Conjunctions

Using as

May 25, 2012 -

This word has many uses including the following. In comparisons As is used in making comparisons. It is used to say that people or things… Continue reading

Some conjunctions and their uses – Part 2

January 13, 2011 -

Than As a conjunction than follows an adjective or adverb in the comparative degree. Wisdom is better than riches. He is wiser than I am.… Continue reading

Some conjunctions and their uses

January 12, 2011 -

Since As a conjunction since means ‘from the past time when’. Where have you been since I last saw you? It is just a week… Continue reading

Correct use of conjunctions – Part III

August 28, 2010 -

Scarcely…when It is wrong to use than instead of when in these sentences: Scarcely had I reached the station than the train steamed out. (Incorrect)… Continue reading

Correct use of some conjunctions – part II

August 27, 2010 -

Unless Unless means if not and hence there is no need to add another not into the following clause. Incorrect: Unless you do not obey… Continue reading