Search Results for: adjectives

That-clauses

January 12, 2012 -

As a conjunction that has little real meaning. It simply connects two clauses. I realized. She was innocent. (Two separate sentences.) I realized that she… Continue reading

Sentence pattern – part II

January 4, 2012 -

We can modify a basic sentence pattern by adding noun phrases, determiners, adverbs and other elements. Fire burns. -> The fire burns. Dog barks. ->… Continue reading

Infinitive or -ing form?

December 24, 2011 -

Some verbs and adjectives can be followed by either an –ing form or an infinitive. In some cases, there is a difference of meaning. Love,… Continue reading

‘ing’ forms used like nouns

November 14, 2011 -

Some nouns and adjectives can be followed by –ing forms. We usually use a preposition to connect the noun or adjective to the –ing form.… Continue reading

Words with appropriate prepositions

August 12, 2011 -

Some verbs, adjectives and nouns are followed by particular prepositions. Here are some of the most common combinations. Note that alternatives are sometimes possible, and… Continue reading