Fill in the blanks. Answers Have you read there was an earthquake in Turkey? The dog waited beside the front gate. A bus runs past… Continue reading
The…the… with comparative adjectives
Comparison and contrast are expressed by the use of the…the… with comparative adjectives in parallel clauses. This structure is used to show proportionate increase or… Continue reading
Special uses of some adverbs
Short and shortly Short is used as an adverb in expressions like stop short (= stop suddenly) and cut short (= interrupt) Shortly means ‘soon’.… Continue reading
Analysis of complex sentence
To analyze a complex sentence we use the following method. 1. Find out the principal clause 2. Find out the subordinate clause or clauses 3.… Continue reading
Adverb clauses of comparison
Adverb clauses of comparison are of two kinds: 1. Adverb clauses of comparison of degree 2. Adverb clauses of comparison of manner Adverb clauses of… Continue reading