

TIP#1: Use Active Voice
Every human language starts an active sentence with the subject, or the "doer." In English, the verb (what's being done) follows the...


TIP#2: Link ideas with a conjuction
Sometimes you want to link two ideas with a second S+V+O combination. When you do, you need a coordinating conjunction. The new formula...


TIP#3: Use comma to connect two ideas As one
FANBOYS are used when connecting two ideas as one in a single sentence, but don't forget the comma. For example: I don't walk Mary's dog,...


TIP#4: Use Simple Present Tense for Habitual Actions
The simple present is the tense you use for any habitual action. The things you always do or do every Tuesday are described with the...


TIP#5: Use the Present Progressive Tense for Current Actions
The present progressive tense is for anything that is happening right now. All of the progressive tenses are easy to spot because their...


TIP#6: Add "ed" to verbs for the Past Tense
When we talk about the past, we have to add an "-ed" to regular verbs to make the second form. Irregular verbs are tricky and have...


TIP#7: Use Present Perfect for the Unfinished Past
The present perfect can be confusing for some, but it is one of the most important rules of grammar. When people talk about things that...


TIP#8: Use Present Perfect Progressive for Unfinished Action and Past
When the action as well as the time is considered unfinished, the verb loads up on third form helping verbs ("to be" and "to have") and...


TIP#9: Pronoun Errors
Pronoun errors occur when pronouns do not agree in number with the nouns to which they refer. If the noun is singular, the pronoun must...


TIP#10: FIX your Grammar
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