Incorrect: I had been to New York recently. Correct: I went to New York recently. Incorrect: I had written to him last week. Correct: I… Continue reading
Common errors in the use of tenses – part II
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Common errors in the use of tenses
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Incorrect: It is raining for two days. Correct: It has been raining for two days. Incorrect: The baby is sleeping for three hours now. Correct:… Continue reading
Repetition of the article
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Read the sentence given below: I have a black and white cow. This sentence means that I have a cow which is partly white and… Continue reading
Omission of the articles
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Before uncountable nouns We do not use articles before uncountable and abstract nouns used in a general sense. Honey is sweet. (NOT The honey is… Continue reading
Uses of the definite article
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To talk about a particular person or thing The definite article the is used to talk about a particular person or thing. The book you… Continue reading