The difference is:
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Saturday, October 23, 2010
English punctuation....
What is the difference between clauses and phrases???
The difference is:
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The difference is:
More English punctuations, visit: http://www.english-the-easy-way.com/Punctuation_English/Punctuation_English_Page.htm
today we are learning.....PREPOSITIONS..........
What are prepositions?
Prepositions are words that specify place, direction, and time. There are three types of prepositions.
Time Prepositions - Time prepositions define time. Examples of Time Prepositions – in, at, on, throughout, during, for, while etc.
Place Propositions - Place prepositions clarify the place someone or somebody. Examples of Place Prepositions – in, on, at, beside etc.
Direction Prepositions - Direction prepositions are used to clarify the direction of someone or something. Examples: under, over, right, left etc.
How to use a preposition?
1. The prepositions usually comes before the noun.
2. Prepositions can be used with all forms of nouns (e.g. collective nouns, pronouns etc).
3. Prepositions can't come after a verb, but can be used before a gerund or verb
in noun form.
4. The rules above do not change and there are no exceptions to the rules.
Here are some exercises for you to do. Please post your answers through the comment box and state your name. Marks will be given for participation. Enjoy!
Fill in the blanks and choose the best word given: against, at, by, for, from, in, like, near, of, on, to, up, with.
1. She is doing a degree course _____ a university.
2. His trousers were washed _____ the washing machine.
3. We had to climb slowly _____ the hill.
4. His house looks _____ a temple.
5. How many _____ the members will join the trip?
6. Don't lean that ladder _____ the wall.
7. I don't usually feel tired _____ the morning.
8. Have you heard anything _____ him yet?
9. My house is quite _____ to your school.
10. Put this _____ your drawer and do not let anyone see it.
Fill in the blanks and choose the best word given: about, across, after, along, among, behind, beside, off, since, through, under, without.
1. The referee ordered two players _____ the field.
2. I could see her _____ the window.
3. He sings whenever he is _____ the influence of alcohol.
4. We have not met _____ early last year.
5. She came up and sat _____ me.
6. Police want to know all _____ it and are calling for witnesses.
7. Innocent civilians were _____ the casualties.
8. Please shut the door _____ you.
9. How long can you survive _____ light or heating?
10. Who is looking _____ you when your parents are not in?
Prepositions are words that specify place, direction, and time. There are three types of prepositions.
Time Prepositions - Time prepositions define time. Examples of Time Prepositions – in, at, on, throughout, during, for, while etc.
Place Propositions - Place prepositions clarify the place someone or somebody. Examples of Place Prepositions – in, on, at, beside etc.
Direction Prepositions - Direction prepositions are used to clarify the direction of someone or something. Examples: under, over, right, left etc.
How to use a preposition?
1. The prepositions usually comes before the noun.
2. Prepositions can be used with all forms of nouns (e.g. collective nouns, pronouns etc).
3. Prepositions can't come after a verb, but can be used before a gerund or verb
in noun form.
4. The rules above do not change and there are no exceptions to the rules.
Here are some exercises for you to do. Please post your answers through the comment box and state your name. Marks will be given for participation. Enjoy!
Fill in the blanks and choose the best word given: against, at, by, for, from, in, like, near, of, on, to, up, with.
1. She is doing a degree course _____ a university.
2. His trousers were washed _____ the washing machine.
3. We had to climb slowly _____ the hill.
4. His house looks _____ a temple.
5. How many _____ the members will join the trip?
6. Don't lean that ladder _____ the wall.
7. I don't usually feel tired _____ the morning.
8. Have you heard anything _____ him yet?
9. My house is quite _____ to your school.
10. Put this _____ your drawer and do not let anyone see it.
Fill in the blanks and choose the best word given: about, across, after, along, among, behind, beside, off, since, through, under, without.
1. The referee ordered two players _____ the field.
2. I could see her _____ the window.
3. He sings whenever he is _____ the influence of alcohol.
4. We have not met _____ early last year.
5. She came up and sat _____ me.
6. Police want to know all _____ it and are calling for witnesses.
7. Innocent civilians were _____ the casualties.
8. Please shut the door _____ you.
9. How long can you survive _____ light or heating?
10. Who is looking _____ you when your parents are not in?
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