Above all: before all other considerations Above all, be honest. After all: in spite of every fact to the contrary We should let her do… Continue reading
Some adverb phrases in common use
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Clauses exercise
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Find out the principal clause and subordinate clause or clauses in the following sentences. 1. James spoke as though he were a born orator. 2.… Continue reading
Demonstrative and indefinite pronouns exercise
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Fill in the blanks with appropriate demonstrative, indefinite, distributive or reciprocal pronouns. Answers One must not boast of one’s success. Both paintings are good, but… Continue reading
Special uses of would, could and might
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The modal auxiliary verbs would, could and might can be used to make questions, suggestions and requests less direct and therefore more polite. I thought… Continue reading
Idioms and phrasal verbs exercise
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Each sentence given below contains an idiom or a phrasal verb part of which has been omitted. Complete these sentences using the omitted part. Answers… Continue reading