For, since and ago for times – comparison and exercise
For, since and ago are all prepositions that can be used for time. When talking about time, they each cover specific times, usually to demonstrate the duration of an action or event. This article explains the difference between them, and when they can and can’t...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...“At the end” vs “in the end” explained with examples
What’s the difference between the following example sentences? At the end of the day we went home. In the end, it was a long day. At the end of the game, our team won. In the end, our team won. We were happy in the end. We weren’t happy at the end of the movie....Want to Master English?
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