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
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
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
Uses of comma in a simple sentence
The comma is the shortest pause between words. The comma has the following uses in a simple sentence. To mark off nouns, pronouns or phrases… Continue reading
How to report commands and requests
The following rules are observed when we report commands and requests. Use a reporting verb like request, order, tell, advise, beseech, threaten, beg, implore, ask,… Continue reading
