Archive for May, 2008
Using Prepositions In English
24 May 2008
A preposition is a word that’s used to describe when or how a specific action takes place in a sentence. The most common prepositions in the English language are: for, in, of, on, and to. When used properly, these words lend depth and strength to your verbs and make it clear how each part of [...]
Adjectives and Noun Enhancement
24 May 2008
Just like other languages, English uses a different word to denote descriptors that enhance or modify nouns. These words, called “adjectives,” run the gamut from numbers and colors to generic opinion-based descriptions. When working with adjectives, you’ll want to keep in mind the main types, and then think about how they change the meaning and [...]
When Is A Question An Indirect Question?
15 May 2008
“Where is the dog?”
“Can you tell me where the dog is?”
Both of these questions ask the same thing, but they are different kinds of questions. “Where is the dog?” is called a direct question and “Can you tell me where the dog is?” is an indirect question even though both questions are asking the same [...]