ADJECTIVE AND NOUN COLLOCATIONS

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 verb of incomplet[r]

Gerund and present participleThe gerund and the present participle have identical forms. They are both formed from verbs and end in –ing.However, they have different uses. A gerund functions like a noun. It can do everything that a noun does. Aparticiple, on the ot[r]

• Shower: (noun) mưa trong một thời gian ngắn• Rain: (verb/noun) nước rơi từ những đám mây theo từng giọt• Downpour: (noun) mưa lớn• Pour: (verb) có mưa lớn• It’s raining cats and dogs: thành ngữ chỉ mưa lớn• Torrential rain: (noun) mưa rất lớn• Flood: (verb/nou[r]

Subject attributesThe subject may consist of one word or several words, but it must always have a noun in it. This noun which is themost important word in a sentence is often qualified by an adjective or the equivalent of an adjective which iscalled its attribute or enlar[r]

Complement clauseA complement clause is a clause introduced by a complementizer like that or whether. A complement clause isattached to a preceding noun, adjective or verb. In the sentence ‘The news that she was dead shocked us all’,‘that she was dead’ is a noun complement claus[r]

1. Gerunds:
1.1 Denifition:
A gerund is a non finite clause whose verb form is Ving ; it functions in the range of NPs.
Traditional Grammar called it a “verblike noun”.
Some grammarians call –ING constructions of this type gerunds. However this term is problematic. According to T.McArthur (ed). 1992[r]

English Banana.comTest Your Grammar SkillsSentence Building 2Write six sentences using this word order:article adjective noun verb (past simple) preposition article nounFor example:The stupid boy sat on the chair.Tip: don’t forget to start with a capital letter and put a full st[r]

Duc also is a handsome boy.=>Both Viet and Duc are handsome boys.Both + noun + and + noun=>Not only Viet but also Duc is a handsome boy.Not only + noun + but also + noun* Both*Not onlynounverb+adjectiveadverbandnounverbbut alsoadjective+adverb

Gerunds or present participles?We can use -ing forms (e.g. drinking, singing, smoking, running etc.) not only as verbs, but also like adjectives,adverbs or nouns.You are drinking too much these days. (Here the -ing form is part of the present continuous verb.)Barking dogs seldom bite. (Here the -ing[r]

What are prepositional phrases?A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition. Examples are: at a loss, in thecorner, by the way and on the roof. A prepositional phrase may end with a noun, pronoun, gerund or clausewhich acts as the object of the preposition.[r]

An overview of noun clausesA complex sentence consists of one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.Note that an independent clause can stand by itself and make complete sense. A dependent clause, on the otherhand, cannot stand alone. It has to be attached to an i[r]

In these 50 lessons, youre going to learn 1000+ collocations that will expand your vocabulary and help your English sound more natural.
Collocations are the typical or common combinations of words we use together.
When you make mistakes with collocations, the other person will usually understand you[r]

Tiredness: sự mệt mỏi Tire: trở nên mệt mỏi Tired: mệt mỏi UNIT 4 NOUN VERB ADJECTIVE ADVERB Advertisement: bài quảng cáo Advertising: sự, ngành quảng cáo Advertise: quảng cáo Agreement:[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[r]

Parts of speech exerciseWhat part of speech are the underlined words?1. She thought of a wise plan.2. I want to go now.3. Where are you going?4. That was a lovely evening.5. My father works in a factory.6. She must be a stupid.7. Selena is my best friend.8. The dress was expensive; still I bought it[r]

Different uses of thatThat is one of the commonest words in English. It is used in the following ways.As a demonstrative adjectiveAs a demonstrative adjective, that is used to point out people or things. It is followed by singular noun.Who is that boy?Give me that book.What was that no[r]

diseases like cancer.3.Memory or (the) brain.4.He feels uncertain about the benefits of apple juice.3.Listen and repeat the words. Then answerthe questions below.a.PreventDiseaseBonesWeightBrainBoosthealthyNounDiseaseBalanceSkeletonSystemBonesWeightBrainLungsAdjective

spellingarticle1Correction…while some concrete strategies 1 is are firmly in place forminimising waste …… while some concrete strategies 1 are firmly in place for 2minimise minimising waste …… the serious and alarming 3 consequence consequencesthe serious and alarming 3 consequences of[r]

good body condition,stronger resistance toillnesses, ect.Benefits of eating apples- Lose weight- Build healthy bones- Prevent diseaseslike cancerAct. 3. Listen and repeat the wordsa. Which words did you hear in the conversationb. Put the words into the categories as inthe tableNounDiseaseBala[r]

More about adjective clausesWe have already seen that an adjective clause is a subordinate clause that does the work of an adjective. Itqualifies a noun or pronoun in the main clause.An adjective clause is introduced by a relative pronoun or a relative adverb.Uneas[r]