The subject of a sentence is the thing, creature or person that does the verb in a sentence. Take a look at the following sentence: The dog chased the cat. The verb is “chased”. This is the action. But something needs to do the action. That something in this case is the “dog”. “Dog” therefore … Continue reading The Subject of a Sentence
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Some Notes on April 2023 in Southern England
With its showers and sunny spells, its breezes –chilly at times – and patches of warmth, April 2023 was a gloriously classic April. When April comes, primrose and bluebell, celandine and dead nettle rise up. My mood lifts and the desire to get outside and go for long walks stirs with renewed vigour … April … Continue reading Some Notes on April 2023 in Southern England
Determiners
Introduction Nouns usually come with a particular kind word in front of them : The cat, a cat, this cat, that cat, these cats These words are all known as determiners. What job do determiners do? They help you identify which particular thing or things you are referring to. They help determine or define how … Continue reading Determiners
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