Verbs

Verb + object + complement

November 18, 2011

Some transitive verbs can be followed by an object together with an object complement which is usually an expression that gives more information about the object. They elected him their leader. (Object – him; object complement – their leader) You make me happy. (Object – me; object complement – happy) I found her attitude disgusting. [...]

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Irregular verbs

March 29, 2011

English has many irregular verbs. Students should make sure that they know all of them. Here is a list of the more common irregular verbs. For a complete list of irregular verbs, see a good dictionary. Infinitive Simple past Past participle Arise Arose Arisen Awake Awoke Awoken Bet Bet, betted Bet, betted Beat Beat Beaten [...]

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Verbs with prepositions and particles

March 17, 2011

Most English verbs can be followed by prepositions or adverb particles. Examples are: switch off, turn down, walk down, look at, stare at, sit down etc. Please sit down. Can you switch off the light? Why are you staring at me? I saw Alan as I was driving down the street. She ran into the [...]

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Common errors in the use of verbs

January 9, 2011

Study the following sentences. Incorrect: She told to me an interesting story. Correct: She told me an interesting story. The verb tell is followed by an indirect object without to. Incorrect: She told that she wouldn’t come. Correct: She told me that she wouldn’t come. OR She said that she wouldn’t come. When used with [...]

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