That is commonly used as a relative pronoun in identifying relative clauses. As a relative pronoun that can refer to things. In an informal style,… Continue reading
That in relative clauses
Lessons
Restrictive and non-restrictive relative clauses
The relative pronouns who and which can be used to identify or define nouns. They tell us which person or thing we are talking about.… Continue reading
Of with determiners
We can use a Group B determiner directly before nouns. We don’t have to use of. We need to buy some sugar. (NOT We need… Continue reading
Determiner
A determiner is a word which typically forms the first element in a noun phrase. Examples are: the, my, this, much, any, those etc. A… Continue reading
Gerunds as simple nouns
Many words which were originally gerunds are now treated as simple nouns. Examples are: parting, lightning, helping, filling, painting etc. Most of these words take… Continue reading