Introduction to Subjects and Predicates
In this free excerpt from The Basic Cozy Grammar Course, Marie uses simple, visual, and memorable examples to answer the question, “What are subjects and predicates?”
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When to use the Pronouns I or Me in English
Do we use the pronoun I or me when speaking about I or me and someone else? Here’s a simple way to answer the question easily and playfully.
What is the Difference between Adverbs and Helping Verbs?
Can it possibly be correct to say “It is they”? Yes, it is, but there is another correct way to say the same thing: “It is them.” Here’s why!
Compound Sentence Examples from the Beach!
Marie answers the questions “What is a principal clause?” and “What is a compound sentence?” with clear, beach-side examples.
Is “It is they” grammatically correct?
Can it possibly be correct to say “It is they”? Yes, it is, but there is another correct way to say the same thing: “It is them.” Here’s why!
What are Possessive Pronouns?
In this free excerpt from the Basic Cozy Grammar Course, Marie answers the question “What are possessive pronouns?” and gives some easy-to-remember examples in the context of daily life.
Do We Need the Oxford Comma?
De we need the Oxford or serial comma? Here are two examples of how this comma can make our writing clearer.
A Handy Memory Trick for Quotation Marks
In these excerpts from the Basic Cozy Punctuation Course, Marie offers an introduction to quotation marks and a handy trick for remembering which marks go where. She also gives examples of how to use double quotation marks in a sentence.
When can you NOT replace a comma with AND?
A student from Quest Academy’s 4th grade Mustang class asks, “Is there any way you CAN’T replace a comma with the word AND?”
What is the Difference between Ethereal and Ephemeral
A viewer recently asked us to compare the words ephemeral and ethereal. Thomas offers a peek into the roots of each word to make their meanings clear.
How to Make Sentences More Interesting
One of the reasons Marie wanted to make The Basic Cozy Grammar Course was to show how grammar—the technique of speaking and writing—can enhance creativity. We wanted to start the New Year by sharing an excerpt from The Basic Cozy Grammar Course in which Marie shows how knowledge of grammar can help make our sentences more interesting.
Why Are You So Interested In Grammar?
A student from Quest Academy’s 4th grade Mustang class asks, “What made you so interested in grammar?” Thomas gives a personal answer to this question, explaining the importance of grammar in the process.
An Exclamation Mark in the Middle of a Sentence
In this excerpt from The Basic Cozy Punctuation Course, Marie introduces how to use exclamation marks WITHIN a sentence.
How to Use Hyphens with Compound Words
In this excerpt from The Basic Cozy Punctuation Course, Marie offers a punctuation poem and an easy-to-follow introduction to using hyphens to join the parts of compound words.
How Different are Nouns and Pronouns?
A student from Quest Academy’s 4th grade Mustang class asks, “How Different are Nouns and Pronouns?” Thomas gives an interactive answer to this question, explaining the importance of grammar in the process.
An Introduction to Commas
In this excerpt from The Basic Cozy Punctuation Course, Marie gives an easy-to-follow introduction to using commas to set off a person’s name.