Certain words and expressions are followed by particular prepositions. Here is a list of the most common combinations. Insist on She insisted on paying for… Continue reading
Prepositions after particular words and expressions
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Prepositions after particular words and expressions
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Bad at He is not bad at badminton. Believe When believe means accept as true it is used without a preposition. I won’t believe a… Continue reading
Collective nouns worksheet
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Read the following sentences. A large crowd gathered in the street. The hungry fox saw a bunch of grapes hanging from the vine. We were… Continue reading
Phrasal verbs with take
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Take is used in a number of common phrasal verbs. Here is a simple exercise about phrases using the word take. Complete the following sentences.… Continue reading
Subject-verb agreement
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The basic principle of subject-verb agreement is simple. If the subject is singular, it should be followed by a singular verb. If the subject is… Continue reading