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This post examines ways to replace really when it appears with a verb.

However, really is not the only offender. Beware of qualifiers such as especially, exceedingly, genuinely, immensely, thoroughly, truly, and very.

See also: 222 Ways to Avoid the Word "Very."
Really Plays a Part in Word Bloat
Many verbs such as the following may not need modifiers. Review each incidence.

Really give up
I really give up dieting whenever I see ice cream.
Really + Verb Cheat Sheet
Similar to the previous section, many occurrences of really in the following list could just be removed. If emphasis is important, investigate a strong verb or phrase to replace the really + verb construction.

Really accomplish: complete, consummate, excel, shine, succeed

Really agree: concur, endorse, formalize, ratify, support, verify

Really allow: approve, authorize, empower, license, sanction

Really annoy: exasperate, frustrate, incense, infuriate, provoke, vex

Really appreciate: apprize, cherish, prize, treasure, value

Really argue: battle, brawl, clash, feud, fight, row, scrap, wrangle

Really ask: beg, beseech, entreat, implore, petition, plead, solicit

Really avoid: abstain, circumvent, eschew, shun, skirt, spurn

Really believe: bank on, count on, depend on, expect, trust

Really belong: befit, click, do, fit, match, measure up, serve, suit

Really bite/chew: gnaw, gore, grind, mangle, maul, mutilate, tear at

Really blame: accuse, censure, denounce, reproach, upbraid

Really blow (1): blast, bluster, burst, gust, rage, storm, surge, whoosh

Really blow (2): disgust, nauseate, repel, repulse, suck

Really bounce: boomerang, carom, jounce, rebound, ricochet

Really brag: crow, gloat, posture, show off, strut, swank, swagger

Really break: crumble, disintegrate, shatter, smash, splinter

Really change: convert, metamorphose, revolutionize, transform

Really check: examine, explore, investigate, probe, scrutinize, study

Really coax: blandish, cajole, inveigle, sweet-talk, wheedle, whine

Really consider: cogitate, contemplate, deliberate, mull over, reflect

Really cry: bawl, bleat, blubber, howl, squall, wail, weep, yowl

Really cut: gash, gouge, lacerate, rip, shred, slash, tear, wound

Really decide: choose, determine, elect, resolve, settle on, undertake

Really diminish: die out, dwindle, fade, melt, peter out, shrink, taper

Really doubt: disbelieve, discount, distrust, question, suspect

Really emphasize: feature, highlight, showcase, stress, underscore

Really enjoy: bask in, delight in, luxuriate in, relish, revel in, savor

Really ensure: assure, certify, guarantee, promise, vouch

Really envy: be jealous of, begrudge, grudge, resent

Really excite: elate, electrify, exhilarate, overexcite, overstimulate

Really expect: await, believe, know, presume, take for granted

Really experience: encounter, face, live through, undergo, weather

Really explain: clarify, elucidate, expound, illustrate, spell out

Really feel: empathize, encounter, endure, experience, suffer, sustain

Really fear: dread, despair, quail at/before, shrink from, worry about

Really fill: cram, load, heap, overfill, pack, stuff, wad, wedge

Really frighten: alarm, horrify, panic, petrify, shock, terrify

Really get (2): appreciate, comprehend, grasp, master, understand

Really grieve: bemoan, bewail, keen, lament, languish, mourn

Really gulp (1): gasp, huff, hyperventilate, pant, puff, wheeze

Really gulp (2): belt down, chug, guzzle, knock back, scoff, swig

Really help: alleviate, empower, enable, encourage, expedite, relieve

Really hesitate: dither, falter, stall, vacillate, waffle, waver

Really hit: pummel, punch, slug, thrash, thump, wallop, whack

Really hold: clasp, clench, cling, clutch, crush, grasp, squeeze

Really hope: anticipate, dream of, expect, look forward to, yearn

Really hurt: ache, burn, pain, pound, rack, sting, throb, twinge, wrack

Really impress: amaze, astound, astonish, dumbfound, shock

Really jump (1): convulse, jerk, recoil, spasm, spring back, start

Really jump (2): bound, hurdle, leap, leapfrog, spring, vault

Really kill: butcher, decimate, destroy, massacre, slaughter, wipe out

Really know: comprehend, conceive, realize, savvy, understand

Really learn: absorb, conquer, digest, get the hang of, grasp, master

Really like: adore, idolize, lionize, love, revere, venerate, worship

Really listen: cock the ears, concentrate, eavesdrop, focus, heed, pay attention, prick up the ears

