An idiom is an expression that comes naturally to native speakers of a language. Every language has its collection of idioms. English is no different.… Continue reading
Commonly used idioms
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Direct and indirect objects
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A transitive verb takes an object. Examples are: fill, take, break, write, read etc. Some transitive verbs take two objects – b and an indirect… Continue reading
Dangling participles
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Adjectives and verbs ending in –ing are called present participles. They must be used carefully. Consider the following sentences: Standing at the gate, a scorpion… Continue reading
Gap fills exercise – tenses
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Complete the following sentences using appropriate verb forms. 1. The major said that it ……………… him great pleasure to be there that evening. a) gives… Continue reading
Phrasal verbs with be and some other verbs
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Bang up To bang somebody up is to put them in prison. The expression lock up has the same meaning. He was banged up for… Continue reading
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