August 23rd, 2010 in Improve English
Ago is usually preceded by an expression of time.
The train went out ten minutes ago. (= It is ten minutes since the train went out.)
He died two years ago.
She phoned a few minutes ago.
It happened a long time ago.
August 22nd, 2010 in Improve English
Back and again have similar meanings, but there are some differences.
Back with a verb
August 4th, 2010 in Improve English
Combine each pair of sentences into one simple sentence by using nouns or phrases in apposition.
1. That is my father. His name is James.
August 4th, 2010 in Improve English
Combine each pair of sentences into one simple sentence by using participles.
1. He hurt his leg. He stopped walking.
2. He was unwilling to make another attempt. He decided to quit.
July 19th, 2010 in English Grammar, English Learning, Improve English
Person
The label person refers to the grammatical category which distinguishes participants in a conversation. English distinguishes three persons: first person, second person and third person.
July 15th, 2010 in Improve English
Take care of
Take care of normally means ‘look after’.