The Writing Category

How to Write English Well

It is not easy to master a foreign language.  However, it can be told too that you can't do it. All that is needed is to follow a few steps so that you can have mastery over the language while you read or write. If your dream is to write ... Continue reading

Types of Articles

When it comes to Basic English grammar, article plays an important role. Here, we will see all about articles on English grammar. Meaning of Article: An article is nothing but the word used before a noun and which states whether the noun is an indefinite or a definite noun. An article establishes ... Continue reading

Types and part of Sentences in English

English grammar lessons play an important part in the study of English. He / She will be able to able to write and talk fluently in English language when a person acquires knowledge in grammar only. In this article, we will learn about the parts and types of sentences, which ... Continue reading

Two Common Spelling Problems in English Writing

Double consonants or single consonants? We are continuing here with problems in the body of a word. How, for example, does one spell a word like embarrass? How does one know, if at ell, that there are two 'r's in it? The fact is that there is no simple way ... Continue reading

Seven Common Mistakes in Writing

1. Due to, owing to owning to means 'because of; due to means 'caused by' and is always Effect after it follows a form of the verb 'to be': Her grey hairs were due to worry, but Owing to the snow, the train was canceled. A clear rule is to use ... Continue reading

How to Apply Examples In Essay Writing

Most examiners make tremendous allowances for work done under pressure and don't expect a perfect performance, but a student who can turn in a measured, controlled piece of writing always impresses in examinations. The same applies, curiously, to word-processed essays. These are usually very professional in appearance, but what matters ... Continue reading

Writing in Style – Two Presentation Conventions

We want to talk about various conventions that relate to the presentation of written work, particularly the kind of work produced by university students. Several of these points are bound to come up in any essay you write; it is, therefore, well worth checking through the list to see if ... Continue reading

How to Join Sentences Together in Writing

What we are trying to demonstrate is how to join sentences together for an interesting piece of work. Readers can absorb more than one idea at a time and can feel frustrated by endless stops and starts; they are looking for information, stimulation, thoughts and points as well as an ... Continue reading

English Writing Tips – Paragraph Logic

There are only a few questions that you need to ask yourself. Have I written a sentence? Do I need a compound sentence? Do I need subordinate clauses? Have I produced all these elements in accordance with the rules? Does my sentence make sense and read well? Beyond the individual ... Continue reading

Essay Writing – Tone and Vocabulary

Can you see anything wrong with this paragraph? The risk of damnation is made clear in Kyd's "The Spanish Tragedy" by the use of a ghost from hell, called Revenge, who acts as a chorus to the play. This provides a formal framework which contrasts with the violent actions of the ... Continue reading