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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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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