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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 Simple Subject? – Definition & Examples

A simple subject is the main noun or pronoun that a sentence is about the single word that performs the action or is being described, without any of the modifiers or describing words around it. In other words, it’s the core “who” or “what” of the sentence, stripped down to its essential word. For example, […]

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What is a Conjunction? – Definition & Examples

A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses within a sentence. It helps join ideas together so that sentences flow smoothly instead of sounding choppy (e.g., and, but, or, because, so, although). For example, in the sentence “I wanted to go out, but it was raining,” the word but is a conjunction […]

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What are Conditional Sentences? – Definition & Examples

Conditional sentences are such if-sentences that consist of a dependant and an independent clause; and that are used to express a condition. It can not only help to express a condition, but can also help in expressing the outcome of that condition. In most of the cases, you will find out that the conditional sentence […]

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What is Conjugation? – Definition & Examples

Conjugation is the process of changing a verb’s form to match different elements of a sentence, such as the tense (when the action happens), the subject (who is doing it), the number (singular or plural), and the mood. In simple terms, it’s how a verb adjusts itself to fit the rest of the sentence correctly. […]

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What is a Consonant? – Definition & Examples

A consonant is a speech sound and the letter representing it produced by partially or completely blocking the flow of air as it leaves the mouth, using the lips, teeth, tongue, or throat. Consonants make up the majority of letters in the English alphabet: in fact, 21 of the 26 letters are consonants, namely B, […]