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
Why and why not
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May / might + have + past participle
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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
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Complete the following sentences. Answers As he was condemned to death, the scaffold was erected for his execution. It being a wet day, I wore… Continue reading
Plural uncountable nouns
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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
Sentence correction
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Fill in the blanks. Answers Have you read there was an earthquake in Turkey? The dog waited beside the front gate. A bus runs past… Continue reading