Look at the following sentences: To err is human. To retreat now would be a disgrace. What are the subjects of these two sentences? You… Continue reading
Uses of the bare infinitive
The word to is frequently used with an infinitive, but it is not an essential part or sign of it. When an infinitive is used… Continue reading
Structures with to-infinitives
Subject + verb + to-infinitive In this pattern, the infinitive is used as the object of the verb. She wants to go. I want to… Continue reading
Interrogative structures
Subject + verb + interrogative + clause I asked where she was going. Nobody knows when he will arrive. I wonder what he wants. She… Continue reading
Position of frequency adverbs
Frequency adverbs (e.g. often, always, never, sometimes, generally, seldom, rarely, ever, frequently etc.) usually go in the following positions: before the main verb after the… Continue reading
