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Coordinating Conjunctions Coordinating conjunctions connect two independent clauses together. Think of them as bridges that join two or more ideas.            1. For: Do not confuse the conjunction with the preposition “for”. The conjunction “for” is synonymous with “because”.              2. And: “And” is a commonly […]

Superlative Adverbs Superlative adverbs are adverbs used to compare the way three or more actions are performed.  Their rules are similar to superlative adverbs. When the base adverb is short, add “~est” to the adverb.  When the adverb is longer (usually more than two syllables), use “most/least” before the adverb.    Remember NOT to use

Conjunctive Adverbs Conjunctive adverbs can be considered as a type of transition.  They connect two clauses or sentences, and show the relationship between the ideas.  For example, some relationships include cause and effect, sequence, contrast, emphasis, and example.  What are some common mistakes with conjunctive adverbs?  1. Using too many conjunctive adverbs can be overkill.

Comparative Adverbs Comparative adverbs are adverbs used to compare the way TWO actions are performed.  Their rules are similar to comparative adjectives. When the base adverb is short, add “~er” to the adverb. When the adverb is longer (usually more than two syllables), use “more/less” before the adverb.  Remember to use the word “than” after

Adverbial Phrase Adverbial phrase is a group of words that acts as an adverb. They tell us more about the verb in the sentence regarding how, when, where, or why that verb happens.  To locate the adverbial phrase, find the verb first. Then, ask yourself: how, when, where, or why?  Next, look for prepositions as

Adverbs Adverbs are best known to modify a verb. However, they can modify other parts of speech like an adjective, or even another adverb. They provide engaging information about how, when, where, and to what extent something is done. Adverbs detail tone and emotion while allowing you to convey subtle nuances.  For example, you can clearly see

Superlative Adjectives Superlative adjectives show the highest or lowest degree of a particular quality in a group (three or more nouns).  Be careful about using double superlatives. Do NOT combine “most/least” with an ~est form.  Incorrect: I am the most smartest person in my family. Correct: I am the smartest in my family.  Typically, the

Proper Adjectives Proper adjectives take proper nouns and change them to adjectives. Just like proper nouns, proper adjectives need to be capitalized.  Proper adjectives are used to show that a noun originates or comes from a specific place, person, religion, language, organized group, or historical periods.  You will commonly see suffixes like: “~an”, “~ese”, “~ish”,

Possessive Adjectives Possessive adjectives show ownership of the noun. The word “possess” means to own, and this meaning is carried over to the grammatical function of possessive adjectives.  Unlike possessive pronouns, possessive adjectives must precede, or come before a noun.  What are some common mistakes when using possessive adjectives?  It’s vs. its: For possessive nouns,

Demonstrative Adjectives Demonstrative adjectives show if the noun is near or far from the speaker. The word “demonstrate” means to clearly show, and this meaning can be carried onto the grammatical function of demonstrative adjectives.  When you want to specifically point out something in a place, demonstrative adjectives can identify what noun you are referring