Or and nor Two singular nouns connected by or or nor take a singular verb. Neither Charles nor Benjamin was present there. Neither he nor… Continue reading
Subject-verb agreement: either, neither, nor, or
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Agreement of the verb with the subject
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A finite verb must agree with its subject in number and person. Read the examples given below. I am wrong. She is wrong. They are… Continue reading
Expressing concession and contrast
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The same sentence showing concession or contrast can be expressed in several different ways. Study the examples given below. She is pretty. She is not… Continue reading
The subjunctive
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The subjunctive is becoming much less common in modern English. However, in the past, this structure was used to express ideas such as desirability and… Continue reading
Verb terminology
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While learning about verbs, you will come across grammatical terms like infinitives and gerunds. Below are explanations of these frequently used grammar terms. Infinitives The… Continue reading