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Word order: position of adjectives

June 21, 2012 -

Different kinds of words go in different positions in a sentence. For example, nouns usually go at the beginning of a sentence. Adjectives usually go… Continue reading

Reported speech exercise

June 20, 2012 -

Complete the following sentences. Answers 1. I asked him not to do it. 2. The officer asked us to show our proof of identity. 3.… Continue reading

Structures with so

June 19, 2012 -

So means to such an extent. So is often used when we are talking about a very high degree of some quality. So can be… Continue reading

Using suggest

June 18, 2012 -

Suggest is one of those verbs that cannot be followed by object + infinitive. Instead, we use that-clauses and –ing forms. Father suggested consulting a… Continue reading

Adverb clause of concession or supposition

June 17, 2012 -

Adverb clauses of concession are introduced by subordinating conjunctions although, though, even though, even if, while and whereas. Though and although Both these words can… Continue reading