grammarian

Direct and Indirect Speech

June 9, 2011 -

There are two main ways of reporting people’s words, thoughts, beliefs etc. Direct speech We can give the exact words that were said. This kind… Continue reading

Reporting past tenses

June 8, 2011 -

In indirect speech, a speaker’s present perfect and past tenses are often reported using past perfect tenses. This is because the events a person spoke… Continue reading

Difference between below and under

June 6, 2011 -

Both below and under can mean ‘lower than’. The knives are in the cupboard under the sink. OR The knives are in the cupboard below… Continue reading

Make Negative Sentences

June 5, 2011 -

Change the following affirmative sentences into negative. Answers 1. I do not like to read science fiction. 2. Dogs do not chase cats. 3. Dogs… Continue reading

Punctuation Exercise

June 4, 2011 -

Use appropriate punctuation marks in the following sentences. 1. We had a great time in France the kids really enjoyed it 2. Some people work… Continue reading