Some verbs are followed by adverb particles. Examples are: put on, take off, give away, bring up, call in. He was brought up by his… Continue reading
Adverb particles and prepositions
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Auxiliary verbs and their equivalents
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Be able to instead of can Be able to often has the same meaning as can. He can walk on his hands. OR He is… Continue reading
Uses of need
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Need is used both as an auxiliary verb and as an ordinary verb. As an ordinary verb, need is used in the sense of require.… Continue reading
Uses of Must and Ought (to)
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Must remains unchanged whatever be the tense or the number and person of the subject. It can refer to the present or future. It can… Continue reading
Uses of May and Might
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Permission May is used to express permission. May not is used to deny permission. May I come in, sir? Yes, you may. May I go… Continue reading