The forms like I’ve, don’t etc. are called contractions. There are two kinds: Auxiliary verb + not can’t (= cannot) wouldn’t (= would not) shouldn’t… Continue reading
The adverb too
Too is an adverb. It is used before adjectives without nouns and before adverbs. I arrived too late. You are too generous. Too and too… Continue reading
Complement clause
A complement clause is a clause introduced by a complementizer like that or whether. A complement clause is attached to a preceding noun, adjective or… Continue reading
Participial adjective and participial relative clause
Participial adjective A participial adjective is a word which is identical in form to the present or past participle of a verb. A participial adjective… Continue reading
What are reflexive pronouns?
Reflexive pronouns are words like myself, yourself, herself, himself, itself, oneself, ourselves and themselves. Uses A very common use of reflexive pronouns is to talk… Continue reading
