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Adverb clauses of cause or reason

March 6, 2011 -

Adverb clauses of cause or reason are introduced by the subordinating conjunctions because, as, since and that. I sing because I like singing. He thinks… Continue reading

Adverb clauses of purpose

March 5, 2011 -

Adverb clauses of purpose are introduced by the subordinating conjunctions that, so that, in order that and lest. We eat that we may live. He… Continue reading

Adverb clauses

March 5, 2011 -

Study the following sentences. They started in the morning. (Started when? – in the morning) They started before the sun rose. (started when? – before… Continue reading

Verbs that can be followed by infinitives

March 3, 2011 -

Many non-auxiliary verbs can be followed by infinitives. It is going to rain. I don’t want to see him again. I expect to start in… Continue reading

Interchange of one part of speech for another

March 2, 2011 -

Study the following sentences. He succeeded in his attempt. His attempt was successful. His attempt was crowned with success. You may have noticed that all… Continue reading