The Secret to Using Demonstrative Pronouns
When using the demonstrative pronouns THIS, THAT, THESE, and THOSE, there’s a common mistake that easy to correct. Simply make sure your pronouns point clearly to their antecedents.
Category: Pronouns
Demonstrative Pronouns: This, That, These, and Those
In the Intermediate Cozy Grammar Course, Marie gives examples of the four demonstrative pronouns: this, these, that, and those.
Three Ways that Interrogative Pronouns Ask Questions
In the Intermediate Cozy Grammar Course, Marie explores the three ways that interrogative pronouns ask questions.
Intensive Pronouns and Reflexive Pronouns
Marie introduces both kinds of compound personal pronouns: intensive pronouns and reflexive pronouns.
How to use “myself” correctly in a sentence
Thomas explores a common mistake in using the compound personal pronoun myself and shows an easy way to correct it.
A Cozy Review of Personal Pronouns
Marie gives a cozy review of personal pronouns, with easy-to-understand examples and gives special attention to second person pronouns.
Person in Grammar and the Drama of Everyday Life
Thomas explores the connection between the concept of person in English (first person, second person, third person) and the drama of everyday life.
A Trick for Thinking about the Subjective Case of a Noun or Pronoun
Here’s a handy way to think about and remember the subjective or nominative case of a noun or pronoun, as well as a playful challenge.
Should we say “It is I” or “It is me”?
A student recently asked whether it is correct to say “it’s me” or “it’s I.” As Thomas explains, both are right but for different reasons.
Inflection In English Language and Grammar
In the Intermediate Cozy Grammar Course, Level One, Marie and I explore a topic that may sound completely unfamiliar: inflection.
What Ever Happened to I Shall and We Shall?
Colleen B. asks, “What happened to I SHALL and WE SHALL?” She’s referring to the distinction that was once taught between the first person use of SHALL and the second and third person use of WILL for the future tense. Here’s what Thomas has to say!
What is the Difference between Anyone and Any One?
Wondering when to use anyone vs any one? Here, with the help of a madrona tree and some deer, Thomas explains the difference between anyone and any one.
If “I” is Singular, Why Do We Use “Have” and Not “Has”?
Awais from Pakistan writes, “The word ‘I’ is singular, but we use ‘have’ with it and not ‘has.’ Why is this?” Here’s a simple way to distinguish between singular and plural subjects, and first person, second person, and third person.
How to Remember the Difference Between Me and I
Carlos asks, “How do we know if we should use me or I?” Here Thomas gives a simple and cozy way to remember the difference between me and I.
The Power of Pronouns
Despite their humble appearance, pronouns are one of a writer’s most useful tools and can even unleash great comedy. To show you what I mean—and to prepare you for a fun activity with language—take a peek at this month’s free excerpts. Just so you know, you may find yourself laughing!