Found 338 articles starting with C:
cabal - verb |
cacophony - noun |
Caesarproper noun |
cafeterianoun |
calculatornoun |
calendarnoun |
English language can be very confusing when it comes to certain words and their singular and plural forms. Sometimes to convert the word in plural only takes putting an s at the end of the word; book becomes books, phone becomes phones. However, that... |
calumny - noun |
camouflagenoun, verb, and adjective |
campaignnoun and verb |
Can vs. May: Navigating Permission and Possibility Understanding the differences between "can" and "may" involves navigating nuances in expressing permission and possibility. This article aims to clarify the distinctions between "can" and... |
Both words are auxiliary verbs |
People all around the world that live in harsh climatic conditions are quite familiar with both these words. Cancelled and canceled are quite similar words, with similar meanings but different spellings and that fact causes a sense of confusion when ... |
A student’s best friend and a party lover’s worst enemy, cancel, has two possible forms of past tense, cancelled/canceled. Consider this: The English class has been cancelled... |
candidatenoun |
Use one word, not two. Thus: cannot.Can’t is the contracted form of cannot, meaning the negative of can. In formal writing, it is... |
Do you ever wonder how much difference one single letter in a word in English language? Embrace yourself! Canon and cannon are two different words with entirely different meanings. One is a law while the other one is a weapon. In this article we ... |
cant - verb |
cantaloupenoun |
capitalnoun and adjective |
The legislators ... |
It seems fairly simple and easy how capitalization works in English language. But when you dig deeper inside... |
capitolnoun (capitalized when referring to the building inWashington)Not capital (the city, plus other meanings).Grammar.com’s secti... |
capitol, capital, capital (money) The word capitol should be used only to describe an actual governmental building. (My fourth-grade teacher taught us that the building is spelled with an “o” as in “dome,” something that most capitols... |
captainnoun and verb |
captious - adjective |
Caramel vs. Carmel: Navigating Pronunciation and Spelling Understanding the differences between "caramel" and "carmel" involves recognizing variations in pronunciation and spelling. This article aims to clarify the distinctions between "c... |
carburetornoun |
careernoun |
Carrier Carrier is pronounced as “kae-ri-year.” The ‘kae’ sound is same a... |
carefuladjective |
carelessadjective |
Caribbeannoun and adjective |
caricature - noun |
carriagenoun |
carryingverb (present participle of the verb carry) and adjective |
cartilagenoun |
We have seven kinds of pronouns in the English language (personal pronouns, reflexive and intensive pronouns, relative pron... |
Case - Subjective, Objective, Possessive Pronoun Case - Watch OutRemember the section on nouns? Remember those nuggets of information we tucked away for the future? Remember those paragraphs mentioning the case of pronouns? Well, the future is now.1. Pronoun... |
In formal settings, you must follow the rules governing the case of pronouns.If your sentence calls for the subjective case, you must use I, you, he, she, it, we, you, they (see the subjective-case columns in the two... |
English is a complicated language. There are some words in English that sound exactly the same but have different spellings and meanings. These words are called homophones and they are a cause of confusion for many young learners... |
castigate - verb |
castlenoun and verb |
Casual... |
English is a language used in various countries and those countries have made modifications to the language according to their own requirements. Those modifications include changing spellings of numerous words including the pair we will be discussing... |
Cataphorism is a grammatical expression that refers to a word or a phrase that links to anoth... |
categorynoun |
Causative verb is a grammatical expression that represents a verb that is causing something t... |
The similarity between the spellings of “cavalry” and “calvary” can easily confuse you, especially because none of these words is frequently used nowadays, so the contexts aren’t very helpful in identifying the meanings of these words and the correct... |
ceilingnoun |
cemeterynoun |
The government f... |
Both "center" and "centre" refer to the same thing. As nouns, they signify the "middle" part or point of an area. As verbs, they refer to the action of placing something into the middle of something else.So why are they spelled differently, w... |
centsnoun (plural of the noun cent)Note: In Southern vernacular, the word cent also serves as the plural.Example: ... |
cerealnoun and adjective |
