Search Results for: nouns

‘Can’ or ‘May’, ‘Will’ or ‘Shall’

June 15, 2014 -

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

Combine using a conjunction or a relative pronoun

June 5, 2014 -

Both conjunctions and relative pronouns are used to combine two clauses. There is a difference between them. A conjunction merely connects the two clauses. A… Continue reading

Sentence agreement

May 16, 2014 -

Collective nouns are words that refer to a group of people. Examples are: jury, commission, army, committee etc. A collective noun is followed by a… Continue reading

Words that take the prepositions to and for

May 6, 2014 -

Several verbs, adjectives and nouns are followed by prepositions. Most of these expressions are idiomatic. Here is a brief list of words taking the prepositions… Continue reading

Rewrite the sentences correctly

May 3, 2014 -

Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word or phrase. Answers 1. My father knows how to teach English well. 2. We want a new… Continue reading