grammarian

Correct use of some prepositions and transitional adverbs

February 13, 2013 -

Several words can be different parts of speech. For example and for instance can be prepositions or transitional adverbs. When they are used as transitional… Continue reading

Using prepositions and transitional adverbs

February 12, 2013 -

A preposition is always followed by an object. Together they form a phrase, not a clause. The match was cancelled because of the rain. Here… Continue reading

The use of was and were in the 2nd conditional

February 11, 2013 -

We have already learned that the second conditional form is used to talk about unreal or imaginary situations. Here we use a simple past tense… Continue reading

What’s the origin of the word ‘blackleg’?

February 9, 2013 -

When trade unions call for strikes, they expect all of their members to refrain from work. That is the norm. However, sometimes some members of… Continue reading

Mistakes in the use of conjunctions

February 8, 2013 -

Students sometimes add too many conjunctions because they do not remember exactly how many clauses they have written. Therefore before you submit your work, you… Continue reading