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Cohesion in English grammar is the logical organization of phrases, clauses and sentences to make them easier to read. The most common way to organize writing in this way is through cohesive devices. Types of Cohesive Devices Pronouns These little words refer to a noun without having to repeat it. “Bob decided to eat Bob’s…

An adjunct is a type of adverbial, which is an adverb, clause (adverbial clause) or phrase (adverbial phrase) that can modify an adjective, verb or an entire sentence. Adverbials come in four types: adverbial complements, conjuncts, disjuncts, and adjuncts. Adjuncts offer information on the central idea and meaning of a sentence but will not disturb…

English is riddled with words from other languages, as if some of our own don’t give us enough trouble! This article and infographic address ten regularly-used words that can give folks fits when trying to spell them.

If you have trouble with any of these words, you are not alone. Misspellings of these ten words are rampant; hopefully, this article and the infographic will help.

Phrasals are phfun! These little nuggets have no rules and simply develop through use within the English language. Here are eight phrasal verbs based on movement. What is a Phrasal Verb? “Phrasal verbs” are small phrases composed of a verb and adverb or preposition. The meaning of a phrasal verb is usually entirely different than…