Really marvel: admire, gaze in awe, goggle, ooh and aah, wonder

Really matter: carry weight, have an effect, influence, make a difference

Really mean: aver, affirm, avow, declare, insist, maintain, profess

Really miss: ache for, crave, hunger for, long for, pine for

Really need: go without, lack, require, suffer deprivation, want for

Really offend: affront, appall, gall, harrow, mortify, outrage, wound

Really overdo: exhaust oneself, overexert, overextend, work too hard

Really pay: benefit, prove lucrative, reward, yield excellent results

Really please: delight, gratify, inspire, intoxicate, satisfy, thrill

Really pull: heave, jerk, snatch, tweak, wrench, wrest, yank

Really regret: bemoan, deplore, lament, repent, rue, suffer remorse

Really relate: bond, click, connect, hit it off, see eye to eye

Really reveal: advertise, announce, broadcast, foghorn, publicize

Really run: dash, fly, gallop, race, rocket, speed, sprint, zip, zoom

Really shine: flare, gleam, glint, glisten, shimmer, sparkle

Really shiver: judder, quake, tremble, vibrate

Really show: demonstrate, display, exhibit, flaunt, lay bare, parade

Really smile: beam, flash the teeth, grin, radiate happiness

Really startle: alarm, frighten, panic, scare, shock, stun, surprise

Really stink: disgust, offend the nose, pong, reek, repulse

Really suit: agree with, become, flatter, look good on, match

Really support: back, bankroll, encourage, endorse, promote

Really surprise: astonish, flabbergast, dumbfound, shock, stun

Really take it easy: chill, chillax, doze, idle, laze, loaf, lounge, relax

Really take it slow: beware, exercise caution, proceed with care

Really talk: chatter, blather, drone on, gibber, jabber, prattle, ramble

Really teach: demonstrate, explain, expound, indoctrinate, show

Really think: assume, meditate, mull over, reckon, ruminate, weigh

Really throw: catapult, fling, heave, hurl, hurtle, launch, propel

Really touch: affect, impact, influence, inspire, motivate, move, sway

Really travel: arrow, dash, fly, pelt, shoot, speed, zip, zoom

Really trust: assume, believe, count on, depend on, expect, rely on

Really try: attempt, endeavor, seek, strive, struggle, venture

Really tuck into: demolish, devour, gobble, gorge, scoff, wolf down

Really understand: comprehend, grasp, fathom, realize, twig

Really want: covet, crave, hanker, hunger for, lust after, yearn for

Really watch: babysit, monitor, pursue, supervise, surveil, track

Really work (1): drudge, grind, knuckle down, labor, slog, toil

Really work (2): function, hit the target, serve, succeed, triumph

Really worry: agonize, brood, dwell on, wrestle, torment oneself
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Tracy Turkey really wanted to get beyond the fence. Farmer Dave, you see, really liked turkey for Sunday dinner, and Tracy really knew her time was up.

The previous week, Wilhelmina had disappeared, and Tracy figured she was next.

She really tried hard to dig under the fence with her big turkey claws, but the dirt was too hard. She really chewed hard on the fence. Drats! It wouldn't give way.

Saturday night arrived. Tracy really shivered in fear when she realized that Farmer Dave would take her away soon.

But guess what, children? Farmer Dave didn't really want turkey that Sunday - at least not as the main course.
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Tracy Turkey needed to get beyond the fence. Now. Farmer Dave, you see, loved turkey for Sunday dinner, and Tracy realized her time was up.

The previous week, Wilhelmina had disappeared. Tracy figured she was next.

With her big turkey claws, she struggled to dig under the fence, but the dirt was too hard. She gnawed on the wire. Drats! It wouldn't give way.

Saturday night arrived. Tracy quaked in fear when she realized that Farmer Dave would take her away soon.