"Cereal" refers to a type of food that is made from grains and is typically eaten with milk for breakfast. Examples of cereal include oats, cornflakes, and Rice Krispies. On the other hand, "serial" refers to something that is composed of or present... |
certainadjective and pronoun |
English is quite a confusing language when it comes to certain words which have very similar meanings and ma... |
chagrin - verb |
challengenoun and verb |
changeableadjective |
changingverb (present participle of the verb change)Example: She was changing her clothes when the phone rang.... |
IntroductionThe period shows the end of a complete sentence, the abbreviation of words, and indented lists. It also appears inside closing quotation marks. Previous: ... |
Chapter 1 - Subject-Verb Disagreement “There’s lots of these mistakes.”Way too many people have forgotten the rule: A subject must agree with its verb in number. A singular subject demands a singular verb. A plural subject demands a plural verb. Writers risk thei... |
IntroductionThe hyphen is one of the most underused, one of the most incorrectly used, and one of the most important punctuation marks in writing.It plays a role in showing ranges of numbers. It often incorrectly appe... |
“Yesterday, they lead us astray.”Here’s a quickie. Read on to learn that led is the correct word.Lead vs. Led: An OverviewMany writ... |
The apostrophe is used to show (1) possessives of nouns and some pronouns, (2) contractions, and (3) some plurals.Possessives of Singular Nouns Use an "apostrophe ‑s" to form the possessive o... |
Chapter 11 - “Principle” vs. “Principal” “Here’s the principle reason he flunked the course.”Many writers use the “my principal is my pal” trick to help distinguish between principal and principle. But that trick fails to cover the many different m... |
IntroductionBefore we get to the use of quotation marks to show direct quotation, let's look briefly at some special uses of the mark.Irony or Sarcasm In speech, you'll often ... |
Chapter 12 - “Bring” vs. “Take" “Bring along this advice when you go to work.”I wish the writers of the Seinfeld series paid attention to the differences between bring and take. For hundreds of episodes, they routinely used br... |
“Like, I’mlike gonna learn how to like talk.”If you have a “like” habit, the time has come: Break it. Many people cannot make it through a single sentence without scores of “I’m like” and “She was like” and “She’s all . . . .... |
IntroductionThe comma shows the smallest interruption of the structure of a sentence—the parenthesis and dash showing more severe breaks in continuity. A few rules, discussed below, have become obligatory. Otherwise, writers ... |
“We could of used the right helping verb.”We understand where this mistake came from. It came from speech. The word “have” when joined with “could” to form “could have” sounds a lot like “could of.” The latter, of course, is ... |
IntroductionTop writers do not use the semicolon as much today as they did in the past. As a matter of style, you should try to avoid using too many sentences consisting of two independent clauses joined by a semicolon. The m... |
Chapter 3 - “Your” and “You’re” “Your leaving out the word are.”Anyone who has ever joined a “thread” on the Internet has seen this mistake a thousand times. Of course, making the mistake on the Internet won’t harm your career, but if “your” instea... |
“You and him confuse the case of pronouns.”In this chapter, you’ll find a table showing all the personal pronouns in their various cases and numbers. We urge you to commit it to memory. Misuse of pronoun case marks one as int... |
The colon joins two independent clauses (compound sentence), introduces lists, and sets up quotations. Previous: Semicolons with Quotation Marks |
Functions of the DashThe dash is one of the most effective punctuation marks of all. It can halt readers in their tracks—it makes them pay attention—as they read through your words of wisdom. Basically, the dash creates the b... |
“If I was you, I’d learn the subjunctive mood.”In this chapter, you’ll find that even best-selling novelists have trouble with the subjunctive mood. It pays to know the meaning of mood and to use the various moods—especially ... |
Chapter 6 - Dangling Participles “When writing, your participle might dangle.”Here’s a biggie. Many highly educated people write sentences with dangling participles in them. Careful and knowledgeable readers—as in your boss or professor—know all about dangle... |
IntroductionParentheses, like commas and dashes, may be used to set off amplifying, explanatory, or digressive elements. If the parenthetical elements bear a close logical relationship to the rest of the sentence, use commas.... |
IntroductionBrackets are used to enclose editorial interpolations, corrections, explanations, or comments in quoted material.SicResist the temptation to use ... |
