English Grammar Blog

The purpose I have in mind in creating this English Grammar Blog is to ensure...

• that you do not miss the new pages I write;
• that you are informed about any revisions I make to older content;
• that your attention is drawn to pages I feel are important but you may not have seen; and finally,
• that you save your time.

Understanding English Sentences

To understand English sentences, it is not a good idea to use the vague 'complete sense' criterion. There is a better way, even in traditional grammar. We look also at how both traditional and modern grammar understand phrases, clauses and sentences.

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English Grammar is the Soul of the English Language

If you are strong in English grammar, you have control of English language...even if it is not your first language. Grammar need not be difficult. If you are ready to learn step by step, help is free

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What is a Phrase?

The traditional way of answering the question, what is a phrase, was by looking at the use of the group of words. This approach is still valuable for the student of grammar.

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Understanding English Phrases

English phrases are NOT just any groups of words in English.

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Sentences is a word with meaning outside the sphere of grammar.

English words, such as sentences, subject, object, illustrate that it is not strangein English to have words with one spelling and pronunciation, but two meanings; two spellings, but one pronunciation; or one spelling, two different pronunciations.

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About Nouns - A Guide to a Comprehensive Study

This page will guide you to a understanding of all the issues related to nouns.

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The Fundamentals of Subject-Verb Agreement

Subject-Verb Agreement is this: a finite verb has a good look at the subject (from top to bottom)! In that one look, it determines the person and number of the subject, and then responds fittingly with its own sweet form!

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