Absolute Constructions
An Absolute construction consists of a noun and a participle usually used at the beginning of the sentence. A participle is a derivative of a non-finite verb, which can be used in compound tenses or voices, or as a modifier. Participles often share properties with other parts of speech, in particular adjectives and nouns. The constructions are usually used create a single sentence out two or more in order to capture a reader’s attention. Absolute constructions are usually used in written than in spoken English.
For Example:
All things considered, it was great idea.
Time permitting, we shall visit him.
God forbid, I may not wish on any one.
Adjectives for Comparisons
A syllable is a unit of organization for a sequence of speech sounds. For example, the word water is composed of two syllables: ‘wa’ and ‘ter’. Adjectives are words which describe a noun in detail, i.e. more beautiful, faster, higher stronger etc.
The use of ‘er’ or ’est’, more /most for Comparative/Superlative degrees is a cause for confusion for most people. Where do you use er/est and where to use more/most. A simple Thumb rule involves if the given noun has more than two syllables use more/most else use er/est.
For Example:
faster athlete than him(ath and lete the two syllables)
more beautiful,most beautiful(beau ti ful three syllables)
