Question: In the following words can you indicate whether the word stress is on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th syllable using the British pronunciation.
Constantinople, Economy, Photograph, Present (noun), Advert, To Suspect, Permit (noun), Convict (verb), Extraction, Conviction, Transportation, Photographer, Suspicious, Economics, Permit (verb), Recording, Convict (noun), Economical, Extract.
Can you tell me in the following sentences whether there is - one main clause, one main clause followed by a subordinate clause, two main clauses or a subordinate clause followed by a main clause.
1 - Sophie, who comes from France, works for the Environment Agency.
2 - Mark loves watching movies, yet he can't afford to see every film.
3 - Although the C.D player was expensive, Bryan decided to buy it.
4 - I tripped on the kerb while crossing the road.
5 - We can play squash or we can play tennis.
6 - What we do in life, echoes in eternity.
7 - I have 15 students, made up mostly of Japanese, in my class.
8 - Chris, who was late for work, rused out without his keys.
9 - I'm tired and want to go to bed.
10 - You can do teaching work or you can do conservation work.
In the below sentence can you state what each word is using this terminology - Adjective, Auxiliary Verb, Definite Article, Indefinate Article, Main Verb, Noun, Preposition, Adverb, Conjunction, Determiner, Gerund, Modal Verb, Pronoun, Superlative Adjective.
Many people think grammar is boring, but when you understand how language works, it can become one of the most interesting things you can study.
In the below sentence can you state what each word is using this terminology - Adjective, Auxiliary Verb, Definite Article, Indefinate Article, Main Verb, Noun, Preposition, Adverb, Conjunction, Determiner, Gerund, Modal Verb, Pronoun, Superlative Adjective.
Students of grammar are usually good teachers and often enjoy working hard for long hours.