Rhetorical questionsRhetorical questions are those questions that do not expect an answer. These are used simply as a way ofdrawing attention to something.Study the following sentences:Do you know what time it is? (Meaning: You are late.)‘I can’t find my glasses.’ ‘What <[r]
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Two-word verbsMany English verbs can be followed by prepositions or adverb particles.Do sit down.Alice ran down the road without looking at anybody.Some verbs and prepositions / particles are regularly used together. Examples are: look at, listen to, stand up andswitch off. These combinations[r]
Adjectives used as nounsIn many sentences, adjectives are used to perform the purpose of nouns.Examples are given below.The English are proud of their sense of humor.Adjectives can be used with the article ‘the’. These expressions are plural. Examples are given below: the[r]
understanding how it works in real communication. The Workbook differs from othergrammar textbooks known to us in its exclusive focus on how English is actually used. Allexamples in the exercises are taken from naturally occurring English texts andconversati[r]
Different kinds of phrasal verbsThere are mainly four kinds of phrasal verbs. Here is a guide to the basics of phrasal verbs.Separable and non-separable phrasal verbsPhrasal verbs are made by putting adverb particles or prepositions after verbs. Phrasal verbs made withpre[r]
Analysis on english compound nouns cách sử dụng và định nghĩa để hiểu rõ về compound In order to learn English well and understand it deeply. It is very difficult. We can not only learn its basic rules of grammar but also study all of its aspects. And vocabulary is also one part we cannot pass ov[r]
Subject and Object ComplementsThe complement of an intransitive verb always says something about the subject and is therefore called subjectcomplement.Alice is beautiful. (Here the complement beautiful says something about the subject Alice.)She seemed upset.The chief ver[r]
Grammar terms beginning with letters D and EDouble negativeA construction in which two or more negative words occur in a single clause.Examples are:I don’t have nothing to prove.I didn’t see nothing.Double negatives are common in colloquial English. Formerly they w[r]
1. Rationale for the research We are now living in the time of unstoppable development of the world in which international cooperation in general and cultural, educational exchanges in particular are vigorously promoted. In fact, learning foreign languages, especially English, has played an increasi[r]
Time expressions: as and whileBoth while and as can be used to talk about a longer background action that was in progress when somethingelse happened.We discussed his plans while we were having lunch.As I was driving down the road, I saw a strange sight.Note that while and as are conjunctions[r]
General English ExerciseThis grammar exercise tests your knowledge of basic English grammar and usage. Each question is followed byfour suggested answers. Choose the most appropriate one.1. Identify the verb form from the given alternatives.a) smartb) speakc[r]
Intransitive verbs as transitive verbsWhen an intransitive verb is used in a causative sense, it becomes transitive.Study the examples given below.The horse walks. (Intransitive)The man walks the horse. (Transitive – here the man causes the horse to walk.)Birds fly. (Intransitive)The b[r]
USING GAMES IN TEACHING GRAMMAR FOR STUDENTS INGRADE 10PART I. INTRODUCTION1. Reason for choosing the topicTeaching is said not to be a work but a mission. Everyone whose job isteaching knows that teaching is definitely a hard job and to be satisfied andsuccessful needs a[r]
17. Samson says: “I’ve been ____________________ to have a go on the computer.”18. Luka says: “I’ve been ____________________ an interesting book about Russia.”19. Jonathan says: “I’ve been ____________________ pool with one of the nurses.”20. Thomas says: “I’ve been ____________________ food[r]
Grammar terms beginning with Letter DDangling participleA dangling participle is a participle which is not grammatically linked to the rest of the sentence. For example, inthe sentence ‘Standing at the gate, a scorpion bit him’, the participial phrase ‘standing at the gat[r]
When the verb has two objectsMany verbs can be followed by two objects – a direct object and an indirect object. Common verbs that cantake two objects are: give, take, lent, buy, bring, fetch, get etc.The indirect object usually refers to a person. The direct object usual[r]
Grammar terms: simple sentence, singular, split infinitiveSimple sentenceA sentence which contains only one main clause. Examples are: She is coming; The king is dead; My brotherwants to buy a new car.SingularThe simplest form of an English noun. This is the[r]
Joining two sentences using a noun clauseMake one of the simple sentences the principal clause and change the other clauses into subordinate clauses.Note that the subordinate clause can be a noun clause, an adverb clause or an adjective clause.A noun clause acts as the subject or object
Noun clauses worksheetA noun clause can act as the subject or object of the verb. It can also act as the object of a preposition.Identify the noun clauses in the following sentences.1. I wondered what he was doing there.2. He replied that he would come.3. Sh[r]