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Grammar Tips: A Guide to Relative Pronouns

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Grammar Tips: A Guide to Relative Pronouns

...just nice to know, use which. In addition to grammar considerations, you should also note that punctuation is different in the two types of clauses. As you can see in the last set of examples, nonrestrictive clauses (those that use which) are always set off by commas. Restrictive clauses (those...

Grammar Tips: Possessive Plural Nouns

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Grammar Tips: Possessive Plural Nouns

...My stories’ characters are all girls. I should add some boys. Plural Nouns With Other Endings This is a post about English grammar, so we just know there are going to be exceptions! Plural Nouns Ending in n Women, men, and children all end in n. They are the plural...

Adjectives | Grammar Tips

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Adjectives | Grammar Tips

...are versatile parts of grammar that can elevate your writing when used wisely. Understanding their types, potential pitfalls, and best practices will help you craft more engaging and effective prose. So, go ahead, sprinkle your writing with adjectives, and watch your words come to life! And if you need a...

Grammar Tips: Restrictive Clauses

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Grammar Tips: Restrictive Clauses

...your communication. With practice, you’ll master the art of using restrictive clauses to elevate your writing and grammar skills. Don’t forget, if you need a little extra help with your writing, Proofed’s team of expert editors are here to help. We’ll proofread your work to give it that final polish...

Grammar Tips: Adjectives and Adverbs

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Grammar Tips: Adjectives and Adverbs

When we want to add extra descriptive detail to a sentence, we use adjectives and adverbs. These are words that modify other words or clauses in a statement. But there’s an important distinction between adjectives and adverbs, which is crucial to understand if you want to make sure your writing...

Grammar Tips: What Is a Sentence Fragment?

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Grammar Tips: What Is a Sentence Fragment?

Being proofreaders, we’re keen on keeping things grammatical. As such, we feel sad when we see a sentence that’s been left incomplete. It’s like the linguistic version of an abandoned puppy. But what is it that makes a sentence complete? And is an incomplete sentence always wrong? Our guide to...

Grammar Tips: Using the Past Tense

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Grammar Tips: Using the Past Tense

The past includes everything that has ever happened. And with every second that passes, the past gets bigger and bigger! As such, there’s plenty of stuff in the past we might want to write about. Lucky for us, then, we have the past tense to talk about things in the...

Grammar Tips: Independent and Dependent Clauses

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Grammar Tips: Independent and Dependent Clauses

Independent and dependent clauses are fundamental parts of writing. But what are these clauses? How do they differ? And how do you use them? In this post, we look the basics of independent and dependent clauses. What Is a Clause? A “clause” is a group of words that contains a...

Grammar Tips: Compound Subjects

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Grammar Tips: Compound Subjects

Verb agreement gets tricky when it comes to compound subjects. Lucky for you, then, we’ve prepared this guide to help you avoid grammatical errors. Check out our advice on the different types of compound subject to find out how to use them in your writing. Subject–Verb Agreement and Compound Subjects...

Grammar Tips: Understanding Pronouns and Antecedents

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Grammar Tips: Understanding Pronouns and Antecedents

Pronouns can be picky things, so you don’t want to mix them with the wrong words. But, what are the rules behind this? And which pronouns go with which words? Well, with our guide to pronouns and antecedents, you can be confident of keeping your writing error free. What Are...

Grammar Tips: Understanding Conditional Sentences

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Grammar Tips: Understanding Conditional Sentences

We use conditional sentences to talk about hypotheticals (i.e., things that might happen). These sentences have two parts: a conditional clause, which usually contains a word like “if,” and a consequence. They also come in four main types, each expressing something different. For instance: Conditional Type Usage Type zero General...

Grammar Tips: What Are Modal Verbs?

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Grammar Tips: What Are Modal Verbs?

Modal verbs are a special category of verb in English. But how do they work? And how should you use them in your writing? In this post, we explain the basics. How Are Modal Verbs Used? Modal verbs are a type of auxiliary verb. These are “helping” verbs that work...

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