A preposition is word used to describe the relationship between other words in a sentence. Prepositions are almost always combined with other words. In grammars,… Continue reading
Prepositions: some problems areas
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Rules of parellelism
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Unskillful writers do not always follow the rules of parallelism. They are worried that if they repeat clauses and phrases of the same kind, their… Continue reading
Repetition of keywords and phrases
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By repeating keywords and phrases, you can create a powerful cohesive effect. Be careful, though; too much repetition can create a ludicrous effect. Of course,… Continue reading
Spelling exercise
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Some words that are pronounced alike have very different meanings. Examples are: piece and peace. These word pairs cause a great deal of confusion. Here… Continue reading
Coherence and transitions
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You may have the most convincing ideas in the world. You might have even managed to express them in the most beautiful sentences. However, if… Continue reading
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