and signify something of importance. They can be names of people, a place or an idea. Common nouns can name…
Abstract vs Concrete Nouns
What is the different between an abstract and concrete nouns? Basically, abstract nouns do not have a “physical” presence while concrete nouns are tangible which…
Parts of Speech
Hi everyone, I found this free resource from the University of Ottawa’s writing centre. The resource speaks to the usage of the parts of speech…