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Order of Words in a Sentence

September 12, 2010 -

To convey the intended meaning words must be arranged in the proper order in a sentence. The following is the usual order of words in… Continue reading

The Predicate

September 9, 2010 -

The most important word in the predicate is the verb. The verb is often modified by an adverb or adverb equivalent which is called the… Continue reading

Analysis of a sentence

September 7, 2010 -

We have already seen that a simple sentence has only one subject and one predicate. The subject refers to the person or thing about which… Continue reading

Uses of anomalous finites

September 2, 2010 -

Anomalous finites are the only verbs in modern English which can form their negatives by the simple addition of not. Compare: He will come. He… Continue reading

Correct use of some conjunctions

August 26, 2010 -

As As often confused with like. As is a conjunction. It is followed by a clause. Like is a preposition. It is followed by a… Continue reading