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...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...Articles and periods of time: when nouns become adjectives
In English, we often refer to periods of time as nouns. This means we name the period of time, and it may be used as a subject or object. Centuries, years, months, weeks, hours, and times of day can all be specific nouns. I do yoga on the second morning each week. My...How to choose between “In particular” and “particularly”
Particularly and in particular are used in English when we want to highlight something important, or individual. Both uses of particular have the same meaning, but are used in different ways. We could also say in specific and specifically (which is more formal but has...Want to Master English?
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