Search Results for: subject verb

‘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

Conjunctions: some common mistakes

May 29, 2014 -

In this lesson we will take a look at some common mistakes in the use of conjunctions. Incorrect: As soon as he got the telegram,… Continue reading

Analysis of a simple sentence

May 27, 2014 -

A simple sentence consists of just one clause. To analyze a simple sentence, we must first of all learn how to divide the sentence into… 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