Grammar

How to correctly write a sonnet.

Often times the Introduction and Conclusion of a research paper or essay can be the hardest part to write. Gathering the facts and evidence is a little easier to translate into writing, where as...

To you, it may be common sense when to use these, but to some it may be more difficult. It is a common mistake, and if you don’t be careful you can fall into the trap of using the wrong “their”.

Even native speakers have trouble with "whom" in English! That is because it is becoming less and less common. But, if you want to write correctly, whether you are a student or not,...

Sometimes "some of" is used with a singular verb, and sometimes it is used with a plural verb. But do you know how to use it correctly? There are easy rules to help you, whether you...

"Sit" and "set" are two verbs that are often confused by English speakers. It is important to understand the difference since they are used all the time. Here are some easy...

Many English teachers want their students to find the object in a sentence. This is also called the direct object or the object of the verb. Not all English sentences have objects, but many do. ...

Even many native speakers of English make mistakes using “I” and “me.” However, it is not hard to use them correctly. There are a few rules which will enable you to decide which one to use in...

Many writers and English students are not sure how to use a comma with “and.” Sometimes you need it, and sometimes it is incorrect. However, there are some simple rules to help you know when to...

One of the hardest things to do is to edit a paper after you've spent all your creative energy just getting a first draft. Also, if you don't have anyone to tell you what to look for, you might...

If you don’t know how to double letters in the past tense with -ed, you are not alone! There are a few spelling rules which will make it easy for you to spell the past tense of many verbs in...

Many analytical left-brained people often ask me how to be a better technical writer, not realizing that writing is as systematic as math is. It's just harder to explain. But some very...

The most important thing any student can do to improve his/her chances on ANY test and to ensure success at school is to READ…READ…READ! You can support your child as a reader by helping him/her...

The most important thing any student can do to improve his/her chances on ANY test and to ensure success at school is to READ…READ…READ! You can support your child as a reader by helping him/her...

Being able to write a topic sentence that properly conveys the main idea of your paragraph is an essential skill as a writer. In order for your topic sentence to be as effective as possible there...

A perfect project for the crafters in your family! Put those stacks of old newspapers and colorful flyers from your recycle bin to use by creating colorful handmade paper perfect for note cards,...

A lifelong love of reading will serve your child well. What can you do to increase your chances of raising a reader? Here are some tips.

Written conventions, or grammar and spelling, can turn a great paper into a bloodbath of red int. To avoid this your child should have a general idea of what to look for in order to self-check an...

Both native and non-native writers of English have trouble using They're, Their, and There because the pronunciation is identical in each case. But if you learn what each one means, it will be...

Many people confuse "It's" and "Its" in their writing. Since the pronunciation is exactly the same, this is a common spelling error. However, there is a simple way to decide...

Students have difficulty grasping the concept of pronouns. I've used this exercise as an introduction to pronouns. Students like it because it's interactive and they can move around and have...

Learning to read can be a fun, exciting, and sometimes stressful time in an elementary school child's life. Try using this computer game to help your child begin his or her journey into reading!

Many people who want to learn English grammar online are confused about how to use YOUR and YOU'RE. This article will make it all clear.

Everyone needs to read more in less time. There's so much to do, and we don't have time to read directions, or that book for school. Speed reading is a skill my junior high school teacher taught...

Sometimes writing a research or term paper is not nearly as hard as gathering the information for the paper! I have tackled that obstacle for you and have given you step by step instructions, to...

When writing eHow articles, titles for research papers, etc. sometimes, people tend to confuse which words should be capitalized and which ones should not be. Grammar school was a long time ago,...

Hyphenate a compound adjective correctly and your writing will be taken seriously. When writing is clear and punctuated correctly, the reader can easily read the writing and get straight to the...

If you are a teacher in California, taking and passing the CTEL (California Teacher of English Learners) Exam is the first step towards keeping your California teaching credential and keeping your...

You're a poet and you didn't even know it! Some poems rhyme. Some don't. If you want to (or have been assigned to) write a poem with a sing-songy beat, well here's your guide. It's easy and fun if...

A butcher paper barn is a great craft project for kids! Butcher paper is a thick, sturdy paper that usually comes in a roll. It is used by butchers to wrap meat. Find it for sale at grocery and...

You don't have to be a genius to know some basic usage rules. With this eHow, you'll learn the difference between "their," "there," and "they're." It's not nearly as...

Teaching prepositions doesn't have to be difficult, but how many teachers or even parents have been frustrated trying to make a child understand what a preposition is? It’s one thing to say that...

Writing can seem like a daunting task to some, but with some organization and fore thought, you can produce a professional and even thought provoking essay.

When your child focuses during class work and homework, they will cut their study time in half. When their focus is elsewhere, the concentration is not there and homework can take much longer....

Learn the secret to the most confusing punctuation mark, the semi-colon, from an actual college writing teacher, once and for all. This is the first and most straightforward advice on the topic.

Getting children from out of in front of the television is really not as hard as it seems. It only takes one good book to get them bit by the reading bug. Here’s how your kid could learn to love...

Whenever you write anything, you want to make sure it makes sense. Re-reading everything you write allows you to catch not only spelling errors, but grammatical errors as well. Tenses can tend to...

When you use ensure vs insure, the difference is important to the meaning of your writing. To communicate correctly, learn the difference between ensure and insure and you will communicate...

What makes an essay 'flow'? Can a person really learn to create paragraphs that melt together? How are different ideas blended, then pointed, in some specific direction? As it is often said,...

Congratulations! You made it through the rough draft! Now it's time to fine-tune your work for the next step. I spent nearly ten years working on my suspense novel, “Shadows of the Past”;...

Whether you are writing for an assignment or writing for fun, you need to be able to write correctly for your target reader. I have written books for adults, pre-teens, and young children and...

“I have an idea, but I don’t know how to put it down on paper.” I must hear this statement at least once at every lecture I perform. Whether it’s writing a story, writing a full novel, or just...

Calculating your grade point average is easy to learn but you must know what your school basis GPA on. Many students like to determine their GPA before they get their report card or check grades...

Grammar Wizard has a trick to solve the who/whom conundrum.

When numbers are large, scientists have developed a standard notation, called scientific notation, to make them more compact and meaningful. Also, it is easy to make errors in writing large...

When your 4th grader struggles with writing, and is not able to perform even up to the state averages during state testing, it's time to give your child some help at home, or consider hiring a...

Want to know how to be a great writer? Never had much experience writing! Don't worry, anyone can learn some great writing tips to increase your writing skills.

At times it could be difficult to get children to read and even tougher to get them to love reading. Here is how my mom instilled a lifelong love for reading in me that has led me to writing.

The cursor on Microsoft Word blinks at you, taunting your thoughts. You have to write an essay, and you have no idea how. Somehow, in English class, you never really got it. If that's the case,...

Alot of writings we read do not follow specific paths. In reading others writings we often see things switch back and forth. Whether it be data,essays,or text we read. This happens due to the...