An apostrophe (‘) is one of the punctuation marks which is used for two basic purposes. For example, 1. It is used to show possession 2. It is used to show the omission Now, I will provide a few examples. Read them to know about the above purposes. Use Apostrophe to show Possession As you […]
Dictionary: English Grammar Terms
In this category, I want to explain some grammatical terms. In order to become a better English writer, you should use each word correctly. You must be very careful with word choice. So, you need to be familiar of grammatical terms and you need to clear up your literary concepts.
Below is the list of some dictionary words that include a few important grammatical terms. Must read each post if you want to become an efficient writer.
What is an Antecedent? Examples & Definition
In English grammar, an antecedent can be any noun that is usually referred back by a pronoun. For instance, Sarah was with her friends. I am sure, they went to their favorite spot. In the above example, the antecedent is ‘Sarah and her friends’ who is linked to the personal pronoun ‘they’. You must note […]
What is an Antithesis? – Examples & Definition
Antithesis is that rhetorical or literary device in which there are two opposite ideas used together in a sentence to form a contrasting effect. A parallel structure is used to show this contradiction. For example, We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools. (Martin Luther King Jr.) In the above […]
What are Open and Close Ended Questions? – Examples & Definition
Open and close ended questions: These are the types of questions that you can come across in job interviews, projects, or surveys. What are Open-ended Questions? Open-ended questions are such questions that do not restrict someone in giving answers. People can answer freely without having any word limit or options (like yes or no). The […]