What Are Auxiliary or Helping Verbs?
One of my favorite kinds of verbs are helping verbs (also known as auxiliary verbs). As the name suggests, helping verbs help—they help other verbs, known as principal verbs, to do their job.
Why foundations matter
Here’s a thought nugget from Thomas on why foundations are so important in language. If your foundation is sound, you can build any building your heart desires.
What is the Difference between Literally and Figuratively?
Ezane H. asks, “What is the difference between figurative and literally, metaphorically? Does literally also mean figuratively? How do you use it in a sentence?” Take a peek at this answer from Thomas
Can you end a sentence with a preposition?
Sometimes people teach that you can’t end a sentence with a preposition in English, but as Thomas explains, this simply isn’t true. Here’s why!
A poem on four leadership qualities
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.
The difference between a Participle Phrase & Gerund Phrase?
Heather B. asks, “What is the difference between a participle phrase and a gerund phrase? And how do they relate to dangling or misrelated participles?” Take a peek!
What is the subjunctive mood and is it similar to a conditional?
During a recent live Ask Cozy Grammar session, Thomas answered a question from JT in the United States about subjunctives and how they relate to conditionals.
A poem about learning 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.
How To Overcome A Fear Of Writing Assignments or Stories
Dot S. asks, “Do you have any tips for overcoming a fear of writing?” Here Thomas shares a few tips that can be used for writing stories and even assignments.
A poem on giving nourishment to the ear
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 beside and besides?
Emilio W. asks, “What is the difference between beside and besides?” Here’s an answer from a recent Ask Cozy Grammar session, complete with examples.
The Three Degrees of Comparison of Adjectives
One of the most colorful parts of speech are adjectives. Here’s how Marie explains the three degrees of adjectives.
What are Nouns of Address?
Here’s simple and clear introduction to nouns of address, complete with a creative writing activity from Thomas that you can try.
A poem on what it means to have a home
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.
The high and low tides of learning
Here’s a thought nugget from Thomas on how sometimes what is hidden to us later becomes clear. Both experiences are essential to learning.
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.