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Contractions overview

May 6, 2012 -

Contractions are now becoming more and more common in written English, thanks to the advent of email and instant messaging. An advantage of using contractions… Continue reading

Defining and non-defining adjective clauses

May 5, 2012 -

Sometimes the relative pronoun or the relative adverb introducing an adjective clause is understood and is hence omitted. Examples are: This is all I have.… Continue reading

Common mistakes with conjunctions

May 4, 2012 -

Here is a list of mistakes students often make in the use of conjunctions. Incorrect: The teacher asked that why I was late. Correct: The… Continue reading

Active and passive voice exercise

May 2, 2012 -

Change the following active sentences into passive voice. Answers 1. She was not beaten by me. 2. This experience will never be forgotten by me.… Continue reading

Mistakes in the use of adjectives

May 1, 2012 -

This grammar exercise tests your ability to use adjectives correctly. Here is a list of errors that ESL students often make in the use of… Continue reading