Grammar
Explore various aspects of English grammar and improve your writing skills through a comprehensive collection of articles and guides. This section is designed to cater to both novices and seasoned writers, offering insights into fundamental grammar rules.
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Its vs It's
It's a common mistake to confuse "it's" and "its" in writing. Learn the difference - "it's" is a contraction of "it is" while "its" indicates possession. See proper usage explained through examples.
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It's vs Its
It's a common mistake to confuse "it's" and "its" in writing. Learn the difference - "it's" is a contraction of "it is" while "its" indicates possession. See proper usage explained through examples.
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What is Gerund?
A gerund is a verb form ending in "-ing" that functions as a noun. Gerunds act as subjects, objects, and objects of prepositions. See examples of gerunds properly used in sentences.
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Capitalization Rules
Understand English capitalization with this guide. It covers rules for sentences, proper nouns, titles, times, quotes, and historical events with examples.
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Rules for Writing Numbers
Follow these rules on writing numbers correctly - for dates, times, money, statistics, and more. Master proper usage through examples.
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Using an em-dash, an en-dash, and a hyphen
Learn the difference between em dashes, en dashes, and hyphens. Each punctuation mark serves a distinct purpose. See proper usage explained with examples.
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Restrictive, Nonrestrictive Clauses
A restrictive clause contains essential information, while a nonrestrictive clause contains extra information. Learn to identify restrictive and nonrestrictive clauses.
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Common Writing Errors
Avoid common writing mistakes like misused words, vague pronouns, spelling errors, and more. See examples of errors and how to fix them.
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Title Capitalization Rules
Follow the standard rules for capitalizing titles - capitalize major words and don't capitalize short words. Use title case for various titles. Learn when to uppercase and lowercase.
Punctuation
Mastering proper punctuation usage is essential for transforming the meaning and tone of your writing. Each article focuses on a different punctuation mark, providing clear rules and examples.