In this lesson, we look at how to use the tricky prepositions for, since and ago. For is used for a period of time that something goes on. I’ve been working for hours. I’ll do the job for a ...

Prepositions of time. We use ‘at’ when we’re talking about a very specific period of time. "I'm going to the park at 2pm." We use ‘on’ when we’re talking about days as it is a bit more ...

Adverbs can’t be objects of prepositions. You can’t say “for quickly” or “at happily” or “with slowly.” And because “awhile” is an adverb, you can’t say “for awhile.” ...

Conjunctive Adverbs and the Time Relationship. Again, it is necessary to ensure that students understand the differences in meaning between connectives in the following list. ... Prepositions and the ...

One of the coolest things about the English language is how flexible it is. Verbs can be used as nouns. Adjectives can pinch hit for adverbs. Prepositions can fill in for conjunctions. Nouns can ...

The number of verbs that can form phrasal verbs in English is limitless. But the number of short adverbs and prepositions that can accommodate this structure is much smaller. They include more or less ...

Mastering English grammar is crucial for clear communication. Common errors among new speakers often follow predictable ...