Compound Sentences
A compound sentence consists of two or more clauses of equal rank. Study the sentence given below. He got off the floor and walked away. He got off the floor. He walked away. Here...
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Complex Sentences
A complex sentence consists of one main/independent clause and one or more subordinate clauses. The subordinate clause is usually introduced by a subordinating conjunction or relative pronoun. There are three types of subordinate clauses....
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...
Difference Between Comparative And Superlative
We use the comparative to compare one person, thing, action, event or group with another person, thing etc. We use the superlative to compare somebody/something with the whole group that she/he/it belongs to. Mary...
Comparison Using Comparative Adjectives And Adverbs
To say that people, things etc are unequal in a particular way, we can use comparative adjectives/adverbs. She is older than me. Tom is taller than his brothers. Iron is more useful than any other metal. He is cleverer than her. In...
Common Writing Mistakes Of ESL Students
If you are an ESL student you should know how difficult it is to write a good essay. Good essay writing skills are essential for success in tests like TOEFL and IELTS. A good...
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...