Conjunctions

No sooner … than, Hardly…when

August 20, 2013 -

If the second event occurs immediately after the first, we can express that idea using the structure no sooner … than. Note that in this… Continue reading

Using since

August 17, 2013 -

Since can be used as an adverb, a conjunction and a preposition. Since as a preposition As a preposition, since is followed by a noun/noun… Continue reading

Common mistakes with conjunctions

August 10, 2013 -

One conjunction for two clauses In English, we use just one conjunction to connect two clauses. Incorrect: Because he is intelligent so he gets good… Continue reading

On the other hand, while and whereas

August 7, 2013 -

These words or phrases have similar uses, but the grammar is not quite the same. On the other hand is a conjunctive adverb. It is… Continue reading

Common mistakes in the use of some conjunctions

July 3, 2013 -

Scarcely and hardly These words are followed by when or before, not than. Hardly had I entered the room when a strange creature ran out.… Continue reading