But guess what, children? Farmer Dave didn't hanker for turkey that Sunday - at least not as the main course.
really tried = struggled really shivered = quaked
Because this is fiction for children, many writers will insist that repetition of words such as really is not only permissible, but desirable.

An opposing camp argues that adults shouldn't talk down to children. These authors insist that well-written literature should be the core of each child's learning process.

You decide.

But consider this: Repetition of words such as really may make your work seem childish. If that's your aim, bravo. If not, perhaps it's time to reevaluate your writing.

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Verb tenses are verb forms (went, go, will go) which English speakers use to talk about the past, present, and future in their language. There are twelve verb tense forms in English as well as other time expressions such as used to. For English learners, knowing how to use English tenses can be quite a challenge. Never fear. Englishpage.com's verb tense tutorial will teach you to think like a native speaker. Let's get started!

How to use this tutorial:

1. Read Types of Verbs, Active vs. Passive, and the verb tense descriptions you want to learn.

2. Do the verb tense exercises below. Each exercise has links to the tenses covered. And don't miss our Verb Tense Final Test.

3. Use our Verb Tense Chart to learn about the types of tenses, and read through Common Questions about Verb Tenses.

Verb Tense Exercises

About the Verb Tense Chart

Look at the verb tense chart above. Do you see how it is arranged? It tells you a lot about how English speakers understand time. There are four present tenses, four past tenses, and four future tenses.

There are also three simple tenses, three continuous tenses, three perfect tenses and three perfect continuous tenses. These groupings can help you learn how English verb tenses are used.

For example, all simple tenses have similar uses. Perfect tenses also behave in the same way. Keep this in mind while reading our verb tense descriptions.

Did you also notice that present tenses and past tenses only have one form whereas future tenses have two forms?

How can I learn verb tenses?

Our native language changes the way we think about time. It also changes the way we use verb tenses. For example, Germans often make mistakes with present perfect. Why? Because it looks like a tense in German, which is NOT the same.

For this reason, you have to learn to think like an English speaker. You must learn how we see time. Our in-depth verb tense descriptions will help you.

Make sure you understand the details. Do you know how non-continuous and mixed verbs change tense usage? If not, read those pages again.

It is also good to know active and passive verb forms well. You don't want to have to stop in the middle of a sentence to think about forms.

You should also take some time to learn the large number of English irregular verbs. Don't worry. It's easy with our irregular verb flashcards!

How many verb tenses are there?

The answer depends on who you ask.

Linguists say English has three tenses: past, present and future. They call simple, continuous, perfect and perfect continuous "aspects" of each tense.

People who teach English as a foreign language say English has 12 tenses (simple present, present continuous, etc.)

In addition to the 12 tenses, there are extra forms ( used to, would always, and future in the past) which are used to express time in English. Here at Englishpage.com, we describe 15 verb forms.

What are the most common verb tense mistakes?

The most common mistake English learners make is to use simple present to talk about things that are happening now. With most verbs, that's wrong. Present continuous should be used.

Another big mistake is using present perfect with set times such as last week. That is not correct in English. And most English learners have problems with will and be going to.

Again, don't worry. All of these tenses are clearly explained in this tutorial.

What sources should I use to study tenses?

First, start with this Verb Tense Tutorial. You need to know the rules well.

Next, watch TV and movies in English. You should watch shows with lots of dialogue. Comedies and dramas are best. You need to find programs with natural language. Many teachers use shows like Friends or The Big Bang Theory in class.

You also need to read. Again, it is best to read books with lots of conversation.Take time to look at the details. Do you understand why each tense is used?

Where can I see examples of all the verb tense forms?

Each page in this tutorial has a Forms section with a link to a Complete List of Forms. That list shows examples of all forms for that tense. Here is the complete list of simple present forms.

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Free English verb tense tutorial with detailed tense descriptions and 30 verb tense exercises.

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Grammar Exercise - Relative Pronouns (Who, Whom, Which, Whose)

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An overview of how word order works in English sentences and the rules you need to follow for correct word order. Examples and exercises will help you learn how to structure sentences in the correct order. This is an intermediate level online English lesson.

