Neologism The label neologism refers to a word which has been recently coined. An example is ‘eco-friendly which means ‘not harmful to the environment’. Nominative… Continue reading
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Correct use of some adjectives
The adjective can be correctly used with a verb when some quality of the subject, rather the action of the verb, is to be expressed.… Continue reading
Words with appropriate prepositions
Some verbs, adjectives and nouns are followed by particular prepositions. Here are some of the most common combinations. Note that alternatives are sometimes possible, and… Continue reading
Sentence correction
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
Participles as adjectives
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
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