Use of a colon in English
A colon in English is quite straightforward to use, but it confuses most people. Colons introduce related or essential information in a sentence, but they are often confused with semicolons. …
Use of Hyphens in English || Usages, mistakes, and examples
This post helps you understand how to use hyphens in English. What is a hyphen in English? A hyphen is a punctuation mark that is used to join two or …
When and when not to use a comma!
A comma is the second most used punctuation mark in English. It has several usages. In this post, we learn all the usages of a comma in English. Let’s look …
How to use the apostrophe in English?
The apostrophe is the most misused punctuation mark in English. Even native English speakers sometimes make the mistake of using the apostrophe incorrectly. Let’s understand when to use the apostrophe …
Use of dashes in English: En Dash and Em dash
A dash in English is a horizontal line, bigger than a hyphen, that comes in the middle of a sentence and indicates a pause or a break, or shows a …
Round brackets (Parenthesis) and Square brackets in English
In this post, we learn how to use round brackets, also known as Parenthesis, and square brackets in sentences. What are brackets in English? Brackets in English are punctuation marks …
Changing active to passive voice in Present continuous tense
Sentences in English are either written in the active voice or the passive voice. In this post, we learn how to write sentences of the Present Continuous tense in active …
Changing active to passive voice in Present indefinite tense
Every sentence in the English language is either written in the active voice or the passive voice. We must be aware and capable of writing sentences in both voices. This …
When to use passive voice in English?
All the sentences in English are either written in active voice or passive voice. Most teachers will tell you or might have already told you that you shouldn’t write sentences …
Direct and Indirect speech with examples and explanations
Understanding how direct and indirect speech work is essential for accurate and effective communication in English. In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn what direct speech and indirect speech (also known …