Why we say “make a change to it” but “change it”
Using make with a noun creates a more complex sentence than cases where it is possible to use the noun as a verb. For example: I want you to make a change to this picture. I want you change this picture. In these sentences, change is used as a noun and a verb. When...On Display vs In a Display: preposition use
We can say a painting is on display in the museum or in a display at the museum. The difference is that on display describes the general action, that the painting is being displayed, while in a display says it is part of an event. This uses a fundamental difference...English pronunciation: disappearing sounds
In English, fluent pronunciation often leads to many sounds disappearing, especially in unstressed syllables, or when two words are linked. The following are a few basic rules for understanding the way sounds disappear in spoken English, and are a good starting point...Articles and periods of time: exercise
This exercise tests understanding of articles and periods of time. As some periods of time can be used as nouns or adjectives, this tests your knowledge of how a period of time is used in a sentence. It will also test use of articles with sequential numbers. Complete...Want to Master English?
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