There are some words which are mainly used in affirmative sentences. Examples are: some, once, already, somebody, something, sometimes, somewhere, someone etc. These words are… Continue reading
Sentence Synthesis Exercise
Combine each of the following sets of sentences into one compound sentence. 1. Tom plays hockey. He plays cricket. 2. He knows English. He also… Continue reading
The joining words or, either…or and neither…nor
The conjunctions or, either…or and neither…nor can be used to combine two simple sentences into one. These are used when two alternative facts or statements… Continue reading
Do as a general-purpose verb
As a general purpose verb, do can refer to almost any kind of activity. What are you doing in the evening? Don’t waste time. Do… Continue reading
Formation of compound sentences using adversative conjunctions
Two simple sentences can be joined into one using the coordinating conjunctions but, yet, still, however, whereas and nevertheless. Note that these conjunctions are used… Continue reading
