Examine the groups of italicized words in the following sentences. I expect to get the first prize. (Expect what?) I expect that I will get… Continue reading
Noun clauses
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Adverb clauses of degree or comparison
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Adverb clauses of degree or comparison answer the question how much, how little or how many. The chief conjunctions used to introduce adverb clauses of… Continue reading
Verbs not used in progressive forms
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Some verbs are not used in progressive forms. I love you. (NOT I am loving you.) I like this color. (NOT I am liking this… Continue reading
Adverb clauses of result and concession
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Adverb clauses of result or consequence are introduced by the subordinating conjunctions that, so…that, so that and such…that. The famine was so severe that thousands… Continue reading
Adverb clauses of condition
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Adverb clauses of condition are introduced by the subordinating conjunctions if, whether, provided that, so long as and unless. If I like it, I will… Continue reading