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had
It is used to show order of two events that took place in the past.
"By the time I left school, the cake had been baked" |
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| Present progressive used with |
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| Myself should not be used a substitute for |
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use "whether" when there are two possibilities.
Use "if" in a conditional statement
Amit wasn't sure whether he could make it to the party.
If Amit comes to the party, he will bring a bottle of wine. |
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| Mom and dad gave the same punishment to me ... to you |
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| My pasta sauce is far superior...my mother-in-law's |
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| .."there is" may be frequently omitted |
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| to create a consise sentence. |
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Restrictive clauseExample:
The book that is on the bureau is mine. |
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provides essential information about the subject of the sentece: it restricts the meaning of the sentence by identifying the essential qualities of the noun or pronoun.
Do not use commas with a restrictive clause |
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