Grammar Guide | Basic Grammar
Noun Subjects
Understanding noun subjects is one of the first big steps in mastering grammar.
Start with the basics by learning what a noun subject is and how it works in a sentence. Then explore how compound-word nouns like high school and Empire State Building function as single subjects. You’ll also discover the difference between concrete, abstract, and collective nouns when they act as subjects. Finally, review common vs. proper nouns and learn when capitalization matters.
Noun Subjects: Your Sentence Needs a Subject (Yes, Even That Text You Just Sent)
Ever send a text that said “Is coming to the party tonight” and watch your friend reply “…WHO is coming?” Congrats, you just forgot the subject. Don’t worry—it happens to...
Why High School Counts as One Subject (Not Two)
Pop quiz: In the sentence “The Empire State Building towers over Manhattan,” what’s the subject? If you said “Empire,” you’re technically wrong (sorry). The whole thing—Empire State Building—is the subject....
Concrete, Abstract, and Collective Nouns—The Subject Squad
Here’s a fun fact: not all nouns are created equal. Some you can touch (like your phone, which you’re probably holding right now). Some you can’t (like the regret you...