Search Results for: adjectives

So much and so many

July 22, 2011 -

So is a degree adverb. It is mostly used in situations where very is also a suitable word. She is so beautiful. = She is… Continue reading

Words ending in -ise and -ize

July 21, 2011 -

Many English words can be spelt with either –ise and –ize. In American English, the spelling with –ize is preferred. In British English, both forms… Continue reading

Common mistakes

July 7, 2011 -

Too and too much Before adjectives without nouns and before adverbs we use too, not too much. You are too kind to me. (NOT You… Continue reading

Many adjectives end in –ic or –ical. Adjectives ending in –ic Academic, artistic, athletic, catholic, domestic, dramatic, emphatic, energetic, fantastic, linguistic, majestic, neurotic, pathetic, public,… Continue reading

Non-assertive words

April 13, 2011 -

There are some words which are mainly used in affirmative sentences. Examples are: some, once, already, somebody, something, sometimes, somewhere, someone etc. These words are… Continue reading