Collective nouns Collective nouns are usually treated as singular and take singular verbs. However, they may take a plural verb when we are talking about… Continue reading

Or and nor Two singular nouns connected by or or nor take a singular verb. Neither Charles nor Benjamin was present there. Neither he nor… Continue reading

A finite verb must agree with its subject in number and person. Read the examples given below. I am wrong. She is wrong. They are… Continue reading

The same sentence showing concession or contrast can be expressed in several different ways. Study the examples given below. She is pretty. She is not… Continue reading

The subjunctive is becoming much less common in modern English. However, in the past, this structure was used to express ideas such as desirability and… Continue reading