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Connect Two Verbs

When using "and" to connect two verbs, you can often omit the second subject if it's the same as the first. Here are some examples: - I like reading books and writing stories. - She loves singing and dancing. - They enjoy hiking and camping. If the subjects are different, you'll typically include both subjects: - I like reading books, and my brother enjoys playing video games. In some cases, you can use a single subject with "and" to connect two verbs that are closely related: - She went to the store and bought some milk. Test your grammar

Comparative Adjective

The structure "as + adjective + as" is used for comparisons, indicating that two things are equal in some way. Here are some examples: - She is as smart as her brother. - This cake is as delicious as the one we had yesterday. This structure helps express similarity or equality between two things. Test your grammar!

Superlative Adjective

The structure "adjective + than" is used for comparisons, typically with comparative adjectives (ending in -er or using "more" or "less"). Here are some examples: - She's smarter than him. - This cake is sweeter than the one we had yesterday. - He's more experienced than his colleague. Comparative adjectives help express differences between two things. Let's answer this quiz

Verb Paralellism

Verb parallelism involves using similar verb forms or structures in parallel clauses or phrases. This helps create clarity, balance, and rhythm in writing or speech. Here are some examples: - I love reading, writing, and editing. (Parallel gerunds: reading, writing, editing) - She is running, jumping, and sweating. (Parallel present participles: running, jumping, sweating) - He will study, work, and succeed. (Parallel infinitives: study, work, succeed) Verb parallelism makes your message more effective and engaging. Let's answer this quiz 

Noun Modifier

A noun modifier is a word or phrase that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. It provides more information about the noun, such as its qualities, characteristics, or attributes. Examples: 1. "The big house" - "big" is a modifier that describes the noun "house". 2. "The delicious cake" - "delicious" is a modifier that describes the noun "cake". 3. "The student with glasses" - "with glasses" is a phrase that modifies the noun "student". Noun modifiers can be: 1. Adjectives (e.g., "happy", "blue", "tall") 2. Adjective phrases (e.g., "full of life", "very interesting") 3. Nouns (e.g., "stone wall", "book shelf") 4. Prepositional phrases (e.g., "with a smile", "in the park") Noun modifiers help to: 1. Clarify the meaning of a noun 2. Provide more detail about a noun 3. Distinguish one noun from another Let...

Tolerate vs tolerant vs tolerance

1. *Tolerate* (verb): To accept or endure something unpleasant or difficult. Example: "I can tolerate the pain." 2. *Tolerant* (adjective): Describes someone who is able to accept or endure something difficult or unpleasant without getting upset. Example: "She's a tolerant person who understands different views." 3. *Tolerance* (noun): The ability to accept or endure something difficult or unpleasant, or the amount of variation allowed in a measurement or calculation. Examples: - "The company promotes religious tolerance." - "The machine has a tolerance of 1 mm in its measurements." These words are related but serve different grammatical functions and meanings. Answer this quiz!

Thrill: Love, Lies, and Lust by Aisy

Chapter II Surat Kecil Seperti kertas putih yang dibuang ke pulau tak bernama, sepertinya kata-kata itu sangat cocok untukku saat ini. Bagaimana tidak, sampai detik ini aku masih belum tau siapa diriku, dimana diriku, dan siapa orang-orang yang merawatku. Aku masih belum bisa memecahkan teka-teki itu. Dan yang lebih parahnya lagi, kakiku masih belum bisa ku gerakkan.