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!
Inflection Of Pronouns For The Objective Case
Marie explains the inflection of pronouns for the objective case, giving an example using the whales outside her cozy beach cottage!
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.
A poem on hospitality and welcome
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.
What is the difference between a proper and regular noun?
During a virtual classroom visit, Thomas answered a question about the difference between proper nouns and common nouns.
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.
Pronoun and Antecedent Agreement
Marie explains how antecedents and pronouns work together, offering clear and memorable examples of pronoun antecedent agreement.
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.
A poem on family and strength
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.
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?”
Three Keys to Connect Grammar and Wonder
Cozy Grammar recently offered a workshop for starting off the learning year with creativity and joy. Take a peek!
Pronouns in Apposition in English
In the Intermediate Cozy Grammar Course, Marie defines pronouns in apposition and gives examples of how appositives are used and punctuated.
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.
A poem on timing, opportunity, and acting without waiting
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.
Pronouns Beyond Gender
In our discussions about gender and pronouns, there is something marvelous about the pronouns “you” and “I” in English that can be liberating to remember.