Chapter 7 - “There,” “Their,” “They’re” “Their mixing up they’re theres.” I included this chapter at the request of my son. He says that everyone in his company confuses these three words. So I wrote the chapter and emailed it to him, and he forwarded it t... |
IntroductionIn creative writing, the question mark shows up all the time. In expository writing, question marks do appear—often as mistakes.The question mark serves a variety of roles.Ask a Question... |
Chapter 8 - “Affect” vs. “Effect” “Bad habits will effect your writing.”There are huge differences between the words affect and effect. Good writers know these differences and use the words correctly. Now you can, too.Aff... |
IntroductionUse the exclamation point to shout. And don't shout much at all in expository writing. Let your prose show your emphasis: The Supreme Court flatly ruled against us! When 9... |
“Should you take out it’s apostrophe?”Hardly a day goes by without my seeing the use of its when the writer means it’s. Or it’s when the writer means its. The two expressions differ dramati... |
characteristic - correct spelling characteristicadjective and noun |
charitynoun |
charlatan - noun |
Learn the various ways the word there can act in our language. Word Function... |
chauvinismnoun |
Cheap vs. Cheep Cheap and cheep both sound same but their meanings are entirely different. The words with similar sounds but different meaning and spellings are known as homophones. Homophones are misused and often mistaken for each other whil... |
Check out Check out is a phrasal verb of the word check, which has 2 meanings: to look at someone/somethingto sign for something (like a will) You can also add a noun or pronoun between the words, like ‘check this ou... |
The fact that you see words spelled very similarly and used with the same meaning often can be overwhelming, especially if you are not sure whether both of them are correct. The same applies to "check" and "cheque", which are often confusing or used ... |
Check-in vs. Check in: Navigating Terminological Waters Within the realm of travel and hospitality, the terms "check-in" and "check in" are frequently used, but their proper usage can be a source of confusion. This article aims to clarify... |
[download_checkout]... |
[shoppingcart]... |
Chiasmus Chiasmus (pronounced ki-AZ-muss) is an ancient literary device, as old as ancient Greek verse and Hebrew scripture, which when used appropriately can be an effective way to transform your writing. It is basically, a rhetorical fi... |
chiefnoun and adjective |
Childish vs. Childlike: Navigating Distinctions in Behavior Understanding the differences between "childish" and "childlike" involves recognizing variations in behavior and connotations. This article aims to clarify the distinctions betwe... |
chilinoun |
chocolatyadjective |
A pair of very often misspelled words in English is represented by the “choir” and “chorus”. In fact, it’s not necessarily a problem of misspelling, but more of a problem of misunderstanding, of confusion. They are used in the wrong contexts, with th... |
chooseverb |
Chose" is the past tense of "choose". These two words can be used differently in sentences to express certain meanings.Beginning with "choose", a verb that can be expressed in both transitive and intransitive forms.Transitive form... |
Can one letter change the entire message of a word? Yes, it can. An amazing example to illustrate this is the pair of words "chord" and "cord". Simply adding or not adding the letter "h" will result in completely distinct definitions of these nouns.... |
choseverb (past tense of the verb choose; chosen is the past participle |
The word chose is the past tense of the verb choose. Often, writers will incorrectly spell choose... |
Chronic vs. Acute: Navigating Medical Terminology Understanding the differences between "chronic" and "acute" involves recognizing variations in medical terminology. This article aims to clarify the distinctions between "chronic" and "acu... |
cigarettenoun |
circumlocution - noun |
circumscribe - verb |
circumspect - adjective |
circumstance - correct spelling circumstancenoun |
citizennoun |
A clause is a group of words with a conjugated verb in it. Clauses come in two types: (1) independent and (2) dependent |
A sentence in English language can be divided into various parts. Each part of a sentence serves its relativ... |
Clear (adjective)When something is understandable or transparent, we say it is clear. Some examples would be – ‘The water is crystal clear’¸ The concept is ‘clear’.Clearer, clearly is the comparative degree made in a similar ma... |
Inverted sentences – Consider the following example – ... |
Climactic relates to the word climax as in “the climactic scene” of a movie.Climatic relates to the weather as in “climatic condi... |
climbedverb (past tense and past participle of the verb climb)Example: This song ... |
