Sometimes we want to communicate that someone or something is helpful, but a single word doesn’t seem to work when we want to add emphasis. Is it correct to say “very helpful?” It is correct to say “very helpful.” The word “very” is an adverb that modifies the adjective “helpful.” It adds emphasis to the …
Noelle Rebain
We often want to check on friends or family to ask questions or share a story throughout the day. But is it correct to ask, “How is your day going?” It is correct to say, “How is your day going?” when you see someone and wish to be polite or start a friendly conversation. When …
It’s sometimes difficult to remember the difference between adjectives and adverbs, especially when one word can become two parts of speech. For example, we often describe things as “easy,” but is it correct to say “more easily”? It is correct to say “more easily.” When you add “more” to the adverb “easily,” you create an …
We often want to emphasize that something is better or worse or more or less than another. But the right way to do so can be confusing. For example, is it correct to say “much fewer?” It is correct to say “much fewer” when you want to emphasize or compare amounts. “Much” is an adverb …
As adults and parents, we know what it means to be responsible. We know we need to take responsibility for our actions and decisions. But how can parents teach their children to be responsible for their own learning? Parents can teach their children to be responsible for their own learning by helping them set achievable …
There’s no doubt you’ve heard teachers or professors tell you that knowing how to analyze a text well is academically and professionally essential. But many of us aren’t quite sure how to analyze a text or why it matters. Analyzing a text is important because it helps to develop and improve critical thinking skills. More …