grammarian

Verbs not used in progressive forms

March 9, 2011 -

Some verbs are not used in progressive forms. I love you. (NOT I am loving you.) I like this color. (NOT I am liking this… Continue reading

Adverb clauses of result and concession

March 8, 2011 -

Adverb clauses of result or consequence are introduced by the subordinating conjunctions that, so…that, so that and such…that. The famine was so severe that thousands… Continue reading

Adverb clauses of condition

March 7, 2011 -

Adverb clauses of condition are introduced by the subordinating conjunctions if, whether, provided that, so long as and unless. If I like it, I will… Continue reading

Adverb clauses of cause or reason

March 6, 2011 -

Adverb clauses of cause or reason are introduced by the subordinating conjunctions because, as, since and that. I sing because I like singing. He thinks… Continue reading

Adverb clauses of purpose

March 5, 2011 -

Adverb clauses of purpose are introduced by the subordinating conjunctions that, so that, in order that and lest. We eat that we may live. He… Continue reading