. . The verb write can take two objects. Sometimes this causes problems. Incorrect: He wrote me. Correct: He wrote to me. Notes We write something....
. . It is possible to change the degree of comparison without changing the meaning of a sentence. Study the following examples. Positive: I am as...
. . The prepositions above and about The word about can be used an adverb or a preposition. When about is used as a preposition, it...
. . Adjectives used as nouns In many sentences, adjectives are used to perform the purpose of nouns. Adjectives can be used with the article ‘the’....
. Against as a preposition . Against is a preposition. When you do something against somebody or something, you oppose them or it. Human rights organizations...
Conjunctions and relative pronouns A conjunction is merely a connecting word. In English, we require just one conjunction to connect two clauses. Conjunctions join together sentences...
Common mistakes in the use of uncountable nouns Read the following sentences. The sceneries here are not good. The scenery here is not good.Which of the...
. Get is a hard-working verb that is very common in spoken English. There are many meanings and uses of this verb, as you can see...
. Introductory it When the subject is an infinitive phrase, the sentence often begins with it. Instead of saying ‘To find fault with others is easy’,...
. . Common expressions with come and go . The structure go/ come for a … is used in some common fixed expressions referring to leisurely...
. Idioms Based on Countries and Nationalities . 1- To go Dutch – Meaning- To split the bill in arestaurant between everyone who ate together.Usage-...
15 Common Idioms for English Learners 1. Up in the air – “(to be) up in the air” means that something has not been resolved, finished...
. Expressions with “Pleasure” Here is a list of expressions using the word pleasure. Don’t believe I’ve had the pleasure – This expression is used to...
. Both and Both of Both is used to talk about two people or things.Both cats and dogs are kept as pets.Before a noun with a...
. Expressing lack of understanding and asking for a clear answer Here is a list of useful English phrases you can use to express that you...
Must expresses obligation and a strong necessity, it is followed by a verb without “to”. Have to, is an equivalent of Must but not as strong....
Writers are often unsure whether to use Miss Mrs and Ms when addressing a woman in an email or letter can use a grammar check. The...
Expressions with “Pleasure” Here is a list of expressions using the word pleasure. Don’t believe I’ve had the pleasure – This expression is used to suggest...
. . Metaphors and What They Mean Everyone has used metaphors in some form or other, whether they realized it or not. You might have described...
. Borrow or Lend Borrow and lend are often confusing words to new English learners. These two verbs cause a great amount of confusion! Do you...