Category: Grammar

Complements Of Adjectives

Some adjectives can be followed by other words and expressions which complete their meaning. These adjective ‘complements’ can be of different kinds. For example, some adjectives are followed by preposition + noun / -ing form. Others...

Subject And Object Complements

Some clauses consist of a subject, the verb be and an expression that either modifies the subject or denotes something identical to the subject. Jane is a journalist. The children were very excited. Susie is in...

Degrees Of Comparison

English adjectives and adverbs commonly distinguish three degrees: the positive (the basic form), the comparative (expressing a higher degree than is present in something else) and the superlative (expressing a maximal degree). Comparative and superlative adjectives: formation The comparative is formed with –er or more; the superlative is...

Common Writing Mistakes To Avoid

Make sure that each sentence has an independent (or main) clause. A dependent clause cannot stand on its own. It must be added to an independent clause. Dependent clauses are introduced by subordinating conjunctions. Common...

Common Mistakes In The Use Of Verbs

Can you use verbs correctly? Test what you know with this verbs worksheet. If you want to learn more about the correct use of verbs before doing this exercise, please go to this study...

Relative Pronouns Common Mistakes

Relative pronouns are words like who, which, that, whom etc. In this lesson we will learn about the common mistakes in the use of relative pronouns. Incorrect: Alice, that does my hair, has moved to another...