Grammar Corner
Are you struggling with English grammar? Do you have doubts about a particular language point? Would you like some extra tips to improve your English?
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, why not email Professor Mayfair, our resident owl and source of wisdom, for help? Every month Professor Mayfair will pick a student's question at random and give his answer below. Remember Professor Mayfair is a very busy owl: he loves to help students with their language problems, but for dilemmas/worries of a different nature please refer to your friends, neighbours, family or doctor!
You can email Professor Mayfair at:
professormayfair@mayfairschool.co.uk
Below is a selection of answers to previous questions from students:
'Which' or 'Where' - by Professor Mayfair
Answering negative questions - by Professor Mayfair
'Have' or 'Have got' - by Professor Mayfair
'Most', 'most of' and 'almost' - by Professor Mayfair
Is it better 'to do something' or 'have something done'? - by Professor Mayfair
What is the difference between 'steal' and 'rob?' - by Professor Mayfair
How to use 'noun modifiers' - by Professor Mayfair
‘Active and passive’ - by Professor Mayfair
‘Used to’ and 'to be used to doing' - by Professor Mayfair
‘Needn't have’ and 'didn't need to' - by Professor Mayfair
‘Who’ or ‘Whom’ - by Professor Mayfair
'Less' or 'Fewer' - by Professor Mayfair
‘Tell’ , 'Talk' or ‘Say’ - by Professor Mayfair
Mixed Conditionals - by Professor Mayfair
'All' or 'Every' - by Professor Mayfair
Subject and Object Questions - by Professor Mayfair
'When should I use CAPITAL LETTERS?' - by Professor Mayfair
'Grow up' - by Professor Mayfair
'Bored' and 'Boring' - by Professor Mayfair
'Linking words' - by Professor Mayfair
'There is' and 'There are' - by Professor Mayfair
