TOEFL Key Grammar
Gerunds In English grammar, a gerund is an “-ing” form of a verb that works like a noun. For example, “eating,” “running,” and “discussing” can all be gerunds. At first, [...]
Why Is Subject-Modifier Placement Important? One grammar point that often separates intermediate English users from advanced users is subject-modifier placement. This rule is especially important when a sentence begins with [...]
Parts of Speech (Word Category) In English grammar, parts of speech refer to categories of words. They are often divided into the following nine groups: Noun (e.g., dog) Verb (e.g., [...]
“Which” and “Comma + Which” When you read English texts, you may notice two common uses of “which”: simple “which” comma + “which” In some contexts, the difference in meaning [...]
"Look Forward to See You" Is Always Wrong Some learners may think that “I look forward to see you” is correct. This misunderstanding may come from overgeneralizing the rule that [...]
Progressive Form In English grammar, the progressive form is used to describe an action or state that is in progress. One important difference between the simple present and the progressive [...]
Two Types of “to” In English, you will often see “to” in sentences. However, have you noticed that “to” has two different uses? Below is a simple summary of the [...]
Time System (Tense) Every language has ways of showing when an action, event, or state takes place in relation to the present. English is no exception. For instance, if I [...]
Three Tenses in English Grammar Every language has ways of showing when an action, event, or state takes place in relation to the present. English is no exception. For instance, [...]
“A Little” and “Little” At first glance, a little and little may seem very similar. However, you need to be careful, because they don't have the same meaning or nuance. [...]
Gerunds In English grammar, a gerund is an “-ing” form of a verb that works like a noun. For example, “eating,” “running,” and “discussing” can all be gerunds. At first, [...]
Why Is Subject-Modifier Placement Important? One grammar point that often separates intermediate English users from advanced users is subject-modifier placement. This rule is especially important when a sentence begins with [...]
Parts of Speech (Word Category) In English grammar, parts of speech refer to categories of words. They are often divided into the following nine groups: Noun (e.g., dog) Verb (e.g., [...]
“Which” and “Comma + Which” When you read English texts, you may notice two common uses of “which”: simple “which” comma + “which” In some contexts, the difference in meaning [...]
"Look Forward to See You" Is Always Wrong Some learners may think that “I look forward to see you” is correct. This misunderstanding may come from overgeneralizing the rule that [...]
Progressive Form In English grammar, the progressive form is used to describe an action or state that is in progress. One important difference between the simple present and the progressive [...]
Two Types of “to” In English, you will often see “to” in sentences. However, have you noticed that “to” has two different uses? Below is a simple summary of the [...]
Time System (Tense) Every language has ways of showing when an action, event, or state takes place in relation to the present. English is no exception. For instance, if I [...]
Three Tenses in English Grammar Every language has ways of showing when an action, event, or state takes place in relation to the present. English is no exception. For instance, [...]
“A Little” and “Little” At first glance, a little and little may seem very similar. However, you need to be careful, because they don't have the same meaning or nuance. [...]