English in the 14th century English in the 14th century began to replace French as the official language of Law and Government and there was a new confidence in English literature. By the 14th century, there started a movement to… Continue Reading
Introduction The English language has changed beyond recognition since Old English before the 10th century AD. Radical change before the 10th Century had been the result of successive invasions of England by the Germanic and Nordic tribes. For more information,… Continue Reading
What are the Praxis Core exams? The Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators exams measure academic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. Reading, writing, and mathematics are essential skills for all candidates preparing to be teachers for all grade levels… Continue Reading
What is the SAT exam? The SAT exam is used by most colleges and universities to consider an application for admission. College admissions officers will review the standardized test scores as well as high school exam results, school subjects, letters… Continue Reading
What is the LSAT exam? The LSAT (Law School Admission Test) exam is used as admission criteria for institutes of higher learning. What is the difference between the LSAT exam and the SAT exam? The LSAT exam is primarily for… Continue Reading
The English language is confusing when you have two words that have different meanings but the same or similar spelling. What are the most frequently confused words? ‘Affect’ and ‘effect’ ‘Affect’ – is a verb, meaning to have an influence… Continue Reading
Parallel Structure The parallel structure is more about style than grammar. When you are making a list in a sentence, for example, a series of verbs, then they should be congruent. For example, “My response to the news was laughing,… Continue Reading
Conjunctions join phrases and clauses. What is the difference between a phrase and a clause? Phrases – A phrase is a part of a sentence but could never be a full sentence because it does not have both a subject… Continue Reading
What is a sentence? A sentence is an ordering of language. This ordering of components of a sentence is called ‘Syntax.’ A sentence is a grammatically correct idea or words that say one complete thing. All sentences have a subject,… Continue Reading
An overview of conjunctions Conjunctions unite words, phrases, and clauses. A simple example is ‘salt and pepper.’ The word ‘and’ is like the glue that joins salt with pepper. The most commonly used conjunctions are and, but, or. Coordinating conjunctions… Continue Reading
