A simile is a figure of speech in which one thing is compared with another things. Here are some common similes in English. As crooked… Continue reading
Common similes
When to use some and any
The words some and any are determiners. They are used to modify nouns. Some and any can be used with both countable and uncountable nouns.… Continue reading
Adjective clauses used as co-ordinate clauses
An adjective clause is a subordinate clause which serves the same purpose as an adjective. It modifies a noun or pronoun in the main clause.… Continue reading
Mistakes with prepositions
Incorrect: He is going to home. Correct: He is going home. The preposition ‘to’ is not normally used with ‘home’. Incorrect: The children have been… Continue reading
Conjunctions or prepositions Exercise
Complete the following sentences using an appropriate conjunction or preposition. Answers Although I had a headache, I enjoyed the movie. We were late because of… Continue reading