Word order in English sentences is usually subject, verb, object. It is important to get this right, as having your words in the wrong order can completely change the meaning of the sentence. For example, 'The dog chased the cat.' has a completely different meaning to 'The cat chased the dog.' When you add more verbs, adjectives and adverbs to your sentences, there are simple rules to follow to get them in the correct position.

Word order: verb and object

Verbs and the objects of verbs go together in the sentence and we do not usually put words in between them. We keep the verb and the objects of the verb together.
Examples

I like apples very much. (not 'I like very much apples.')

Tom enjoys sports a lot. (not 'Tom enjoys a lot sports.')

The boy kicked the football hard. (not 'The boy kicked hard the football.')

I will not go to the shop. (not 'I to the shop will not go'.)

Do you have this jumper in green? (not 'Do you this jumper have in green?')

Word order: place and time

A verb and the place usually go together. Examples

I go home on the bus. (not 'I on the bus go home.')

I live in a city. (not 'I in a city live.')

I walk to work. (not 'I to work walk.')

If the verb has an object, time and place come after the verb + object.

Examples

I like to eat breakfast in the garden. (not 'I like in the garden to eat breakfast.')

I can meet you tomorrow. (not 'I can meet tomorrow you.')

In a sentence with place and time, place usually comes first in the sentence, then time.

Examples

I bought the shirt in town last week.

The party is at Tom's house this evening.

We can also put time at the beginning of the sentence.

Examples

The park is closed today.

or

Today the park is closed.

The train broke down yesterday.

or

Yesterday the train broke down.

Word order: adverbs with the verb

Some adverbs go with the verb in the middle of the sentence.

Example

Tom always goes to work by train. (not Tom goes to work by train always.')

These are some general rules about where to place our adverb (but there are exceptions).

- If the verb is one word, the adverb usually goes before the verb.

Example

Tom always goes to work by car. (not Tom goes always to work by car.')

- Adverbs go after am/is/are/was/were.

Example

We were also hungry. (not 'We also were hungry.')

- If the verb is two or more words, the adverb goes after the first verb.

Example

My parents have always lived in London. (not 'My parents have lived always in London')

- "Probably" goes before the negative.

Example

I probably won't see you. (not 'I won't probably see you.')

- We use 'both' and 'all' in these positions.

Examples

We all felt ill after the meal.

We are all going out this evening.

My parents are both teachers.

We have both applied for the job.

- Sometimes we use will/is/did etc. instead of repeating part of a sentence.

I've never done it and I never will (= I will never do it)

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As a "part of speech" transition words are used to link words, phrases or sentences. They help the reader to progress from one idea (expressed by the author) to the next idea. Thus, they help to build up coherent relationships within the text.

Transitional Words

This structured list of commonly used English transition words - approximately 200, can be considered as quasi complete. It can be used (by students and teachers alike) to find the right expression. English transition words are essential, since they not only connect ideas, but also can introduce a certain shift, contrast or opposition, emphasis or agreement, purpose, result or conclusion, etc. in the line of argument.
The transition words and phrases have been assigned only once to somewhat artificial categories, although some words belong to more than one category.

There is some overlapping with prepositions and postpositions, but for the purpose of usage and completeness of this concise guide, I did not differentiate.

Agreement / Addition / Similarity

The transition words like also, in addition, and, likewise, add information, reinforce ideas, and express agreement with preceding material.

Opposition / Limitation / Contradiction

Transition phrases like but, rather and or, express that there is evidence to the contrary or point out alternatives, and thus introduce a change the line of reasoning ( contrast).

Cause / Condition / Purpose

These transitional phrases present specific conditions or intentions.

Examples / Support / Emphasis

These transitional devices (like especially) are used to introduce examples as support, to indicate importance or as an illustration so that an idea is cued to the reader.

Effect / Consequence / Result

Some of these transition words ( thus, then, accordingly, consequently, therefore, henceforth) are time words that are used to show that after a particular time there was a consequence or an effect.

