Spelling: adding(-est) – English editing.
 If the word ends in a consonant, add -est (quick becomes quickest).  Words of one syllable with a…
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Superlative – English editing.
Many adjectives can have three forms: Absolute Comparative Superlative Small smaller smallest Attractive more attractive most attractive The comparative form…
Subject complement – English editing.
Part of clause that completes the subject. In a statement clause it comes after the verb and refers to the…
Subject – English editing.
In a statement clause, the subject:  Comes at or near the beginning of the clause.  Comes before the…
Standard English – English editing.
The form of English that is most widely understood across the country. In different regions and social classes different DIALECTS…
Slash – English editing.
A punctuation mark with these uses:  To indicate alternatives: A trainee can amass as many credits as he/she likes.…
Slang – English editing.
Words and expressions that are informal and not Standard English. Different social groups often use a special vocabulary. Sometimes this…
Since – English editing.
A subordinating conjunction used to introduce two types of adverbial clause:  Time: Since we moved here the asthma has…