Here is a list of informal contractions. These are rarely in written form, but common in daily, informal speech. How many do you know?
Informal contractions
Common contractions
Here's a list of the top 50 common contractions. Are there any on this list that are new to you?
Should: A Look at Modal Verbs
Should I say should, aught to, or had better? What's the difference?
Turn up the volume with intensifiers!
When is the word "good" not quite good enough?
Very cold ✅ Very freezing ❌ Why?
Why do we say "very cold" but not "very freezing"?
The cake was eaten, or someone ate the cake?
What's the difference?
Grade 8 literature quick note: Satire
What is satire? It is meant to be a humorous form of literature. It aims to criticize people's lack of judgment, quirks about society, or institutions. As a caution, satire literature, at times, may be offensive or political in nature. So as an example, I'll use something I've slowly grown to love and appreciate over... Continue Reading →
🎦 What are linking verbs?
Watch a brief video to find out what linking verbs are! Suitable for grade 3 students or English language learners
Time and prepositions
When we talk about time, what prepositions should we use? Check out this post to see!
Must not, or don’t have to?
You must not wear a raincoat, or you don’t have to wear a raincoat? 🤔