BEFORE A VERB
Common nouns / Pronoun (personal/indefinite)
He became an artist. / It was raining. / They developed a plan / The business became.
Preposition
Excuses for being late./ I have to tell him./ She had to decide between staying and…
Auxiliary verbs/ Modal verbs
He was noticed by…/ She is going to Madrid…/ They are moving home./ They should come to…
Modal verb
The problem might be… /You could do it if…/ You must get some sleep.
Demonstrative pronouns
This is John / That was fantastic. / Those are my friends.
Relative pronoun
A schedule that proved to be…/ …which was very kind of him./ The person who saw the…
Adverb
He eventually joined …/ He often says that… / I had nearly finished when…/ We sometimes
watch football matches./ They usually start work at 8 a.m. / He quickly became proficient in…
There is someone on the phone…/ The kids really liked the movie.
Coordinating conjunctions
He stopped and said that…/…love what you do or do what…/I neither know nor want to know.
Not
He did not want to…/ They do not know about…/ He does not have…
AFTER A VERB
Preposition
He is in a meeting at the moment./ I arrived in Madrid last…/ She applied for a job in…
Adjectives She is interesting./ That car is expensive./ Their house has big windows.
Articles The mechanic fixed the car./ I found a coin on the ground./ I had her send an email to…
Personal pronouns (object) / Common nouns :
I had her send an email to…/ I told them that…/ He wanted me to…/ I don’t have time.
No/Not
He has no time to…/ There seemed no reason…/ They have not taken part in…
Adverbs
I have particularly enjoyed…/ He ran very slowly./ It has become increasingly clear that…
Subordinating conjunctions :
The movie had finished when…/ They behaved as if nothing had happened.
Relative Pronouns (relative clause):
…anyone could tell that he was…/ I suggested that they should …/ I accept that there is…
Personal pronouns (subject) -Omitted Relative Pronouns
…anyone could tell he was…/ I suggested they should start…/ I accept there is…
Quantifiers : He knew more than anyone…/ His car is more expensive than.../ He studied less
than…
Comparative adjective She is smarter than him…/ Their house has smaller …/ He runs faster
than…
Coordinating conjunctions : The watch can be stopped and started…/ I neither know nor want
to know.
Gerunds : I tried phoning him but…/ I prefer going to…/ She loves swimming./ She quitted
working there.
Past participles : The book was written by…/ it has been done to…/ …will have been finished...
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THINK OF THE WORD WHICH FITS BEST BEFORE AND/OR AFTER
THE VERBS AND COMPLETE THE TEXT BELOW.
Importance of Quality website design for your business
Only your custom web design characterizes ____ company. No one knows your business
better than ____ do. You know the flavour of the appearance you want to convey ___ your
customers.
By having a quality website, it is actually convenient ____both you and your prospective
client. You don't have to keep _______ the phone, and they don't have to call you during
hours that are inconvenient for them just to inquire _____ your services. From their
location, we can get business inquiries and information can ___ achieved through your site
anytime. Web designers are equipped ____ the right knowledge and expertise. They can
help ___ building and implementing online marketing strategies to suit ____ needs.
Internet marketing is one of the best advertising tools. It has gained a ___ of significance
in the last few years. Earlier, online marketing was a secondary advertising strategy.
However, it has ____ become an important mainstream marketing activity.
Website designers can help you boost online sales through different techniques. There is a
wide range of services like website development, SEO services, web copywriting, web
hosting, search engine marketing, email marketing, affiliate marketing, and much more.
______choosing from the variety of website designers, you need ___ check out their
portfolio. A good web design layout must ____ consider different browsers.
When you engage ____web page designer, make sure _____ know the problems
associated with dealing with different browsers. This is the only way to anticipate ___
quality of their work. A good designer ____ ask you in detail about your business plan,
desired audience and other such details. They _____ provide you with a functional, user
friendly and bug-free website.
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