The verb write can take two objects. Sometimes this causes problems. Incorrect: He wrote me. Correct: He wrote to me. Notes We write something. (He… Continue reading
Verbs: Some common mistakes
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Prepositions: some common mistakes
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Prepositions are words used to describe a relationship between other words in a sentence. They are small words; still, they cause a great deal of… Continue reading
Using for
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The word for can be used as a preposition and a conjunction. As a preposition, it is followed by a noun. Let’s buy some flowers… Continue reading
Using since
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Since can be used as an adverb, a conjunction and a preposition. Since as a preposition As a preposition, since is followed by a noun/noun… Continue reading
Subject verb agreement: some problem points
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Collective nouns Collective nouns are usually treated as singular and take singular verbs. However, they may take a plural verb when we are talking about… Continue reading