Correlative conjunction vs a plain conjunction?
We were recently asked about the difference between a correlative conjunction and a conjunction. Take a peek at our answer!
Author: Cozy Grammar
Person in Grammar and the Drama of Everyday Life
Thomas explores the connection between the concept of person in English (first person, second person, third person) and the drama of everyday life.
Is punctuation the same in different languages and countries?
Charlie C. asks, “Is punctuation the same in different languages (like when you’re translating)?” Take a peek!
An Introduction to the Possessive or Genitive Case
Marie explores the inflection of nouns for case, with examples of the possessive or genitive case of nouns.
Different Styles and Lengths of Essays
In this free video excerpt from the conclusion to the Basic Cozy Essay Course, Marie Rackham talks about the difference between the format of an essay and the style of an essay, and also discusses different lengths of essays.
A poem on leadership and foresight
Thomas shares a verse from his new translation of the classical Tamil masterpiece on ethics, power, and love, The Kural: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural, published by Beacon Press.
Turn an indirect object into a prepositional phrase!
Here’s a trick for identifying indirect objects and a way to turn them into prepositional phrases, like magic!
“Two fewer people” or “two less people”?
Jay asks, “Is it correct to say ‘two fewer people’ or ‘two less people’? Here’s a trick for answering this question easily!
Inflection of Nouns for the Objective or Accusative Case
In the Intermediate Cozy Grammar Course, Marie explores the inflection of nouns for case, with simple examples of the objective or accusative case of nouns.
A Sample Expository Essay
In this excerpt from Lesson 4 the Basic Cozy Essay Course, Marie Rackham explains what an expository essay is and shows us an example first paragraph.
Different Ways of Thinking About Grammar
During a virtual classroom visit, Thomas answered a question about synonyms for the word “grammar.” Take a peek at his answer!
A poem on the connection between learning and life
Thomas shares a verse from his new translation of the classical Tamil masterpiece on ethics, power, and love, The Kural: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural, published by Beacon Press.
Appositives or Nouns in Apposition
Appositives, appositive phrases, and nouns in apposition: meaning, uses, and a trick from Thomas to remember these seemingly confusing terms.
Why Are Articles a Separate Part of Speech?
During a virtual classroom visit, Thomas answered a question about why articles are parts of speech when there are so few of them. Take a peek at the answer!
How to Inflect Nouns for the Subjective Case
In the Intermediate Cozy Grammar Course, Marie gives an introduction to grammatical case and describes the inflection of nouns for the subjective or nominative case.
Types of Adverbs in English Grammar
In this excerpt from the Basic Cozy Grammar Course, Marie explains five different kinds of adverbs: adverbs of time, adverbs of place, adverbs of manner, adverbs of degree, and adverbs of cause or reason.