Sometimes the relative pronoun or the relative adverb introducing an adjective clause is understood and is hence omitted. Examples are: This is all I have.… Continue reading
Defining and non-defining adjective clauses
Lessons
Common mistakes with conjunctions
Here is a list of mistakes students often make in the use of conjunctions. Incorrect: The teacher asked that why I was late. Correct: The… Continue reading
Errors in the use of adverbs
Different kinds of adverbs go in different positions in a sentence. The usage is sometimes very different, too. ESL students often find it difficult to… Continue reading
Uses of the impersonal pronoun it
It is the only impersonal pronoun in English. The following are some of the important uses of it. It can be used as a subject… Continue reading
Correct use of demonstrative pronouns
The pronouns which point out the objects which they refer to are called demonstrative pronouns. There are four demonstrative pronouns in English: this, that, these… Continue reading