We have already learned that a singular noun takes a singular verb. John likes science fiction. (Here the singular verb ‘likes’ agrees with the singular… Continue reading
Agreement of the verb with the subject
Adjectives exercise
Complete the following sentences using the appropriate form of the adjective given in the brackets. Answers He is richer than his neighbors. The brides were… Continue reading
Perfect tenses exercise
Complete the following sentences using appropriate perfect tense forms of the verbs in the brackets. Answers The horse was in the stable last night, but… Continue reading
Gerund or infinitive Exercise
Complete the following sentences using gerunds or to-infinitives whichever is appropriate. Answers In the sentence “Coming events cast their shadows,” what is the grammatical function… Continue reading
Mixed Errors: Pale and Pail, Its and It’s, By Train and Told Exercise
Fill in the blanks. Answers The boy looked pale. Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water. He went to… Continue reading