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
Verb patterns with gerund
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Verbs and their properties
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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?
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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
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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
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Some verbs can be followed by two objects – a direct object and an indirect object. Subject + verb + indirect object + direct object… Continue reading