Some nouns are followed by particular prepositions. Test your understanding of these common noun + preposition combinations with this grammar exercise. Instruction: Complete the following… Continue reading
Common noun + preposition combinations
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Using rather
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Rather is used to talk about preferences. Don’t come today. I would rather you came tomorrow. (= I would prefer you to come tomorrow.) After… Continue reading
Adjective – positive or negative?
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Some adjectives refer to positive qualities; others refer to negative qualities. Read the adjectives given below and say whether they are positive or negative. Answers… Continue reading
Gerund and present participle
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The gerund and the present participle have identical forms. They are both formed from verbs and end in –ing. However, they have different uses. A… Continue reading
The qualifying infinitive
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The qualifying infinitive may be used: 1) to qualify a noun like an adjective Give me something to drink. Give me a chair to sit.… Continue reading
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