Some verbs can be followed by two objects – a direct object and an indirect object. Subject + verb + indirect object + direct object… Continue reading
Direct and indirect object: position
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Adverb particles and prepositions
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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
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