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Using the quotation marks

April 10, 2014 -

Quotation marks (“ ”) are used to set off text that denotes quoted or spoken language. Quotation marks are also used to set off titles… Continue reading

When to use the passive voice

April 8, 2014 -

Verbs can be active or passive. In the active voice, the subject is the doer. In the passive voice, the subject is the person or… Continue reading

Using the apostrophe

April 7, 2014 -

An apostrophe (’) is used to create possessive forms, contractions and some plural forms. It indicates where the letter has been omitted. I am =… Continue reading

Much, many, some, any: grammar exercise

April 6, 2014 -

Complete the following sentences using an appropriate determiner. Answers Complete the following sentences using an appropriate determiner. 1. She hasn’t got many friends. 2. I… Continue reading

Comparing and contrasting ideas can be difficult. Different structures are possible. For example, we can compare and contrast using conjunctions, transitional adverbs and phrases. The… Continue reading