In spite of, despite, although
Click on this link for a clear explanation on how to use these words in a sentence, plus a short practice exercise at the bottom.
Adjectives followed by prepositions
and click on this link for even more information and practice
Error Correction from Sept. 27
1) Incorrect: The reason I chose this article was because I am interested in politics.
Click on this link for a clear explanation on how to use these words in a sentence, plus a short practice exercise at the bottom.
Adjectives followed by prepositions
and click on this link for even more information and practice
Error Correction from Sept. 27
There were two sentences that I needed to double-check at home:
1) Incorrect: The reason I chose this article was because I am interested in politics.
Correct: The reason I chose
this article is I am interested in politics.
OR
I
chose this article because I am interested in politics.
2) Incorrect:
A driver who texts while driving is
at more risk of having an accident.
Correct: A driver who texts while driving is at higher risk of having
an accident. OR
A driver who is texting while driving is at more risk of
having an accident.
See http://www.grammar-quizzes.com/adv_whenwhile.html for more information
Adjective Order
Which sentence is correct?- He married a successful, older woman.
- He married an older, successful woman.
Don't know? Not sure? Click here to go to the University of Victoria's ELC Study Zone page on adjective order.
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