The word for can be used as a preposition and a conjunction. As a preposition, it is followed by a noun. Let’s buy some flowers… Continue reading
Using for
Using since
Since can be used as an adverb, a conjunction and a preposition. Since as a preposition As a preposition, since is followed by a noun/noun… Continue reading
Subject verb agreement: some problem points
Collective nouns Collective nouns are usually treated as singular and take singular verbs. However, they may take a plural verb when we are talking about… Continue reading
Subject-verb agreement: either, neither, nor, or
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
Agreement of the verb with the subject
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