The words do and make are often confused. They have very similar meanings; however, there are some differences as well. In this lesson, we will… Continue reading
Using do and make
Idiomatic expressions with prepositions
Verbs often combine with prepositions. These combinations are called phrasal verbs. There are numerous phrasal verbs in English and they cause a great deal of… Continue reading
Compare to and compare with
To show likeness, compare is usually used with to. Life is often compared to a dream. She likes to compare herself to her mother. My… Continue reading
The subjunctive mood in English
The subjunctive mood is not very common in English. It was, but now it has lost most of its importance. However, it is still used… Continue reading
Classification of verbs
Transitive and intransitive verbs Verbs can be classified in several ways. First, some verbs require an object to complete their meaning. ‘She read…’ Read what?… Continue reading