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Some and some of

April 9, 2012 -

Before a noun with a determiner (articles, demonstratives and possessive pronouns), we use some of. If there is no determiner we use some. Some of… Continue reading

Intransitive phrasal verbs exercise

April 8, 2012 -

Complete the following sentences using appropriate phrasal verbs. Answers 1. The car broke down on the way to work. (break down = stop working) 2.… Continue reading

Adjective or adverb exercise

April 7, 2012 -

Complete the following sentences. Each question is followed by three suggested answers. Choose the most appropriate one. Answers 1. I have been having a lot… Continue reading

Words ending in -man

April 6, 2012 -

Some words ending in –man do not have a common feminine equivalent. Examples are: chairman and fireman. But because most women object to being called… Continue reading

Using want

April 5, 2012 -

Infinitive with to After want, we normally use an infinitive with to. I want to go. (NOT I want go.) (NOT I want going.) I… Continue reading