grammarian

Mistakes with verbs

November 5, 2011 -

This grammar exercise is about common mistakes in the use of verbs. Fill in the blanks. Answers 1. All day I was wearing a sweater.… Continue reading

Why and why not

November 4, 2011 -

In short replies to affirmative statements, we use why? In short replies to negative statements, we use why not? Compare: ‘Jane has decided to quit… Continue reading

May / might + have + past participle

November 3, 2011 -

The structure may / might + perfect infinitive is used to talk about the possibility that something happened in the past. It could also be… Continue reading

Participles exercise

November 2, 2011 -

Complete the following sentences. Answers 1. As he was condemned to death, the scaffold was erected for his execution. 2. It being a rainy day,… Continue reading

Plural uncountable nouns

October 30, 2011 -

Some uncountable nouns are plural. They have no singular forms with the same meaning, and cannot be used with numbers. Common examples are: arms, groceries,… Continue reading