Double negative A construction in which two or more negative words occur in a single clause. Examples are: I don’t have nothing to prove. I… Continue reading
Grammar terms beginning with letters D and E
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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
Words that can be left out
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Unstressed words are often left out at the beginning of a sentence if the meaning is clear without them. Words that can be left out… Continue reading