Prepositions

A preposition forms a phrase with a noun or pronoun, called the preposition’s object. The preposition links the object to another word or element in… Read More

Objects

A sentence may have a direct object. A direct object is a noun, pronoun, phrase, or clause that receives the action of the verb and… Read More

Conjunctions

A conjunction joins two or more parts of a sentence and expresses how the parts are related. There are two main types of conjunctions: coordinating… Read More

Clauses and Phrases

A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb. A phrase is a group of words that lacks a subject-verb… Read More

Interjections

Interjections are words or groups of words that interrupt other speech or writing. They can express pleasure, pain, surprise, dismay, embarrassment, annoyance, or anger. Interjections… Read More

Modifiers

A modifier is a word or group of words that describes—that is, modifies—another part of the sentence. Modifiers answer questions like What kind? Where? Why? When? How? and In what… Read More

Words That Can Function as More Than One Part of Speech

Many words can function as more than one part of speech. Nouns For example, nouns can function as adjectives: The apartment building is… Read More

Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Modifiers

Modifiers can be restrictive or nonrestrictive. A restrictive modifier restricts, or limits, the meaning of the modified element. A nonrestrictive modifier gives supplemental information about… Read More

Types of Sentences

There are four types of sentences: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex. A sentence contains one or more clauses, and you can classify a sentence as… Read More

Three Things to Keep in Mind When Teaching the New MLA Style

1. Remember that there is no longer necessarily one “right” way to cite a source. Emphasize to your students that it is up to them… Read More