Some transitive verbs can be followed by an object together with an object complement (an expression that gives more information about the object). The object… Continue reading

Incorrect: Neither Peter nor John were present. Correct: Neither Peter nor John was present. Two singular nouns connected by or or nor should be followed… Continue reading

When expressions are joined by and, but or or, we often leave out repeated words or phrases of various kinds. Study the following sentences A… Continue reading

Participles can often be used as adjectives before nouns, or after be and other copular verbs. A fallen leaf A lost dog An interesting book… Continue reading

Rhetorical questions are those questions that do not expect an answer. These are used simply as a way of drawing attention to something. Study the… Continue reading