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Letter writing

August 23, 2012 -

You can find four basic elements in both formal and informal letters: a salutation, an introduction, body text and a conclusion with signature. Salutation The… Continue reading

Direct and indirect speech exercise

August 22, 2012 -

A sentence has been given in direct speech. Out of the three suggested alternatives select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect… Continue reading

Sentences expressing request, advice, suggestion, prohibition etc., are called imperative sentences. When we change these sentences into the passive, we use reporting verbs like request,… Continue reading

Parts of speech exercise

August 20, 2012 -

Read the instructions given with each question and find the best answer. Answers 1. a) complexity, analysis, thesis, axis 2. b) autonomous, eligible, warm, open… Continue reading

Stative verbs

August 19, 2012 -

Continuous tenses can usually only be used with action verbs. Verbs can be of two kinds: action verbs and stative verbs. Stative verbs refer to… Continue reading