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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

Formation of negatives

June 16, 2012 -

Each positive sentence given below is followed by two forms of its negative. Put a tick mark against the correct form and say why the… Continue reading

Up as a preposition and adverb particle

June 15, 2012 -

The word up can be used as a preposition or as an adverb particle. For example, it is an adverb particle in the expressions stand… Continue reading

Compound conjunctions

June 14, 2012 -

The phrases which are used as conjunctions are called compound conjunctions. Examples are: so that, provided that, as well as, as soon as, as long… Continue reading