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All / any / none + the + comparative

February 3, 2012 -

This is a special structure used to say why something is or should be ‘more…’ The robbery was all the more distressing because the robbers… Continue reading

If clauses: special points to note

February 2, 2012 -

If …should Sometimes we use should in the if-clause to suggest that something is very unlikely. Note that would is not used in this case.… Continue reading

Comparatives exercise

February 1, 2012 -

Complete the following sentences using comparative forms of the adjective or adverb. Answers 1. Your car is smaller than mine. 2. My house is bigger… Continue reading

Adverbs of time exercise

January 31, 2012 -

Complete the following sentences using appropriate verbs or adverbs. Answers 1. I saw him yesterday. 2. I am seeing your father tomorrow. 3. My plane… Continue reading

Of with determiners

January 30, 2012 -

Determiners like some, any, each, every, either, neither, all, both, much, many and most can be used directly before nouns, without of. Have you got… Continue reading