Note that for and because are placed before the cause/reason. The other devices are placed before the consequences or effects.

as a result

under those circumstances

in that case

for this reason

in effect

for

thus

because the

then

hence

consequently

therefore

thereupon

forthwith

accordingly

henceforth

Conclusion / Summary / Restatement

These transition words and phrases conclude, summarize and / or restate ideas, or indicate a final general statement. Also some words (like therefore) from the Effect / Consequence category can be used to summarize.

as can be seen

generally speaking

in the final analysis

all things considered

as shown above

in the long run

given these points

as has been noted

in a word

for the most part

by and large

to sum up

on the whole

in any event

in either case

all in all

Obviously

Ultimately

Definitely

Time / Chronology / Sequence

These transitional words (like finally) have the function of limiting, restricting, and defining time. They can be used either alone or as part of adverbial expressions.

Many transition words in the time category ( consequently; first, second, third; further; hence; henceforth; since; then, when; and whenever) have other uses.

Except for the numbers ( first, second, third) and further they add a meaning of time in expressing conditions, qualifications, or reasons. The numbers are also used to add information or list examples. Further is also used to indicate added space as well as added time.

Space / Location / Place

These transition words are often used as part of adverbial expressions and have the function to restrict, limit or qualify space. Quite a few of these are also found in the Time category and can be used to describe spatial order or spatial reference.

List of Transition Words

Transition Words are also sometimes called (or put in the category of) Connecting Words. Please feel free to download them via this link to the category page:
Linking Words & Connecting Words as a PDF.

It contains all the transition words listed on this site. The image to the left gives you an impression how it looks like.

Usage of Transition Words in Essays

Transition words and phrases are vital devices for essays, papers or other literary compositions. They improve the connections and transitions between sentences and paragraphs. They thus give the text a logical organization and structure (see also: a List of Synonyms).

All English transition words and phrases (sometimes also called 'conjunctive adverbs') do the same work as coordinating conjunctions: they connect two words, phrases or clauses together and thus the text is easier to read and the coherence is improved.

Usage: transition words are used with a special rule for punctuation: a semicolon or a period is used after the first 'sentence', and a comma is almost always used to set off the transition word from the second 'sentence'.

Example 1:
People use 43 muscles when they frown; however, they use only 28 muscles when they smile.

Example 2:
However, transition words can also be placed at the beginning of a new paragraph or sentence - not only to indicate a step forward in the reasoning, but also to relate the new material to the preceding thoughts.

Use a semicolon to connect sentences, only if the group of words on either side of the semicolon is a complete sentence each (both must have a subject and a verb, and could thus stand alone as a complete thought).

Further helpful readings about expressions, writing and grammar: Compilation of Writing Tips How to write good ¦ Correct Spelling Study by an English University

Are you using WORD for writing professional texts and essays? There are many easy Windows Shortcuts available which work (almost) system-wide (e.g. in every programm you use).

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The s-genitive is used to express a possessive relation between two objects. For example, the sentence: "This is my friend's book", expresses the idea that a book belongs to your friend.

Explanation

Sometimes you will need to express a possessive relation between people or things. This means telling if someone/something belongs to someone/something.

In this case, you use an "'s" after the noun or the name. Take a look at the following example:

You have a book. But it is not your book, it is your friend's book. This means: the book belongs to your friend.

In spoken language, you can also use the 's-genitive without a noun following it, especially when you talk about a house or an apartment that belongs to someone:

I'm going to Johnny's. Then everybody knows that you talk about Johnny's place or house.

Meet me at Julia's.

I'm staying at Thomas' tonight.

I'm going to Maria's.

He's staying at the Smiths' today.

Exercise: The possessive 's, the plural s' and the apostrophe ' I

Exercise: The possessive 's, the plural s' and the apostrophe ' II

Look at the example: The book of Anna Anna's book

Exercise: Possessive relations

Talking about possession

Rewrite the sentences as shown in the example. Use a possessive relation. Example: Julia has a new sweatshirt. Julia's new sweatshirt

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The s-genitive is used to express a possessive relation between two objects. For example, the sentence: "This is my friend's book", expresses the idea that a book belongs to your friend. Sometimes you will need to express a possessive relation between people or things. This means telling if someone/something belongs to someone/something.

