Definition of Idiom
The term refers to a set expression or a phrase comprising two or more words. An interesting fact regarding the device is that the expression is not interpreted literally. The phrase is […]

Definition of Prepositional Phrase
A prepositional phrase is a group of words containing a preposition, a noun or pronoun object of the preposition, and any modifiers of the object. A preposition sits in front […]

Adverb: Definition
An adverb is the part of speech (or word class) that is primarily used to modify a verb, adjective, or other adverb. Adverbs can also modify prepositional phrases, subordinate clauses, and […]

Understanding Affixations in English
In English grammar and morphology, an affix is a word element that can be attached to a base or root to form a new word or a new form of the word, usually occurring in the fo […]

What is Speech Writing?
Speech writing is the art of writing a speech for public presentation.

How to Write Argumentative Essays

A good introduction in an argumentative essay acts like a good opening statement in a trial. Just like a lawyer, a writer must present the issue at hand, give background, and […]

What is a Prefix? 
To understand what a prefix is, it is imperative to first understand what a root word is. That said, a root word is a word that can be changed into a new word by adding a beginning and/or an […]

What are Conditional Clauses?

How to Paraphrase Poems
When you paraphrase a poem, use your own words to explain the major ideas line-by-line. Paraphrasing isn’t the same as explicating or analyzing a poem. The goal is to rephrase the ideas in […]

What is a Complex Sentence?

What are Modifiers in English Language?
Modifiers are words, phrases or clauses which function as adjectives or adverbs to describe a word or make its meaning more specific. In grammar, modifiers are optional e […]

Plural Forms of Noun and the Rules Guiding them
In English, we form the plurals of nouns by adding –s to the singular. Examples are given below.

The unstressed vowel

Relative Pronoun Defined
A relative pronoun is a type of pronoun that often introduces dependent (or relative) clauses in sentences. They also can stand alone as the subject or object of a sentence. There is a […]

Words Associated with Health
Health: The condition of your body, especially whether or not you are ill

Condition: The physical state of a person or animal, especially how healthy they […]

Vocabulary Development: Words Associated with the Human Body and Functions
How much do you know about the human body? The box below contains a list of organs of the body and their definitions mis-matched. Match […]