A verb pattern is a grammatical structure that follows a verb in a sentence. In English, there are several different verb patterns, and in this grammar post we'll focus on two of the most common ones: verb + gerund and verb + infinitive. The post includes an online grammar quiz and additional resources.
English vocabulary: use vs usage
Confused about the difference between the nouns "use" and "usage"? Have a look at this quick explainer!
English words of the year 2024
Itโs something of a tradition here on the Grammaticus blog to start the New Year with a lexicographical recap of the previous year. If youโve missed it in the news, hereโs an overview of the words that marked the year 2024, chosen by the leading dictionary publishers from the English-speaking world.
โSeptemberโ by Lucy Maud Montgomery
The following short sonnet, written by the famous Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874โ1942), is about the transitory nature of autumn. Standing between summer and winter, the month of September is still warm and delightful, but there are telling signs of change in the air...