Clipping is a type of word-formation in which a short piece is extracted from a longer word and given the same meaning. Examples include bra from brassiere, gym from gymnasium, flu from influenza, cello ... |
Homophones are words in English language that are pronounced the same way but have different ... |
clothnoun (plural cloths) and adjective |
In the case of "cloth" and "clothes", we are not necessarily talking about a misspelling or about completely different senses of the words, but about the confusion often created between them. "Cloth" is often used as the singular form of the noun "cl... |
clothesnoun |
Clothes are something you wear. Cloths are the bolts of fabric that might ultimately become your clothes. Cloth can be used to describe a very cha... |
clothingnoun and verb (present participle of the verb clothe)Example: He wore expensive ... |
coarseadjective |
This pair is pretty tricky, that's true, because they sound the same and it is also easy to misspell "coarse" and "course". But after a short review of what meaning each word carries, things will clear out right away. Let's take a closer look to thes... |
Coarse means “common,” “rough,” or “vulgar.” Course implies movement over time or over a predetermined route. The phrases “in due course,” “matter of course... |
coffeenoun |
Coffeehouse Language: Vocabulary for a Great Cup of Coffee Did you know that coffee grows on trees?The goal of this article is to clarify and organize some basic concepts relating to coffee an... |
cogent - adjective |
An object is a part of a sentence that represents the noun on which the action is taking plac... |
Cognitive Dissonance vs Cognitive Consonance Cognitive Dissonance and Cognitive Consonance are the opposite of each other, but they certainly live side by side: if you pay attention to your mental state, you might discover that you are... |
cognizant - adjective |
coliseumnoun |
If you are having a hard time deciding when to use the commonly confused words, collaborate and corroborate, you are not the only one. ... |
collectverb |
collectible - correct spelling collectiblenoun and adjective |
A collective noun, also called a group noun, refers to a group of persons or things. Examples include group, number, majority, team, and many others.In American English, when individual members of ... |
Noun is the main part of a sentence and one of the most important pillars of English grammar. Noun is the na... |
collegenoun |
You may or may not be a native English speaker but if you landed on this page it means that you are an arden... |
colloquialism, colloquial - vocabulary colloquialism, colloquial - noun |
Punctuation is the basic element of English grammar and without it a sentence is not only incomplete but als... |
Colon Acts like a PeriodMany writers use the colon between two independent clauses, especially when the subject matter of the second clause expands on, or exemplifies, the subject matter of the first. Some writers start the s... |
The colon should be placed outside quotation marks. When the quoted matter ends with a colon, the colon is dropped. The employee has two objections to the practice of "early retirement": He wants to continue ... |
colonelnoun |
The Greeks colonized Sicily and southern Italy. Our organization is seeking to protect the rights of the newly ... |
Colon Comes OutsideThe colon should be placed outside quotation marks. When matter ending with a colon is quoted, the colon is dropped: The employee has two objections to the practice... |
Color vs. Colour — And Who is Noah Webster? The word color is used by people in the United States whereas the word colour is used everywhere else in the English-speaking world. So why is there a difference in the spelling of these words? ... |
columnnoun |
Most pairs of words that are frequently misspelled do have some subtle differences in the way they sound, due to a different letter or pronunciation. That makes it easier to spot the difference between them. But when it comes to “coma” and “comma”, t... |
Combining Various Parts of Speech You will also form compound adjectives by combining various parts of speech. Here's the way hyphenation works: Combining Parts of Speec... |
Come get it vs. Come and get it Some expressions are so often used on the internet wrongly, that they start to seem right and, sometimes, they actually become acceptable, at least informally. “Come get it” and “come and get it” is one of these examples – they are expressions tha... |
comedynoun |
comfortable - correct spelling comfortableadjective |
Something is comic if it is intended to be funny. The word is mainly applied to skits, songs, plays and the like. "Tom Lehrer was famous for his comic songs."Something is comical if it is unintentionally funny. "Her portrayal of O... |
comingverb (present participle of the verb come), noun, and adjective |
