Grammar Rules

Question 1

When is “confuse with” used?

Answer 1

“Confuse with” is used when you mistake one for another

e.g. I frequently confuse Jamie with James.

Question 2

When is “confuse at” used?

Answer 2

“Confuse at” is generally used when you are confused at a location or a point of time when the confusion occurred.

e.g. I was confused at the intersection because the road signs weren’t clear.

I was confused at first, but Carl explained it to me later.

Question 3

What is a major difference between “although” and “despite”?

Answer 3

Although is used before a group of words (that include a subject and a verb) that function as a noun while despite is used before a noun, a pronoun and a gerund (a verb + ing).

e.g. Although it was raining, they decided to go for a run.

e.g. Despite the rain, they decided to go for a run.

Question 4

What is a verb?

Answer 4

something that indicates an action or state of being

e.g. to walk, to do, to run, is, am, are

(A tip to identify a verb is to add “to” before the verb. If it sounds right, then it sure is a verb.)

Question 5

What is an adverb?

Answer 5

something that modifies verbs, adjectives and even other adverbs (generally end with -ly)

e.g. however, therfore, thus, hence, moreover, indeed, beautifully, happily, loudly, slowly

Question 6

What is an adjective?

Answer 6

something that modifies (pro)nouns & other adjectives

e.g. happy, sad, round, bright