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Common mistakes – part II

November 22nd, 2011 in Improve English

Good Vs Well

Good is an adjective. It is used to modify a noun. Well is an adverb. It is used to modify a verb.

Incorrect: She sings good.

Make complex sentences with adjective clauses

November 21st, 2011 in Improve English

Adjective clauses are usually introduced by the relative pronouns who, which and that.

Study the following example.

The boy was caught. He had stolen the purse.

Conversion of simple sentences into complex

November 20th, 2011 in Improve English

A simple sentence can be converted into a complex sentence by expanding a word or phrase into a subordinate clause. This clause may be a noun clause, an adjective clause or an adverb clause.

Synthesis of sentences by using a noun or phrase in apposition

November 19th, 2011 in Improve English

Two simple sentences can be combined into a single simple sentence by using a noun or phrase in apposition.

Study the following example.

Conversion of simple sentences into complex sentences

November 11th, 2011 in Improve English

A simple sentence can be converted to a complex sentence by expanding a word or phrase into a subordinate clause. This subordinate clause can be a noun clause, an adjective clause or an adverb clause.

Whether and if

November 4th, 2011 in Improve English

Both whether and if can be used to introduce indirect yes / no questions.

I am not sure whether she will come. OR I am not sure if she will come.

Nouns referring to countries and their people

November 3rd, 2011 in Improve English

To refer to a nation and its people, we need to know four words:

1. The name of the country

Examples: France, Germany, India, Europe, Asia