What Writing Exercises to Use for Practicing Grammar
Taranindya asks, “What writing exercise can we use for practicing English grammar with a 9-year-old at home?” Here are some tips from Thomas.
How to Teach English Grammar in the Easiest Way?
Neha M. asks, “How to Teach English Grammar in the Easiest Way?” Here are four simple suggestions from Thomas.
Favorite Writing Advice for Students?
The Willow Grove Homeschool Groups asks, “Favorite Writing Advice for Students?” Here’s some heartfelt advice from Thomas.
What are active voice and passive voice?
Sophia R. asks, “What are active voice and passive voice?” Here’s a simple and clear explanation from Thomas.
How do we use the word “however”?
Jonathon C. asks, “How to we use the word however?” As Thomas explains, there are some simple rules to make sure your sentences are clear.
Commas and a Space to Pause
In our most recent Ask Cozy Grammar Q & A session, a participant asked, “Why are commas so confusing? There’s so many different rules. How do I begin understanding them?” Here’s an answer from Thomas about getting started with commas as well as a free excerpt from Marie’s lesson on commas from the Basic Cozy Punctuation Course.
Does Cozy Grammar have a YouTube Channel?
A BC Homeschooler asks, “Does Cozy Grammar have a YouTube Channel?” The answer is a resounding YES! Watch Thomas explains more here.
What Is a Predicate Adjective?
Kevin J. asks, “What Is a Predicate Adjective?” Thomas answers a question about identifying predicate adjectives.
What is a Palindrome?
Enid in Toronto asks, “What is a palindrome?” Here Thomas not only explains what it is, but shows how it can make studying English more fun.
Can we use “But” or “And” at the Beginning of a Sentence?
Billy from Ireland asks, “Can we use “But” or “And” at the Beginning of a Sentence?” Here’s what Thomas has to say.
When do we use affect and when do we use effect?
Mahalia W. asks, “When do we use affect and when do we use effect?” Here Thomas gives a simple but powerful mnemonic device. You’ll never forget the difference between the two words again.
How To Think of an Essay Topic?
Mika W. asks, “How To Think of an Essay Topic?” Here Thomas gives several ways to think of creative topics for essays.
How Can We Grow Our Children’s Writing Habits?
Taranindya asks, “How Can We Grow Our Children’s Writing Habits?” Here Thomas gives several key ways to foster enthusiasm for writing.
What Free Resources Does Cozy Grammar Offer?
Jilly from New Zealand asks, “What Free Resources Does Cozy Grammar Offer?” Here Thomas explains the different ways to make use of Cozy Grammar’s free resources.
How Long are Cozy Grammar’s Videos and is there Book Work?
Lacrecia asks, “How long are the Cozy Grammar videos, and is there book work?” Thomas answers a question about the length of Cozy Grammar’s videos and how the lessons are laid out.
Sentences and Sense
Join Marie and Thomas for an exploration of sentences and sense. In an except from Lesson 1 of the Basic Cozy Punctuation Course, Marie shows us how to use periods at the ends of sentences. Then, in a supplementary video from the Basic Cozy Punctuation Course, Thomas shows the importance of periods in seeing the sense of our sentences.