A precis is a summary. Precis writing is an exercise in compression. A precis is the gist of a passage expressed in as few words… Continue reading
Precis-writing
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Contractions
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The forms like I’ve, don’t etc. are called contractions. There are two kinds: Auxiliary verb + not can’t (= cannot) wouldn’t (= would not) shouldn’t… Continue reading
The adverb too
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Too is an adverb. It is used before adjectives without nouns and before adverbs. I arrived too late. You are too generous. Too and too… Continue reading
Complement clause
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A complement clause is a clause introduced by a complementizer like that or whether. A complement clause is attached to a preceding noun, adjective or… Continue reading
Participial adjective and participial relative clause
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Participial adjective A participial adjective is a word which is identical in form to the present or past participle of a verb. A participial adjective… Continue reading