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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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