Lessons

If clauses: special points to note

February 2, 2012 -

If …should Sometimes we use should in the if-clause to suggest that something is very unlikely. Note that would is not used in this case.… Continue reading

Of with determiners

January 30, 2012 -

Determiners like some, any, each, every, either, neither, all, both, much, many and most can be used directly before nouns, without of. Have you got… Continue reading

Verb patterns with present perfect tense

January 28, 2012 -

The present perfect tense represents an action which has been completed within a period of time that extends up to and includes the present. When… Continue reading

Verb patterns: subject + verb + object + object complement

January 27, 2012 -

Every sentence in English follows a certain pattern. There are several sentence patterns in English. A decent understanding of these structures will help you to… Continue reading

Sentence synthesis exercise

January 24, 2012 -

Combine the following groups of simple sentences into one sentence – simple, complex or compound. 1. The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibet.… Continue reading