By using the absolute construction This method is used when the sentences have different subjects. The chief guest took his seat on the dais. The… Continue reading
Ways of combining two or more simple sentences into one simple sentence
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More about object complements
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Some transitive verbs can be followed by an object together with an object complement (an expression that gives more information about the object). The object… Continue reading
Sentence correction
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Incorrect: Neither Peter nor John were present. Correct: Neither Peter nor John was present. Two singular nouns connected by or or nor should be followed… Continue reading
Cases where words can be left out
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When expressions are joined by and, but or or, we often leave out repeated words or phrases of various kinds. Study the following sentences A… Continue reading
Participles as adjectives
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Participles can often be used as adjectives before nouns, or after be and other copular verbs. A fallen leaf A lost dog An interesting book… Continue reading
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