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Video 1: 'if'-zinnen 'zero and first conditional'
In de eerste video over 'if'-zinnen krijg je een uitleg over 'if'-zinnen in het algemeen en over de 'zero and first conditional'. De 'zero and first conditional' zijn de eerste twee soorten 'if'-zinnen in de Engelse taal. Hoe vorm je de 'zero and first conditional'? Wat is belangrijk en waar moet je op letten? Check de video en daarna weet je het. Succes!

Video 2: 'if'-zinnen 'second and third conditional'
In de vorige video hebben we een stukje basiskennis over de 'if'-zinnen behandeld en hebben we gekeken naar de vorm van de 'zero and first conditional', de eerste twee soorten 'if'-zinnen in de Engelse taal. In deze video kijken we naar de vorm van de 'second and third conditional', de laatste twee soorten 'if'-zinnen in de Engelse taal. Watch, learn, like and share!

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Firstly, the conjunctive adverb on the contrary is used to deny a previously stated or implied idea.

He wasn't happy. On the contrary, he was furious.

In this example, the second sentence shows that the first idea (the suggestion that he would be happy) is incorrect.

Just because I'm alone doesn't mean I'm lonely. On the contrary, I enjoy being by myself.

Again, the second sentence ("I enjoy being by myself") is a denial of the previously implied idea that the person is lonely.

Helpful hint: The word contrary means opposite. Therefore, when we say " on the contrary, ..." we are saying something similar to "Actually, the opposite is true." For example, I'm not short. On the contrary, I'm quite tall!

Improper/Awkward Use of On the Contrary

With this definition in mind, some people (e.g. my students) occasionally use on the contrary in the same way as however, when in fact, these two adverbs are usually used differently. Here are some examples.

Donald Trump was not a great public speaker. On the contrary, Obama was a great presenter and speaker.

Here, the fact that Obama was a good speaker doesn't refute or deny the idea that Trump was not a great speaker. Each sentence has a different subject because they are about different people. Therefore, it would be more natural here to use another word to show contrast such as However, On the other hand, etc.

Most teachers give homework to students. On the contrary , some people argue that homework should be banned.

Similarly, even though some people think that homework should be banned, it doesn't change the fact that most teachers assign homework. In other words, the second sentence doesn't show that the first one is incorrect. Use another word for contrast here such as However/Nevertheless/Nonetheless, etc.

On the Contrary: A Simple Example

This example shows the difference clearly.
✓ I'm not short. On the contrary, I'm tall. (The second sentence proves the first one is incorrect.)
✗ My brother is short. On the contrary , I'm tall. (The second sentence doesn't prove the first sentence is incorrect because it's about someone else. Use a word like 'However' here.)

Summary

Use on the contrary to show that a previously-stated or implied idea is incorrect.

Do you think you understand? Try our on the contrary quiz.

Quiz: On the Contrary vs. However

Instructions: If the statement after the blank shows that the opposite of a previously stated/implied idea is true, select on the contrary. If the statement is only used to indicate contrast, select however.

1. The plan won't help the economy. , it will cost our country billions of dollars.

✓ On the contrary - The second sentence shows that the idea that the plan will help the economy (this is the proposed idea being discussed) is incorrect.

✗ However - These ideas don't contrast. They are both negative (bad) ideas.

2. I didn't think his joke was improper. , I found it quite funny.

✓ On the contrary - The second sentence shows that the first idea (that you thought that the joke was improper) is incorrect.

✗ - These ideas don't contrast. Both sentences show that you liked the joke.

3. Sportscars are fast. , they are usually pretty expensive.

✓ However - These ideas contrast.

✗ On the contrary - The second sentence does not show that the first one is incorrect.

4. Having money is important. , it isn't everything.

✓ However - These ideas contrast.

✗ On the contrary - The second sentence does not show that money isn't important (this idea may still be correct).

5. A: Do you think the new law will help the economy?

B: No. , I think it will cause more unemployment.

✓ On the contrary - The second sentence shows that the first idea, that the law will help the economy, is incorrect.

✗ - You cannot use 'However' (or but) after 'no' here because 'No' represents a negative answer to the question. The second sentence is another negative idea, so there is no contrast between 'No' and it.

