Month: October 2012

What are Idioms? Idioms are phrases that have taken on new meaning, and English is riddled with food references. Here are ten examples of idioms that are food-related. Embed this image to your site: <a href=”http://www.grammar.net/foodidioms”><img src=”http://www.grammar.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10-food-idioms_small.png” alt=”” /></a>[Infographic provided by <a href=”http://www.grammar.net”><em>Grammar.net</em></a>] To download high-resolution poster click here “Nutty as a Fruitcake” A crazy…

Appositives are useful grammatical tools, but they can also be challenging due to their diversity and intricacies. The appositives definition can help new and experienced writers understand how appositive elements function within different sentences. An appositive renames a noun or noun phrase. It can define, redefine or clarify the meaning or significance of critical nouns…