grammarian

Adverb clauses

March 5, 2011 -

Study the following sentences. They started in the morning. (Started when? – in the morning) They started before the sun rose. (started when? – before… Continue reading

Verbs that can be followed by infinitives

March 3, 2011 -

Many non-auxiliary verbs can be followed by infinitives. It is going to rain. I don’t want to see him again. I expect to start in… Continue reading

Interchange of one part of speech for another

March 2, 2011 -

Study the following sentences. He succeeded in his attempt. His attempt was successful. His attempt was crowned with success. You may have noticed that all… Continue reading

Sentence completion: Exercise

March 1, 2011 -

Complete the following sentences by adding a direct or indirect object as required. 1. The robber dealt a heavy blow to the ………………… .. 2. … Continue reading

Correct usage of afraid

February 28, 2011 -

Afraid means ‘frightened’. Are you afraid? Afraid and fear Be afraid is more common than fear in an informal style. Don’t be afraid. (NOT Don’t… Continue reading