Conjunctions

Some conjunctions

October 31, 2012

While While is usually a subordinating conjunction of time. It can also be used to show contrast. Strike while the iron is hot. (Subordinating conjunction of time) Thieves broke into the house while they were sleeping. (Subordinating conjunction of time) While she is a doctor I am a sweeper. (Subordinating conjunction showing contrast) While he [...]

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Using if and unless

September 7, 2012

Read the following sentences. You must finish the job in time. Otherwise you will be sacked. These two sentences can be joined using if or unless. Note that unless means if not and hence it would be wrong to use another not in clauses with unless. If you do not finish the job in time, [...]

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Structures with so

June 19, 2012

So means to such an extent. So is often used when we are talking about a very high degree of some quality. So can be used in most situations where very is also possible. Why are you so unkind? He is so stupid. So is not used with adjective + noun. She is such a [...]

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Using as

May 25, 2012

This word has many uses including the following. In comparisons As is used in making comparisons. It is used to say that people or things are equal or similar in some way. I am as tall as you. I can run as fast as him. This box is twice as heavy as that one. Note [...]

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