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Yes / No questions

January 25, 2014 -

Yes / No questions are those questions that expect ‘yes’ or ‘no’ as answer. These questions do not take the question words when, what, where… Continue reading

Punctuation marks with independent clauses

January 23, 2014 -

Independent clauses can be separated (or connected) in a variety of ways. Full stop When both clauses are of equal importance and can stand on… Continue reading

Direct and indirect objects

January 22, 2014 -

The direct object is the receiver of the action mentioned in the sentence. John hit the ball. (Direct object: the ball) Be careful to distinguish… Continue reading

To, in order to, so as to

January 21, 2014 -

Compare the two sentences given below. I went to his office to meet him. I went to his office in order to meet him. Although… Continue reading

Using where and wherever

January 20, 2014 -

The word where has several uses. It can be used as a question adverb. In this case it introduces a direct or indirect question. Where… Continue reading