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...Reflexive pronouns – uses and exercises
Reflexive pronouns are used in English to refer to a noun, adjective, adverb or pronoun when the subject is the same as the object in a clause. Here’s an example: Bob dresses himself. The subject, Bob does the action to him, also the subject, but the pronoun...Adjectives and Adverbs: a brief guide
Adjectives and adverbs are describing words. They add details to other components of a sentence. They can be used in a variety of ways, and some uses have regional variations. Generally, however, the simplest way to think of them is that adjectives describe nouns...Since, after and for
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...Want to Master English?
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