The Grammar Diva Blog - Bites of Grammar and Such

What is the past tense of the verb “to light”? Is it “lit” or” lighted”? And what is the difference between “lightening” and “lightning”?

Imply and infer are often confused, as are bring and take. In both sets of words one goes in the opposite direction from the other. One goes away and the other goes toward.

Lay and lie are two of the most confusing verbs in the English language. Learn the difference in this post.

The verb “hang” has two past tenses. They are both correct when used in the correct way. When should you use “hung” and when should you use “hanged”?

What is a gerund, anyway? What is a participle? What is the difference? Why do I use a possessive before a gerund? Answers to these questions….