Some nouns are followed by particular prepositions. Test your understanding of these common noun + preposition combinations with this grammar exercise. Instruction: Complete the following… Continue reading
Using rather
Rather is used to talk about preferences. Don’t come today. I would rather you came tomorrow. (= I would prefer you to come tomorrow.) After… Continue reading
Adjective – positive or negative? Exercise
Some adjectives refer to positive qualities; others refer to negative qualities. Read the adjectives given below and say whether they are positive or negative. Answers… Continue reading
Gerund and present participle
The gerund and the present participle have identical forms. They are both formed from verbs and end in –ing. However, they have different uses. A… Continue reading
The qualifying infinitive
The qualifying infinitive may be used: 1) to qualify a noun like an adjective Give me something to drink. Give me a chair to sit.… Continue reading