5. It's not that I don't care. , I'm writing this letter because I care deeply about you.

✓ On the contrary - The second sentence shows that the first idea, the idea that you don't care, is incorrect.

✗ - These ideas don't contrast. Both sentences suggest that you care.

On the Contrary Vs. However: Aren't They Sometimes the Same?

They are not the same, but sometimes they can both be used between sentences.

Let me first show you how they differ with an example:

✗ One plus one isn't three. , it's two.

As you can see, you cannot use However to show an idea is 100% false. If the purpose of the second sentence is to correct a mistaken idea in the first sentence, you cannot join it with 'However'. You should use on the contrary in these cases (or nothing at all).

Here's a trickier example where they can be both used:

✓ People sometimes think Paul is British. However, he's South African.

✓ People sometimes think Paul is British. On the contrary, he's South African.

However is possible here to show the contrast between what people think and reality. The fact that he's South African doesn't mean that people don't think he's British. If we delete "People sometimes think" then using However becomes impossible:

Summary of Differences Between 'On the Contrary' and 'However'

You cannot use However to introduce a statement that shows the first sentence is completely false. (1 + 1 equals 3. However, 1 + 1 equals 2.)

You cannot use if the second statement doesn't show the first idea is incorrect. On the contrary(My brother is short. On the contrary, I'm tall.)

II hope this is helpful and has given you some clarity, not confusion. If you have questions, please leave a comment below.
- Written by Matthew Barton of Englishcurrent.com (copyright)

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Word Use: On the contrary (vs. However) - English Current

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Firstly, the conjunctive adverb on the contrary is used to deny a previously stated or implied idea. He wasn't happy. On the contrary, he was furious. In this example, the second sentence shows that the first idea (the suggestion that he would be happy) is incorrect. Just because I'm alone doesn't mean I'm lonely.

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Grammar Exercises - Plural Nouns (Plurals)

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English grammar exercises online. Plurals (plural nouns). Free exercises on regular and irregular plurals.

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There are two kinds of conditional sentences in English: real and unreal. Real conditional describes real-life situations. Unreal conditional describes unreal, imaginary situations. Although conditional forms might seem abstract at first, they are actually very useful and are commonly used in daily conversation. This conditional tutorial provides the descriptions and conditional exercises you need to master each and every form.

How to use this tutorial:

1. Read the conditional forms you want to learn. (If you use the older expressions conditional 0, 1, 2, and 3, click here.)

2. Do the conditional exercises below. Each exercise has links to the conditional forms covered. And don't miss our Conditional Final Test.

3. Also look at our Conditional Chart for an overview of real and unreal conditional forms.

Conditional Exercises

What are Conditional 0, 1, 2, and 3?

Some teachers and text books continue to use the older expressions conditional 0, 1, 2, and 3 to refer to four of the six conditional forms described in this tutorial. For English learners using these terms, here are links to the corresponding sections.

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Plural Nouns: Rules and Examples | Grammarly

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Most singular nouns are made plural by simply putting an -s at the end. There are many different rules regarding pluralization depending on what letter a noun ends in. Irregular nouns do not follow plural noun rules, so they must be memorized or looked up in the dictionary.

Plural Noun Rules

There are many plural noun rules, and because we use nouns so frequently when writing, it's important to know all of them! The correct spelling of plurals usually depends on what letter the singular noun ends in.

1 To make regular nouns plural, add ‑s to the end.

cat - cats

house - houses

2 If the singular noun ends in ‑s, -ss, -sh, -ch, -x, or -z, add ‑es to the end to make it plural.

truss - trusses

bus - buses

marsh - marshes

lunch - lunches

tax - taxes

blitz - blitzes

3 In some cases, singular nouns ending in -s or -z, require that you double the -s or -z prior to adding the -es for pluralization.

fez - fezzes

gas -gasses (note that gases is also an acceptable, and more commonly used, spelling of this plural noun)