The comma goes inside the closing quotations marks. According to the editor, writers make mistakes in "quoting from research sources," "using too many quotations," and "putting punctuation marks in th... |
Commas and Coordinate Adjectives Long, Hot SummerWhen each of two adjectives modifies the same noun, put a comma between them. As a test, put the word and between the two adjectives. If it fits, then the adjectives are called coordinate adjectiv... |
Commas and Elliptical Expressions Use a CommaUse a comma to show the omission of a word or words readily understood from context: In Illinois, there are seventeen such institutions; in Ohio, twenty-two; in ... |
Commas and Independent Clauses Comma Before the andWhen the conjunction joins two or more independent clauses, put a comma before the conjunction: The supervisor reported the misbehavior, but the personnel committe... |
Commas and Introductory Clauses or Phrases You should put a comma after an introductory clause or phrase: Though the agency had studied this issue before, it went ahead with another study. (Introductory dependent clause.)If I were you,... |
Appositive with CommasA word, phrase, or clause in apposition to a noun is usually set off by commas (dashes or parentheses might also be used): The chairman of the committee, Senator ... |
Comma Goes Inside YouWhen the context calls for a comma at the end of material enclosed in quotation marks, the comma should be placed inside the quotation marks: We should study the report on "discrimination ... |
commemorate - correct spelling commemorateverb |
Comment Comment is a short statement or remark about something one has seen or experienced. For example, ‘your shoes are nice’ is a comment on the shoes, ‘it was a funny movie’ is also a comment. Comment can be verbal or writt... |
Commercial and Literary Style of Writing ... |
commissionnoun and verb |
commitmentnoun |
committedverb (past tense and past participle of the verb commit)Example: He com... |
committeenoun |
Common Dissertation Writing Mistakes to Avoid Your dissertation sure is important! It can make or break your time at university. The thing is, as you’ve never written anything this long before, writing a text like this can be quite overwhelming and there are a lot of opportu... |
We have broken some of the longer topics into multiple pages. So watch for references to “Pages 1-2-3” at the bottom of the topic. Click the next page number to continue reading.Please note:You may download this entire se... |
The English language can lay many traps for unwary writers, who can embarrass themselves by using a plural verb with a singular subject (more common) or a singular verb with a plural subject (less common). Once you understand the most common traps, h... |
Common Yiddish Idioms in English Did you know that the word “bagel” is taken from Yiddish?How about the origin of the word “glitch”? Di... |
communicate - correct spelling communicateverb |
companynoun |
comparative - correct spelling comparativeadjective and noun (grammatical term)Example: He has a comparative advantage because of his vast experi... |
The English we speak and write appears to be simple enough to be easily understandable by everyone. But when... |
Comparative and Superlative forms of Adjectives and Adverbs The English language uses adjectives and adverbs in a sentence to describe the quality of a noun or a verb. ... |
Modifiers—adjectives and adverbs |
Compared To vs Compared With: What is the Difference? The phrases “compared to” and “compared with” are used interchangeably and are usually assumed to have the same meaning. But do they? ... |
compelverb |
competentadjective |
competition - correct spelling competitionnoun |
John is a compla... |
A complement is a word or group of words that completes the action or state of being expressed by the verb |
complementverb and noun |
A complement verb, or phrasal verb, comprises a verb and a preposition. We have hundreds of them in the English language: dredge up, drop out, make up, mess up, screw up, and the list goes on and ... |
complement, compliment - vocabulary complement, compliment - verb |
Complementary or Antithetical Expressions DefinedA complementary or antithetical expression requires a comma at its beginning and end. Perhaps I should define complementary or antithetical expressions. These are usually groups of words complementing or contr... |
completelyadverb |
A complex sentence comprises one independent clause and at least one dependent clause |
complimentverb and noun |
The words compliment and complement sound exactly same but their meanings are totallydifferent. Here are some everyday examples that will help you in better understanding of boththe words.She c... |
A compliment is a statement of praise or good wishes. A complement is something that goes well with another or completes it. In these meanings, the words act as nouns... |
