Do a lot of + gerund This construction is used to emphasize the frequency with which an action is performed. Study the following sentences. He… Continue reading
Verbs and their properties
Verbs are words like see, work, drink, sleep, wait, shoot and take off. Verbs are distinguished from other parts of speech by a number of… Continue reading
What are verbal nouns?
A verbal noun is a noun derived from a verb. It exhibits all of the properties of ordinary nouns and none of the properties of… Continue reading
Use of certain longer and shorter alternatives
Many longer expressions have shorter alternatives. Examples are given below: Plenty of / a lot of / a great deal of = many / much… Continue reading
Direct and indirect object: position
Some verbs can be followed by two objects – a direct object and an indirect object. Subject + verb + indirect object + direct object… Continue reading