4 If the noun ends with ‑f or ‑fe, the f is often changed to ‑ve before adding the -s to form the plural version.

wife - wives

wolf - wolves
Exceptions:
roof - roofs

belief - beliefs

chef - chefs

chief - chiefs

5 If a singular noun ends in ‑y and the letter before the -y is a consonant, change the ending to ‑ies to make the noun plural.

city - cities

puppy - puppies

6 If the singular noun ends in -y and the letter before the -y is a vowel, simply add an -s to make it plural.

ray - rays

boy - boys

7 If the singular noun ends in ‑o, add ‑es to make it plural.

potato - potatoes

tomato - tomatoes
Exceptions:
photo - photos

piano - pianos

halo - halos

With the unique word volcano, you can apply the standard pluralization for words that end in -o or not. It's your choice! Both of the following are correct:

volcanoes

volcanos

8 If the singular noun ends in ‑us, the plural ending is frequently ‑i.

cactus - cacti

focus - foci

9 If the singular noun ends in ‑is, the plural ending is ‑es.

analysis - analyses

ellipsis - ellipses

10 If the singular noun ends in ‑on, the plural ending is ‑a.

phenomenon - phenomena

criterion - criteria

11 Some nouns don't change at all when they're pluralized.

sheep - sheep

series - series

species - species

deer -deer

You need to see these nouns in context to identify them as singular or plural. Consider the following sentence:

However, when it comes to fish, things can get a little complicated.

Plural Noun Rules for Irregular Nouns

Irregular nouns follow no specific rules, so it's best to memorize these or look up the proper pluralization in the dictionary.

child - children

goose - geese

man - men

woman - women

tooth - teeth

foot - feet

mouse - mice

person - people

Plural noun FAQs
What is a plural noun?
A plural noun is the form of a noun used to show there are more than one. Most nouns simply add - or - to the end to become plural.
What is an example of a plural noun?
"Kids" is the plural noun form of "kid." Some nouns have an irregular plural form; for instance, the plural noun of "child" is "children," "childs."
What is the difference between singular and plural nouns?
Singular nouns represent only one thing, but plural nouns represent more than one. If someone stands alone we call them a "person" (singular), but if there's more than one person, we call them "people" (plural).

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Most singular nouns are made plural by simply putting an -s at the end. There are many different rules regarding pluralization depending on what letter a noun ends in. Irregular nouns do not follow plural noun rules, so they must be memorized or looked up in the dictionary.

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Possessive Case of Nouns: Rules and Examples | Grammarly

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The possessive case shows ownership. With the addition of 's (or sometimes just the apostrophe), a noun can change from a simple person, place, or thing to a person, place, or thing that owns something. There are a few different ways to form the possessive of a noun. We'll discuss these ways below.

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If the noun doesn't end with an s, add 's to the end of the noun. See the following examples:

Do we add another s for the possessive form of a name ending with s? Which is correct, Chris's chair or Chris' chair? James's car or James' car? Actually, both ways are correct. If a proper name ends with an s, you can add just the apostrophe or an apostrophe and an s. See the examples below for an illustration of this type of possessive noun.

You're sitting in Chris' chair.

You're sitting in Chris's chair.

Have you seen James' car?

Have you seen James's car?

Where is Jess' book bag?

Where is Jess's book bag?

But when you have a plural noun that ends in s, add just the apostrophe. This is also true when you have a proper noun that's plural.

This is the boys' bedroom.

Here's a tip: Should you write student's or students'?

When you have an ordinary noun like student, you can tell whether the possessive form refers to one student or many students by looking at where the apostrophe is. When you're talking about one student, add apostrophe + s:

In the sentence above, we are talking about the favorite subject of one student. When you're talking about many students, add an apostrophe.

In the sentence above, we are talking about several students who all share the same favorite subject.

If you have a compound noun (for example, when you're talking about two people who jointly own one thing), change only the last noun to the possessive. The examples below illustrate this usage of the possessive case.

If the possessor is a building, an object, or a piece of furniture, you don't need to add an apostrophe to show possession. See the examples below for reference:

Shut the car's door.

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The possessive case shows ownership. With the addition of 's (or sometimes just the apostrophe), a noun can change from a simple person, place, or thing to a person, place, or thing that owns something. There are a few different ways to form the possessive of a noun.