comport - verb |
A compound adjective comprises two or more words. The unit formed then serves as an adjective. These are also called phrasal adjectives. The vast majority of writers have no clue about spelling these structures. As a general rule, you should... |
Hyphens in Compound AdjectivesThe English language is remarkably versatile, for it allows us to make up words and expressions that don’t otherwise appear in the dictionary. One type of expression we frequently invent is the c... |
Compound Adjectives - A Long List Here, for your reference, is a long list of the most frequently encountered types of compound adjectives and the rules on hyphenation. When in doubt, always check the dictionary. ... |
Compound Adjectives - Decision to Hyphenate Facilitate ReadingWe hyphenate words to facilitate reading and prevent ambiguity. For example, one rule says to hyphenate adjectives formed by a noun plus an -ing verb when it comes before the noun. Thus: ... |
Compound Adjectives and -ly Adverbs Never HyphenatedAlso pay special attention to compounds formed with an adverb ending in ‑ly followed by a past participle, present participle, or other adjective. These compounds are never hyphenated: ... |
A compound predicate is simply two or more main verbs attached to a single subject of the sentence. Please note: When you join just two verbs, no comma should come before the and. Only when you join three or more ele... |
A compound sentence comprises two or more independent clauses |
A compound verb is a multiword verb form consisting of one or more auxiliary verbs and a main verb, as in I have seen the movie, She has gone home, ... |
comprise - verb |
Comprise means “to be composed of” or “to contain.” Constitute means “to be one of the parts of” something. You could say that the parts constitute the whole and the whole ... |
compunction - noun |
There is a small probability that you saw "comradery" spelled like this, according to statistics that show that "camaraderie" is used significantly more frequently in English. Yet, if you are wondering whether both versions are correct or not, or abo... |
concealverb |
concedeverb |
conceitnoun |
conceitedadjective |
conceivable - correct spelling conceivableadjective |
conceiveverb |
concentration - correct spelling concentrationnoun |
conceptionnoun |
Conclusion to the Parts of Speech We hope you have enjoyed and profited from Grammar.com’s discussion of the parts of speech in the English language. We’ve tried to cover what you need to know to expand your knowledge of the language. We firmly believe that improving your writing nec... |
Conclusion to the Section on Grammatical Mistakes We hope you have enjoyed, and profited from, this discussion on common grammatical mistakes. If you have, we hope you’ll tell your friends about Grammar.com.You can download this entire discussion as the eBook ... |
Conclusion to the Section on Punctuation We hope you have enjoyed, and profited from, this discussion on the rules of punctuation. If you have, we hope you’ll tell your friends about Grammar.com.We hope you’ll use o... |
Concrete Noun vs. Abstract Noun A noun can be divided into two categories:... |
condemnverb |
condescendverb |
condescend -verb |
conditionnoun and verb |
If you are paving your path to learn better English or trying to improve your grammar you must have come acr... |
Conditional Structures of Verbs The Conditionals: If p, then qIn the English language, we often express conditions. Naturally, Miss Hamrick, Amber, and Igor dreamed up some rules to govern how we form these structures. We have four types o... |
1. ... |
conferencenoun |
confidentadjective |
Confident vs. confidential vs. confidant Confidant A close person with whom you share the most secret matters, the kind that cannot be shared with anyone else. It is a noun and refers to a person. Sometimes, people use ‘confidante’ as an alternative word to r... |
Confirm The more common of the two words, confirm is used to establish something as true using proof or facts. For example, to confirm a theory is to prove it using some facts, to... |
congratulate - correct spelling congratulateverb |
congratulations - correct spelling congratulationsnoun |
Conjugating in the Progressive Aspect The progressive tenses show an ongoing action. Some grammarians call the progressive tense the progressive aspect. So let's learn the tricks of conjugating in the progressive aspect.Once Amber and Igor learned all about the verb ... |
Our grades plummeted when we had to conjugate irregular verbs in Miss Hamrick’s class. There was no way to figure out a scheme or system that would explain the necessary forms of irregular verbs, that is, the past tense and the past participle. For m... |
