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Adverb clauses of degree or comparison

March 10, 2011 -

Adverb clauses of degree or comparison answer the question how much, how little or how many. The chief conjunctions used to introduce adverb clauses of… Continue reading

The with superlatives

February 20, 2011 -

Nouns with superlative adjectives normally have the article the. Note that the is dropped if there is a possessive. You are the most beautiful person… Continue reading

Sentence Agreement

February 7, 2011 -

The verb must agree with the subject in number and person, i.e., it must be of the same number (singular / plural) and person as… Continue reading

Restrictive and non-restrictive relative clauses

February 1, 2011 -

The relative pronouns who and which can be used to identify or define nouns. They tell us which person or thing we are talking about.… Continue reading

Of with determiners

January 21, 2011 -

We can use a Group B determiner directly before nouns. We don’t have to use of. We need to buy some sugar. (NOT We need… Continue reading