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Adjective phrase 27 Aug 2013 | 07:47 am
A word group that has an adjective as its head is called an adjective phrase. Note that the adjective in this phrase may be accompanied by other words such as determiners, modifiers etc. Adjective phr...
Copular or linking verbs 26 Aug 2013 | 08:49 pm
We have already learned that intransitive verbs do not take objects. Examples are: sleep, sit, rest, weep, laugh, cry etc. She is weeping. The child sleeps. The boy was laughing. There is yet another ...
State verbs and action verbs 25 Aug 2013 | 09:09 pm
There are mainly two types of verbs: action verbs and state verbs. Action verbs refer to an action. Examples are: write, work, break, kick, cook, take etc. State verbs or stative verbs refer to a stat...
That instead of when and where 24 Aug 2013 | 08:44 pm
After common nouns referring to time, we often replace when with that. In some cases, the relative pronoun/adverb is dropped. You may come any time when you are free. OR You may come any time that you...
Reduced relative clauses 24 Aug 2013 | 07:56 pm
A relative clause is a type of subordinate clause introduced by a relative pronoun. What is the name of that boy who just walked in? Here the clause ‘who just walked in’ is an example of a relative cl...
Common prepositional phrases 23 Aug 2013 | 04:00 pm
Prepositional phrases begin with a preposition. Here is a list of some common prepositional phrases. Note that this is not a comprehensive list. At At first At least At most At times At any rate At la...
What are prepositional phrases? 23 Aug 2013 | 03:53 pm
A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition. Examples are: at a loss, in the corner, by the way and on the roof. A prepositional phrase may end with a noun, pronoun, geru...
Prepositions before that-clauses 22 Aug 2013 | 06:08 pm
Prepositions cannot normally be followed by conjunctions. Of course, this is possible in a few cases, but prepositions are normally dropped before that-clauses. This usually happens after words referr...
Adverbs with two forms 22 Aug 2013 | 04:45 pm
Some adjectives and adverbs have the same form. In some cases, the adverb may have two forms, one like the adjective and the other with –ly. Complete the following sentences using the appropriate form...
Prepositions before question words 22 Aug 2013 | 03:15 pm
Prepositions are dropped before common question words. This usually happens after common verbs like tell, ask, depend, sure, idea and look. This is especially common in indirect questions. Tell me abo...