Conjugating Regular Verbs - ChartsHere are completed charts showing the conjugation of the regular verb to skip:Present Tense, Regular VerbHere’s the present tense of the verb to ... |
Now let’s take the verb to be through a complete conjugation. But first, consider its uniqueness.To Be, Unique Among All VerbsIn the entire English language, one verb stands out: the verb to be... |
The process of conjugation shows the forms of a verb as it appears in all tenses. Conjugation reveals tense (when), person (who), number (how many, singular or plural), and ... |
We have three kinds of conjunctions: (1) coordinating, (2) correlative, and (3) subordinating |
There are many parts of a sentence that you would have learned in about in school. Some of them are common a... |
Conjunctions - Definition, Overview, and Lists of Examples WelcomeBelow you’ll find links to our discussion on conjunctions. We recommend that you start with the first topic,Conjunctions - Words T... |
Conjunctions - Words That Join In this section, we’ll learn all about conjunctions. Great writers wisely and frequently use conjunctions to create parallel structures in their prose. And all great writers start sentences with conjunctions. After you read this section, you will too... |
A conjunctive adverb is a word like however or therefore. Others include nonetheless, consequently, even so, and others. We can use these words to join independent clauses. When you use them, however, make sure tha... |
The word conjunction means to connect or link two things together. You would have heard about conjunctions i... |
Conjunctive Adverbs - “However,” etc. Watch OutAnother word that can join two independent clauses is the conjunctive adverb. You probably use these words in your writing style: however, therefore, furthermore, nevertheless, and... |
connoisseur - correct spelling connoisseurnoun |
connote - verb |
conquerverb |
consciencenoun |
conscientious - correct spelling conscientiousadjective |
consciousadjective |
consensusnoun |
consequence - correct spelling consequence noun |
consequently - correct spelling consequently adverb |
considerable - correct spelling considerable adjective |
consistency - correct spelling consistency noun |
consistent adjective |
The word consonant refers to the phonetic sound produced by occluding with or without releasing (p, b; t, d; k, g), diverting (m, n, ng), or obstructing (f, v; s, z, etc.) the flow of air from the lungs. From grade school, you remember the v... |
consummate - verb |
contemptible, contemptuous - vocabulary contemptible, contemptuous - adjective |
continual adjective |
Continual vs. Continuous: Navigating Temporal Concepts When describing the uninterrupted nature of actions or events over time, the terms "continual" and "continuous" are often used, but they convey distinct temporal concepts. This articl... |
Both words can be used to describe an event that recurs regularly.Continual describes an event that begins and ends and begins again over a period of time.Continuous assumes that the... |
continual, continuous - vocabulary continual, continuous - adjective |
continuous adjective |
The English language is full of words that are both similar in sound and similar in meaning. Many of these words are classified as homophones, but many ot... |
A contraction shows the coming together of two or more words with intervening sounds (in speech) omitted or with intervening letters (in writing) omitted. Typically, the contraction brings together an auxiliary verb and ... |
How’s your foot now?... |
Contractions - Use in Formal Writing Before we leave our general discussion of verbs, we should pause to contemplate contractions. You remember them, don’t you? There. I just used one: don’t. You form contractions by compressing two words into one. One of those words is ordinar... |
contravene - verb |
controlled verb (past tense and past participle of the verb control) and adjective |
controversial - correct spelling controversial adjective |
controversy - correct spelling controversy noun |
convenience - correct spelling convenience noun |
convenient adjective |
conversation - correct spelling conversation noun |
English is full of confusing words. If you’re not dealing with a confusing set of homophones or homonyms, yo... |
coolly adverb |
Coordinate adjectives are two adjectives, of equal weight, modifying the same noun |
A coordinating conjunction joins elements in a series. Each element must perform the same grammatical function and appear in the same grammatical form. This is the rule of parallel construction |
A verb is a word in a sentence that is performing the action in the sentence.... |
It's not what you think. Or hope.A copulative verb is a verb form that joins a subject to an adjective or to another noun |
Copyright Copyright is a noun, which means exclusive legal rights of something – a work of art, music, document, poem, film name or any original work. This object or piece ... |
