As a linguist, I’ve lost count of how many times I have been asked what I think of the various language-learning apps. The truth is that I don’t use them. But of late I have been watching my daughter, ...

Focuses on understanding verbs, explaining their two main categories: action verbs and state of being verbs. It distinguishes between transitive and intransitive verbs based on whether they have a ...

These action words can make your dreams a reality. Then, provide size and scope to those action words. After all, general verbs like “expanded” or “connected” are just vague descriptions, and beg the ...

Picture a small child saying: "Can’t, shan’t, won’t!" They are using modal verbs to show their feelings and attitude to something. Maybe they are refusing to go to bed or eat their peas. Modal verbs ...

January 26, 2022 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google If you’re in the job market (or you might be soon) it’s worth taking a fine-tooth comb to the verb choices on ...