Prepositions show various kinds of relations. The most important among them are the following: Place She ran across the street. The boy fell among the… Continue reading
Relations shown by prepositions
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Phrasal verbs
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There are numerous phrasal verbs in English. Although they are not considered appropriate in formal writing, phrasal verbs are very common in speech. Here is… Continue reading
Some equivalents of modal auxiliary verbs
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Be able to instead of can and could He is able to do it on his own. (= He can do it on his own.)… Continue reading
Dare and Had Better
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Dare is used both as an ordinary verb and as an auxiliary verb. The ordinary verb dare is used in the sense of defy, challenge… Continue reading
Uses of Need
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Need is used both as an ordinary verb and as an auxiliary verb. As an ordinary verb need is used in the sense of require.… Continue reading