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1

Truly, Madly

Words ending in -ly are often adverbs, but it’s a dangerous rule to follow: see if you can do better.

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2

Active and Passive

Show by means of sentences whether these verbs can be used both in active and also in passive constructions.

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3

Prepositions

Make up sentences to show which prepositions we use after each word given.

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4

Subject and Object

Compose two sentences for each of these nouns, one where it is the subject of the verb and (if possible) one where it is the object.

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Adjectives

Compose your own sentences to bring out the meaning of these adjectives.

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By Leaps and Bounds

Make up a scenario for each of these prepositional phrases, such as ‘beyond endurance’ or ‘for no reason at all’.

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