Contractions are now becoming more and more common in written English, thanks to the advent of email and instant messaging. An advantage of using contractions… Continue reading
Contractions overview
Defining and non-defining adjective clauses
Sometimes the relative pronoun or the relative adverb introducing an adjective clause is understood and is hence omitted. Examples are: This is all I have.… Continue reading
Common mistakes with conjunctions
Here is a list of mistakes students often make in the use of conjunctions. Incorrect: The teacher asked that why I was late. Correct: The… Continue reading
Active and passive voice exercise
Change the following active sentences into passive voice. Answers I did not beat her. — She was not beaten by me. I will never forget… Continue reading
Mistakes in the use of adjectives Exercise
This grammar exercise tests your ability to use adjectives correctly. Answers She is stronger than her sister. Bombay is farther / further from Delhi than… Continue reading