Getting sentence structure right, is crucial in being able to communicate what you're trying to say in writing. Sentence ...

From VOA Learning English, this is Everyday Grammar. In a previous Everyday Grammar story, we discussed two common sentence patterns using the word “be.” This week, we are going to give you more ...

Sentences that snatch our readers’ attention get positive results. Whether you’re back working in the office or still in your jim-jams, no one has the time or inclination to slog through a convoluted ...

Two recent experiments highlight aspects of writing instruction that are rarely studied—or taught. Recent research suggests that secondary students can benefit significantly from learning how to ...

An independent clause is basically a complete sentence; it can stand on its own and make sense. An independent clause consists of a subject (e.g. “the dog”) and a verb (e.g. “barked”) creating a ...

A guide to writing strong, connected thesis statements and topic sentences This handout will help you understand the connection between topic sentences and thesis statements so you can use your topic ...

It might not be the only thing, but it does matter. Studying writing and classic literature in college equipped me with many of the skills I use daily. My mom will probably stay that I’ll publish a ...

Tom Corfman is a senior consultant with Ragan Consulting Group. He changed the lede to this story three times until he read Kyle Whitmire’s column. Then he tweaked it twice more. “Come with me. I want ...

Many English learners have spent a lot of time studying the parts of speech: adjectives, nouns and verbs, for example. But sometimes studying the English sentence from a larger perspective is useful.