The words maybe and perhaps mean the same. In British English, they are both common. Maybe is preferred in an informal style. Perhaps is slightly… Continue reading
Using perhaps
Lessons
‘Can’ or ‘May’, ‘Will’ or ‘Shall’
Read the examples given below. Can I come in, Sir? May I come in, Sir? Is one of these two sentences more correct than the… Continue reading
Rhetorical questions
A rhetorical question is a kind of question that is not meant to be answered. Rhetorical questions are used to make a point. This makes… Continue reading
Using it as a preparatory subject
In older English, it was a common practice to use an infinitive clause as the subject of a sentence. To wait for people who would… Continue reading
Sentence synthesis exercise
Combine the following pairs of sentences. 1. It is very hot. I can’t go out now. 2. It may rain. We will get wet. 3.… Continue reading