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Restrictive vs. Non-Restrictive Clauses

Restrictive vs. Non-Restrictive Clauses

### Relative clauses can be classified into two main types: restrictive (defining) clauses and non-restrictive (non-defining) clauses. These types serve different purposes and have distinct characteristics. ### Restrictive (Defining) Clauses Restrictive clauses provide essential...

Relative Pronouns and Clauses

Relative Pronouns and Clauses

### Relative pronouns and clauses are used to provide additional information about a noun or pronoun in a sentence. They are essential for creating complex sentences that are both accurate and varied. ### Relative...

Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

### Pronoun-antecedent agreement ensures that pronouns agree in number, gender, and person with the nouns (antecedents) they refer to. It’s crucial for clarity and coherence in writing. ### Basic Rules 1. **Singular antecedents take...

Advanced Subject-Verb Agreement

Advanced Subject-Verb Agreement

Module 3: Subject-Verb Agreement and Pronouns Advanced subject-verb agreement goes beyond the basic rules of matching singular subjects with singular verbs and plural subjects with plural verbs. It involves understanding how various elements in...

Conditional Sentences

Conditional Sentences

Conditional sentences are used to express actions or events that are contingent upon specific conditions. They often consist of two clauses: the “if” clause (the condition) and the main clause (the result). There are...

Modal Perfects

Modal Perfects

### Modal Perfects Modal perfects combine modal verbs with the perfect aspect to express degrees of certainty, necessity, possibility, permission, obligation, and other modalities about past events. These constructions are formed using a modal...

Modals and Semi-modals

Modals and Semi-modals

### Modals and semi-modals are auxiliary verbs that provide additional meaning to the main verb in a sentence. They express necessity, possibility, permission, ability, and other types of modality. Let’s delve into the details....