Tag: conjunction
Conditional Sentences without “IF”
Conditional sentences formed without the conjunction if and utilizing inversion with modal verbs such as should, had, were, and could often convey hypothetical or unreal situations.
Adverbial(Adverb)Clauses
Adverbial clauses are groups of words that function as adverbs in a sentence. They provide additional information about the action in the main clause, answering questions such as when, where, why, how, to what extent, or under what conditions.
Parallelism in English Grammar
In English grammar, the phenomenon where similar or parallel elements within a sentence are presented with a balanced and harmonious structure is called parallelism. It involves using the same grammatical form or structure for items in a list, a series, or a comparison to enhance clarity, coherence, and overall readability.
Adverb, conjunction, and preposition examples
These examples demonstrate how the same word can function as different parts of speech (conjunction, preposition, or adverb) based on its context within a sentence. Understanding the context is key to correctly identifying their functions.
Preposition – “For”
I made a reservation for two at the restaurant. She wrote a heartfelt letter for her best friend. In each of these sentences, the preposition for is used to convey the idea that something is being done or provided with the intention of giving it to someone else