Grammar

the act of making something shorter by leaving out parts

The abbreviation of the title made it easier to fit on the cover.

a piece of writing about a particular subject on a website, in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication

I found an article online that explained how to improve time management skills.

a verb that is used with other verbs to indicate tense, voice, etc., such as do, have, and be

The teacher explained that auxiliary verbs like 'have' and 'will' help to form different tenses and aspects.

the condition of two events occurring at the same time

The conjunction of the two storms created dangerous weather.

(grammar) a word that comes before a noun or pronoun to indicate location, direction, time, manner, or the relationship between two objects

He used a list of common prepositions to help correct his grammar mistakes in the essay.

(grammar) the name of a place, person, country, etc. with its first letter capitalized

Paris is a proper noun because it names a specific city.

(grammar) a word that can replace a noun or noun phrase, such as she, it, they, etc.

Using the correct pronoun is important for clarity in writing and speaking.

(grammar) a letter or a set of letters that are added to the beginning of a word to alter its meaning and make a new word

Understanding common prefixes, such as 'pre-' and 'dis-,' can help students decode unfamiliar words.

(grammar) a letter or a set of letters that are added to the end of a word to alter its meaning and make a new word

Adding the suffix '-ly' to 'quick' changes the word to 'quickly,' turning it into an adverb.

(of a person) doing many things with a lot of energy

Despite being retired, he remains active, taking part in various community activities.

accepting what happens or not opposing what other people do or say

She was being passive during the meeting, allowing others to make all the important decisions.

evaluated in relation to another thing, considering their similarities or differences

She found the comparative ease of the new software refreshing compared to the old one.

of the highest or best kind possible within a field or industry

Their products are considered the gold standard and among the most superlative in the industry.

the form of a word used to indicate more than one entity

"Cats" is the plural of "cat."

referring to a single item or entity

As the singular heir to the estate, he inherited everything.

connected to the rules or the study of grammar

Writing with grammatical accuracy is essential for effective communication and clarity.

not conforming to established rules, patterns, or norms

The irregular intervals between the train departures made it difficult for passengers to plan their trips.

pertaining to or representing the most frequently occurring value in a statistical distribution

The modal score on the test was 85.

subject to limitations or dependent on certain requirements

Approval was granted on a conditional basis.

completely without mistakes or flaws, reaching the best possible standard

He's the perfect candidate for the job with all his experience.

a form of a verb that "ed", etc. is added to the end of it which is used to form passive or present tenses or adjectives

She was confused about the past participle of the verb 'to go' and asked her teacher for clarification.

happening without a pause or break

The machine operates in continuous motion, producing items around the clock.

supporting and encouraging positive change and advancement

She is known for her progressive views, always advocating for positive change and innovation.

a particular combination of words that are used together very often

In language learning, understanding collocations helps in using words in their most natural and common combinations.

displaying excessive attachment or control over people or things they consider their own

He became possessive of his girlfriend, not allowing her to spend time with her friends without him.

the way a word is pronounced

Her pronunciation of French words is flawless.

‌(phonetics) a speech sound produced by interfering with or stopping the flow of air through the mouth or nose

The teacher explained that consonants are speech sounds made by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract.

‌(phonetics) a speech sound produced without interfering with the flow of air coming through the mouth or nose

He practiced pronouncing each vowel clearly to improve his accent.

a feeling of anxiety and worry caused by different life problems

The constant stress of her job was affecting her health.

(grammar) a short question added to the end of a statement that is formed form the same statement

She added a tag question to her statement to check if everyone agreed with her opinion.

the symbols or marks used to indicate the separation of words into sentences, clauses, or phrases

Commas, periods, and semicolons are common punctuation marks.

the mark ! used after a sentence to indicate excitement, surprise, etc.

In his email, he used an exclamation point to convey urgency.

the mark ? used at the end of a sentence to show that it is a question

She added a question mark at the end of her email to clarify that she was seeking an answer.

the mark , used to separate items in a list or indicate a pause in a sentence

Remember to place a comma after each item in a list to ensure clarity.

to write or say the letters that form a word one by one in the right order

He struggles to spell the word "restaurant" correctly.

a grammatical construction in which two negative elements are used within the same sentence, often resulting in a positive meaning

In standard grammar, a double negative can create confusion, as it often results in a positive meaning.