Search Results for: adjectives

Infinitive clauses introduced by for + noun/pronoun

April 2, 2011 -

An infinitive can have its own subject. Study the following sentences. I will be happy to wash the car. (I will wash the car.) I… Continue reading

Rather

March 28, 2011 -

Rather is an adverb of degree. Its meaning is similar to quite or fairly. It is rather cold here. You are rather late. With adjectives… Continue reading

Correct usage of afraid

February 28, 2011 -

Afraid means ‘frightened’. Are you afraid? Afraid and fear Be afraid is more common than fear in an informal style. Don’t be afraid. (NOT Don’t… Continue reading

Demonstrative pronouns

February 22, 2011 -

Study the following sentences. This is a gift from my brother. Both watches are good; but this is better than that. My views are in… Continue reading

The with superlatives

February 20, 2011 -

Nouns with superlative adjectives normally have the article the. Note that the is dropped if there is a possessive. You are the most beautiful person… Continue reading