Grammar and Writing Help Index

Grammar Terms - defines basic grammar terms and gives examples of their use.

Checking Styles - explains each of Grammatik's predefined checking styles.

Rule Classes - helps you understand and correct the problems that Grammatik identifies in your writing.

Writing - offers extra information helpful for writing but not related to specific grammar terms or rule class categories.

Purpose

To define basic grammar terms and give examples of their use.

Grammar Terms - defines basic grammar terms and gives examples of their use.

abbreviation

active verb

active voice

adjective

adjective clause

adverb

adverb clause

antecedent

appositive

article

auxiliary verb

base verb

clause

colloquial

common noun

comparative

complement

compound subject

conditional clause

conjunction

coordinating conjunction

correlative conjunction

countable noun

dependent clause

determiner

direct object

double negative

generic

generic reference

gerund

homonym

idiom

idiomatic

inactive verb

indefinite pronoun

independent clause

indirect object

infinitive

interjection

intransitive verb

linking verb

main clause

main verb

modal

modifier

nonstandard

noun

noun phrase

number

object

object pronoun

participle

parts of speech

passive voice

past participle

phrase

phrasal verb

plural

possessive

possessive adjective

possessive pronoun

preposition

prepositional phrase

present participle

progressive

pronoun

proper noun

relative clause

relative pronoun

reflexive pronoun

singular

subject

subject pronoun

subjunctive

subordinating conjunction

subordinator

superlative

synonym

tense

transitive verb

uncountable noun

verb

verb phrase

voice