Subordinating conjunctions – e.g. “while”, “though”, “however”, “despite”, “because”, “since” – imply that one condition in a sentence depends on (i.e. is subordinate to) another. Commonly, they are used to indicate exceptions to a rule or highlight an alternative.
Date Posted : Apr 11, 2011 
Mechanics
Written by : EKurtz
A compound verb is a combination of two verbs: 1) A so-called “auxiliary” verb – meaning, basically, an “additional” verb, and 2) a participle – past or present – that is essentially the “main” verb and that follows the auxiliary verb.
Date Posted : Apr 11, 2011 Mechanics
Written by : EKurtz
Consider the following pairs of examples: Here is a variety of dry fruits, i.e., fruits that are dried to remove moisture. Eddy is fond of eating dry fruits, e.g., fig, apricot, raisins, prunes, dates, etc. The hospital is working towards prevention of communicable diseases, i.e., infectious diseases that are transmitted from person to person. The […]
Date Posted : Jul 11, 2010 Mechanics
Written by : Jane