What words CAN’T a sentence start with in English?
During a virtual classroom visit, Thomas answered a question about what kinds of words can begin sentences and paragraphs.
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Principal and Auxiliary or Helping Verbs
In the Intermediate Cozy Grammar Course, Marie offers an overview of verb phrases, principal verbs, and helping or auxiliary verbs.
A poem on hospitality and life
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.
When to use the Pronouns I or Me in English
Do we use the pronoun I or me when speaking about I or me and someone else? Here’s a simple way to answer the question easily and playfully.
What is the Difference between Adverbs and Helping Verbs?
Can it possibly be correct to say “It is they”? Yes, it is, but there is another correct way to say the same thing: “It is them.” Here’s why!
The Classification of Verbs
In the Intermediate Cozy Grammar Course, Level One, however, we get to explore verbs in much greater depth. Here, Marie gives a quick but comprehensive overview of the different kinds of verbs.
A poem on the power of words
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.
Is “It is they” grammatically correct?
Can it possibly be correct to say “It is they”? Yes, it is, but there is another correct way to say the same thing: “It is them.” Here’s why!
Inflection Of Pronouns For The Objective Case
Marie explains the inflection of pronouns for the objective case, giving an example using the whales outside her cozy beach cottage!
A poem on hospitality and welcome
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 difference between a proper and regular noun?
During a virtual classroom visit, Thomas answered a question about the difference between proper nouns and common nouns.
Do We Need the Oxford Comma?
De we need the Oxford or serial comma? Here are two examples of how this comma can make our writing clearer.
Pronoun and Antecedent Agreement
Marie explains how antecedents and pronouns work together, offering clear and memorable examples of pronoun antecedent agreement.
A poem on family and strength
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.
When can you NOT replace a comma with AND?
A student from Quest Academy’s 4th grade Mustang class asks, “Is there any way you CAN’T replace a comma with the word AND?”
Three Keys to Connect Grammar and Wonder
Cozy Grammar recently offered a workshop for starting off the learning year with creativity and joy. Take a peek!