a) The second conditional expresses a present or future tense except when the conditional is embedded within a main clause . In such cases, the tense expressed is that expressed by the verb in the main clause. 1) Is except a preposition

An experienced animal trainer was killed Wednesday in an accident with a killer whale at SeaWrold in Orlando, law enforement and park officials said. Place quote marks around the quoted material. This is direct speech. In direct speech, the

The subjunctive doesn't exist in only the present tense of if clauses. All other present tense subjunctive constructions use the subjunctive. Correct? I don't understand "present tense subjunctive constructions". If there is such

Could you explain when exactly we can reduce relative clause if there is no be verb? I know I can say: English has an alphabet that consists or consisting of 26 letters. You are mixing a gerund phrase in with a subordinate noun clause.

I would be greatful for a few tips, many thanks.. Elementary level Describing a person's physical appearance. Parts of the body, colours and clothing (please don’t focus solely on body parts etc but consider physical characteristics

Theresia: You did not accept my earlier corrections to this essay in this posting: http://www.englishforums.com/English/ReviewWritingIeltsPreparation/2/wzbjh/Post.htm Now I have to take time to repeat these corrections with an explanation. I will

Akdom: The present participle is one of the verb forms. Others are past participle and (bare) infinitive. In English we use these forms for different functions - in verb phrases, as adjectives and even nouns. Have you ever heard a singing yellow

These sentences are trying to use the subjunctive mood of the verb "be". You can read the complete section on the subjunctive in wikipedia . Here is an excerpt that pertains to these sentences: to express a command, request, or

<< the end of the virtuous life of Abigail will be grave. >> Please educate me about noun phrases. I'm still trying, but I'm slow to catch on. I never heard of them until I joined EF. Any group of words beginning with a noun is

Hello, again. I have 9 questions this time. Brace for impact. QUESTION 1: I have a question concerning the linking of 2 complete sentences with a comma. I know that it is correct to do this; however, consider that the 1st complete sentence