When to use IS or ARE with prepositional phrases?
Mark K. asks, “When to use IS or ARE with prepositional phrases?” Here’s some guidance from Thomas about prepositions and verb agreement.
Author: Cozy Grammar
What is an object of a preposition?
In this excerpt from the Intermediate Cozy Grammar Course, Marie gives a handy way to find the objects of prepositions.
A poem on the origin of speech, letters, and the world
Thomas shares a verse from his new translation of the classical Tamil masterpiece on ethics, power, and love, The Kural: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural, published by Beacon Press.
Do gerunds always end in ING?
Zion asks, “If gerunds end in ING, is ‘singing’ in ‘My mother is singing’ a gerund?” Here’s some guidance from Thomas about gerunds and participles. Take a listen!
A Trick for Listening Actively and Deeply
Thomas shares a surprisingly potent tip for paying attention to a lecture or speech. It has to do with anticipation.
A poem about what makes a home flourish
Thomas shares a verse from his new translation of the classical Tamil masterpiece on ethics, power, and love, The Kural: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural, published by Beacon Press.
What are Descriptive Adjectives?
Although most of us may feel familiar with adjectives, in the Basic Cozy Grammar Course, Marie explores NINE different kinds of adjectives. The kind that most of us know best is the descriptive or qualitative adjective.
Is it correct to use “their” with “one of those who”?
Joy L. asks, “Is it correct to use ‘their’ in the sentence ‘Jane is one of the graduate students who have finished their master’s degree’? Here’s some guidance from Thomas. Take a listen!
What is an indirect object?
In this excerpt from the Intermediate Cozy Grammar Course, Marie gives a handy way to find the indirect object of a verb, complete with an example.
The Difference Between Subjects and Objects
During a classroom visit, Thomas answered a question about what part of speech the word “dog” is in the sentence “The boy holds the dog.”
A poem on having no regrets
Thomas shares a verse from his new translation of the classical Tamil masterpiece on ethics, power, and love, The Kural: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural, published by Beacon Press.
What category do dates come under?
During a virtual classroom visit, Thomas answered a question about what part of speech a date such as November 5th would be. Take a peek!
What are Adverbs?
One of the key concepts of grammar is agreement of verbs. That may sound awfully technical, but as Marie shows in these two excerpts from the Basic Cozy Grammar Course, we make verbs agree all the time!
How To Punctuate An Interjection
Krista G. asks, “Can an interjection ever end in a period? For example, a person responding yes or no. As in, ‘No.'”
A poem about love, life, and new growth
Thomas shares a verse from his new translation of the classical Tamil masterpiece on ethics, power, and love, The Kural: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural, published by Beacon Press.
What is the Direct Object of the Verb?
In this excerpt from the Intermediate Cozy Grammar Course, Marie gives a handy way to find the direct object of a verb, complete with an example with a noun.