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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.

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What is a Clause? – Examples & Definition

A clause is a group of words that contains both a subject and a verb, forming the building block of a sentence. There are two main types: an independent clause, which expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence (for example, “She sings”), and a dependent (subordinate) clause, which does not express […]

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What are Collective Nouns? – Examples & Definition

A collective noun is a word that refers to a group of people, animals, or things as a single unit. Even though the group is made up of many members, the noun treats them as one whole (e.g., team, family, flock, herd, bunch). For example, in the sentence “The team is playing well,” the word […]

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What is a Colon? – Definition & Examples

A colon is that punctuation mark which is used for three grammatical purposes. Those three purposes are: 1. To introduce a list2. To explain the first clause3. To use before a quotation 1. Colon Is Used To Introduce a List You can use a it to introduce a list. For example, • I think you […]

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What is a Comma Splice? – Definition & Examples

In simple words, when you join two independent clauses with only a comma then, it can be turned into a comma splice. It is very important for the writers to completely avoid grammatical errors. One of the grammatical errors is a comma splice, which has to be carefully observed and corrected in order to make […]

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What is an Anaphora? – Examples & Definition

An anaphora is a figure of speech in which the same word or phrase is deliberately repeated at the beginning of successive sentences, clauses, or lines to create rhythm, emphasis, and emotional impact. It’s common in speeches, poetry, and persuasive writing. A famous example is Martin Luther King Jr.’s repetition of “I have a dream,” […]