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  • Homophones and Near Homophones

    A homophone is a word that sounds like another word but has a different meaning. For example, “mail” and “male” sound the same.

  • 8 Types of Nouns

    Nouns are the building blocks of language. They name everything: people, places, and ideas. Let’s look at the eight types of nouns.

  • Contractions in English

    Contractions are short ways of writing two words as one. For example, “don’t” is short for “do not”. They make sentences sound more natural.

  • Present Continuous Verbs

    Present continuous verbs are all about actions happening right now. They show what someone or something is doing at this moment.

  • Nominalization – Verbs to Nouns

    Nominalization in English is when we turn other words, like verbs or adjectives, into nouns. For example, “decide” becomes “decision”.

  • Simple Past Tense Verbs

    The simple past tense transports us back to events that have already occurred. An example is, “I visited my grandparents last weekend.”

  • Singular to Plural Nouns

    Changing singular nouns to plural nouns can be a little adventure. While most of the time, you just add an “s”, there are lots of exceptions.

  • What Is an Interjection?

    What is an interjection? An interjection is a word we use to express emotions. For example, “Wow!” shows surprise or excitement.

  • 6 Spelling Strategies for Success

    Starting with the basics can make a big difference, especially in spelling. We’ve gathered 6 spelling strategies to help you succeed.