The subordinate clauses Archive
How to Use Question Marks Correctly
Punctuation is important. It is an essential part of the signaling system of language and is central to effective communication - as well as to the passing of exams. A lot of people, however, make an awful mess of punctuation, which means that their performance in essays suffers and that ... Continue reading
English Writing Tips – Paragraph Logic
There are only a few questions that you need to ask yourself. Have I written a sentence? Do I need a compound sentence? Do I need subordinate clauses? Have I produced all these elements in accordance with the rules? Does my sentence make sense and read well? Beyond the individual ... Continue reading
Essay Writing – Tone and Vocabulary
Can you see anything wrong with this paragraph? The risk of damnation is made clear in Kyd's "The Spanish Tragedy" by the use of a ghost from hell, called Revenge, who acts as a chorus to the play. This provides a formal framework which contrasts with the violent actions of the ... Continue reading
How to Write Topic Sentences Confidently
It is useful to think of the first sentence of a paragraph as the 'topic' sentence. In our revised version of the letter, the topic sentence is: David was not able to attend school yesterday. It is effective as an opening because it is such a controlled, almost declamatory, statement. ... Continue reading