Home » Intermediate English » Rule: Use verb + preposition to give the preposition an action. Sentence Structure Formula: verb + preposition Examples: 1. She’s putting on her new shoes. 2. Michael’s running around me. Exercise Exercise 1: Underline the verb + preposition in each sentence below. 1. I am …
Home » Intermediate English » Once he builds this pool, he’s asking for his money back. Definition: Subordinate clauses are dependent clauses that start with subordinate conjunctions or relative pronouns. Examples: After I go to the store, I will go to the library. …
Home » Intermediate English » Rule: Use noun + preposition followed by a gerund to give more information about the subject. Sentence Structure Formula: noun + preposition + gerund Examples: 1. The author’s book about running was very good. 2. We had a conversation …
Home » Intermediate English » Rule: Use a verb + preposition followed by a gerund to give the preposition an action. Sentence Structure Formula: verb + preposition + gerund Examples: 1. We talked about hiking. 2. I’m interested in being an astronaut. Exercise …
Home » Intermediate English » Rule: Using the rules of the prepositions taught earlier, use adjective + preposition followed by a gerund in order to express the way you feel about a certain action. Sentence Structure Formula: adjective + preposition + gerund Examples: 1. …
Home » Intermediate English » He is nervous about buying stocks. Prepositions: to Sentence Structure Formulas: to + the (object) to + verb Examples: 1. He’s carrying the garbage to the trash can. 2. I wanted to drive. through through + the (object) The …
Home » Intermediate English » Prepositions: at Sentence Structure Formulas: at + the place Examples: They are at the grocery store. *Note: at is most commonly used when you are standing next to something, but not actually in it. in in + the …
Home » Intermediate English » She needs to relax. Prepositions: at Sentence Structure Formulas: at + a specific time at + night Examples: 1. The movie starts at 8:00pm. 2. My class is at 8:15am. in in + month in …