“ It is ” - is a general word to state that something (not someone) existences, not making any reference to any specific location. “It is” can only be used for a singular countable noun. It is a nice car. It is a good book. “There is” - is used when you...
A lot of people ask me what is the different between "have to" & must. Grammatical Differences "Have to" can be used as a main verb "Must" is a modal verb, and it can't be used as a main verb, so a main verb must be added, to the sentence when using "must"...
Don't get confused between when to use will and when to use would. Will will is used: with the future verb tenses to say something that is definitely going to happen to state facts for making decisions at the time of speaking Examples: Will you come with...
Too & Also – are usually interchangeable, but too is more commonly used at the end of a sentence I am also going to the party. I am going to the party too. Do you want to also come with me to the store? Do you want to come to the store too? The girls...
Stationary & Stationery - are almost exactly the same except for one letter. This makes is very confusing and many people get the two words mixed up. Stationary - not moving; something that does not move We have a stationary bike that we use for working...
Shall - is used with the present verb tense Shall we go to London on vacation next year? I think we shall go shopping this weekend. How many people shall we invite to the party? Shall we go now? Tip:We usually use shall with the 1st person “I” & the 2nd...
To & For - are used to show actions To -is used to state movement or direction Pleae give this book to Mary. That girl is going to New York I will give the money to my sister. The girls bring food to the poor. Please send the fax to me. For - is used...
Perhaps/Maybe – is used when something or someone is uncertain or not sure (40% - 60% chance) There is really no different between perhaps & maybe, both words can be used interchangeably. I am going to the beach this weekend perhaps/maybe you can come...
Home & house can be confusing as to which word is correct. I hope this artifice makes it easier for you to understand when to you house & when to you home. Home - a place where people or animals live; a home is not a physical building I want to go home....
History – events from the pasts, facts or accepted theories, history must be fact based and not based on rumors or legends In school children learn world history. People like to learn about their history. I really like to learn about different cultures...
Following- is the next thing in a specific order February is the month following January. We will meet the following week. The new teaching is following the same order, as the old teacher. Next - come right after something or someone; I am the next person...
Make - to create something, this can be something physical such as a cake, a dress, bookshelves, or something virtual such as effort, noise, phone call, or a demand. We are going to make an offer on the house. Are you going to make a cake for the holidays?...
Despite & In Spite Of - is used to state that someone or something can't or will not be stopped or prevented from doing something Despite & In spite of mean the same thing. I went to university despite not having a lot of money. I went to university in...
Whom is used with objects, when referring to someone. Other words that are used with objects are: him, her, us, them & me. Mary went with whom? We are going to see whom? Who is used as the subject, and is used when referring to someone. Other words used...
Count, depend & believe are three words that are closely related in there meaning,and can be confusing. Count on – is to be able to rely or depend on someone or something – to know something is always going to happen I can always count on the dogs barking...
Begin - the beginning of an activity or event We are going to begin the activities soon. Do you know when school begins this year. Start - is used when there are two steps or two parts in an action; it is used to state the specific time an action starts;...
There are many people don't know when to use so and when to use because. I hope this page will make it easier for everyone to understand the difference. The difference is so is used to show the results of an action, and because is used to show the cause...
