What is the difference between till, until, and by?
Aashish S. asks, “What is the difference between till, until, and by?” Here’s a quick and clear answer from Thomas. Take a peek!
Tag: Tips for Teachers
What is a Synonym for Grammar?
4th grader asks, “What is a synonym for ‘grammar’?” Here Thomas explores how synonyms can help expand our understanding. Take a peek!
Bogged down by the details of grammar?
Here’s a thought nugget from Thomas on what to do when you get bogged down with the details of grammar. Remember the glorious whole!
How to Cultivate a Love of Poetry
Aileen S. asks, “Do you have any advice for cultivating a love of poetry?” Here are some helpful suggestions from Thomas. Take a peek!
The Secret Life of Nouns and Verbs
Cozy Grammar recently offered a workshop for starting off the learning year with creativity and joy. Take a peek!
If a sentence has 2 parts, can it have more than 2 commas?
During a virtual classroom visit, Thomas answered a question about whether a main subject can have more than one word.
Learning as a continual journey of surprise and delight
Here’s a thought nugget from Thomas that draws on a line from the Tamil poet Avvaiyar: “The goddess of learning keeps learning.”
Can a Main Subject be More than One Word?
During a virtual classroom visit, Thomas answered a question about whether a main subject can have more than one word.
How Many Commas Till You Have a Run-On Sentence?
During a virtual classroom visit, Thomas answered a question about how many commas you can have in a sentence before it becomes a run-on sentence.
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.
Why is Grammar Called Grammar?
During a virtual classroom visit, Thomas answered a question about where the word grammar comes from and why it means what it means.
Do we need two spaces after a period?
Amelia M. asks, “Do we use one or two spaces after periods?” As Thomas explains, the answer has changed over time. Here’s why!
How to Get Started Writing a Play
Dot asks, “Do you have any tips for an aspiring playwright?” Here Thomas shares some practical and inspiring tips for beginners who want to know how to write a play or script.
Why is Grammar Needed?
During a virtual classroom visit, Thomas answered a question about why we need grammar in the first place. Why is it important and how can it help us?
Do we use “was” or “were” when talking about decades?
Mark K. recently shared a sentence, asking whether it was correct say “were the heyday” or “was the heyday” about a period of time. Take a peek at his example & our answer about verb agreement.
Is HERE an adverb in “Here it is”?
Keri M. writes, “Could you confirm whether HERE or THERE are adverbs in these sentences: “Here it is” or “It is here”? Here’s some guidance from Thomas on expletives in English Grammar.