So is a degree adverb. It is mostly used in situations where very is also a suitable word. She is so beautiful. = She is… Continue reading
So much and so many
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Words ending in -ise and -ize
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Many English words can be spelt with either –ise and –ize. In American English, the spelling with –ize is preferred. In British English, both forms… Continue reading
Words that can be left out
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Unstressed words are often left out at the beginning of a sentence if the meaning is clear without them. Words that can be left out… Continue reading
Soon, Early and Quickly
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Soon means ‘a short time after now’. Get well soon. (NOT Get well early.) We will launch a new edition of this book sometime soon.… Continue reading
Change of tenses in reported speech
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After present and future reporting verbs, the tenses in the reported speech are normally the same as in the original speech. Direct speech: He says,… Continue reading