Questions come in two different types: yes/no questions and questions that seek information. ?Questions usually end in a question mark (?). Yes/No … [Read more...] about Questions
Phrase
Non-sentences/Fragments
In formal writing, anything between an initial capital letter and an ending punctuation (period, question mark, or exclamation mark) should be a complete sentence. It should express an understandable … [Read more...] about Non-sentences/Fragments
Comma splices, Run-on sentences
Sentence "no-no's" The difference between a comma splice and a fused sentence (or run-on sentence) is the comma included in a comma splice. A fused or run-on sentence has no punctuation between two … [Read more...] about Comma splices, Run-on sentences
Misplaced modifiers
Word order matters. Where you put a word or a phrase can change the meaning of a sentence or make it completely illogical. Misplaced modifiers come in several varieties: dangling participles, … [Read more...] about Misplaced modifiers
Slash – forward or back
The backslash is used in Windows and MS-Dos directories. Forward slash The forward slash is also called simply the “slash.” In general, the slash should be avoided in narrative writing, … [Read more...] about Slash – forward or back
Verbs
Verb forms Verbs have two forms (infinitive and gerund) and numerous tenses (past, present, and future). Infinitive The infinitive is "to" plus the single word naming the action or state of … [Read more...] about Verbs
Functions of sentences
A sentence has different functions. Sentences are categorized by their purpose. They may be declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, or imperative. A declarative sentence makes a statement. If … [Read more...] about Functions of sentences
