The infinitive cannot be used with certain words which require a preposition followed by a gerund (ing form). Here is a list of verbs that… Continue reading
Words that cannot be followed by infinitives
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Parts of speech exercise
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What part of speech is the underlined word? Answers If you don’t want something, then it is expensive at any price. Any is an adjective… Continue reading
Common similes
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A simile is a figure of speech in which one thing is compared with another things. Here are some common similes in English. As crooked… Continue reading
When to use some and any
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The words some and any are determiners. They are used to modify nouns. Some and any can be used with both countable and uncountable nouns.… Continue reading
Adjective clauses used as co-ordinate clauses
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An adjective clause is a subordinate clause which serves the same purpose as an adjective. It modifies a noun or pronoun in the main clause.… Continue reading