by Phil Williams | Feb 26, 2013 | Definitions, Grammar, Words
To understand English rules, it is important to know the names of the English words that make up the language. Every word, phrase or component of a sentence can be defined by names and grammatical terms. The following is a list of the most common technical names for...
by Phil Williams | Feb 20, 2013 | Grammar
As explained in full in The English Tenses Practical Grammar Guide, the perfect forms (including simple perfect and continuous perfect forms) can be used with a future meaning in English. The simple perfect tense with future meaning shows something has not been...
by Phil Williams | Feb 15, 2013 | Grammar
Articles in English language, words used as determiners, are often one of the hardest things for students to master. They come before nouns, and tell us if the noun is known or unknown, the quantity, or the type of name it is. Choosing the correct determiner...
by Phil Williams | Feb 14, 2013 | Exercises, Grammar
This post discusses correct use of since, after and for in English language. It is followed by a brief exercise to test your skills. Since, after and for are often confused in expressing time, these simple explanations should help you understand the differences. Since...