corollary - noun |
corporal adjective and noun |
English is a distinctive language where many words are so similar that they cause confusion in the readers and writers minds. Cooperation and corporation are an example of such word... |
Correcting Spoken Grammar Errors Most of us will make the occasional mistake when speaking, whether we confuse an irregular verb tense or pronounce a word incorrectly. Whether English is our mother tongue or a second language, we might feel a b... |
correlate verb, noun, and adjective |
correlate, correlative, correlation - vocabulary correlate, correlative, correlation - verb |
These conjunctions come in pairs. We have five of them:not … but not only … but also both … and neither … nor either … orAll good writers routinely use these conjunctions in their style. You should,... |
correspondence - correct spelling correspondence noun |
corroborate - correct spelling corroborate verb |
corroboration, corroborate - vocabulary corroboration, corroborate - noun |
cough noun and verb |
could auxiliary verb |
council noun |
counsel noun and verb |
The pronunciations of “counsel” and “council” are almost identical, and this is the reason why they are so often confused. But despite their similarity, they have distinct meanings and should be used in different contexts.The safest way to ma... |
Lawyers are most familiar with the word counsel, meaning “advice” or “guidance.” Also, a lawyer is often referred to as a counsel. A corporation, for example, has a general counsel... |
Spelling differences in American and British English are widespread and well-documented. From consonant doub... |
counselor noun |
By now, we have come across multiple types of nouns and pronouns in our everyday language. You might also va... |
coupled with, as well as, along with, together with, not to mention Expressions such as coupled with, as well as, along with, together with, not to mention, and others do not act as ... |
courage noun |
courageous adjective |
course noun and verb |
Consider the sentence written below:... |
Coursework Writing Mistakes and Tips to Avoid them This article has the goal to show students the most widespread mistakes they often make while writing their coursework |
courteous adjective |
courtesy noun |
The word "coronavirus" is not a proper noun, and is not the name of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Therefore, "CoronaVirus", "Coronavirus", and "Corona Virus" are invalid. Adding a space, like in "corona virus", is also invalid.You can't sa... |
The words creak, creek sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. Consider the sentences below: ... |
credence - noun |
Talk about words that can be confused easily … creditable and credible are a prime example. While they sound alike, and their meanings come close, they are two completely sepa... |
credible, credulous - vocabulary credible, credulous - adjective |
Crimson vs. Scarlet: Navigating Distinctions in Colors Understanding the differences between "crimson" and "scarlet" involves recognizing variations in color terminology. This article aims to clarify the distinctions between "crimson" and... |
Criteria” and “criterion” might be a pair of words that you rarely hear of, mainly because one is barely used, whereas the other is frequently used wrongly. If you believe that these words are synonyms, paronyms or different spellings of the same con... |
criterion - noun |
Criterion is a singular noun that means the “standard” or “rule” used to make a judgment or decision.Criteria is the... |
criticism noun |
criticize verb |
Until the middle of the 1900s, the word critique served as a noun |
crystal noun and adjective |
Cue” and “queue” are one of the problematic English words, especially for inexperienced users. The confusion is owed, obviously, to the amazing similarity between their pronunciation. If you don’t see these words written, you can hear “cue” and “queu... |
culpable - adjective |
curiosity noun |
Curmudgeon or Smart Aleck: Which Would You Rather Be? Would you rather be a “curmudgeon” or a “smart aleck”? Although these words are usual... |
Currant vs. Current: Navigating Homophones in Language When it comes to homophones, words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings, "currant" and "current" are commonly confused. This article aims to clarify the disti... |
Homophones can be confusing, and in their misuse, hilarity sometimes ensues. If you write that someone was swept away by the currant and you aren’t relating a cautionary tale of dru... |
These words are often used to describe an action that is occurring now, at this moment in time.The word presently has come to be used more frequently to describe an action that is just about to happen rather than one... |
cursory - adjective |
cylinder noun |
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