Study the following sentences. Incorrect: She told to me an interesting story. Correct: She told me an interesting story. The verb tell is followed by… Continue reading
Common errors in the use of verbs
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Verb patterns with it
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When the real subject is a gerund or an infinitive or a clause, it is used as a provisional subject to begin the sentence. Different… Continue reading
It as a provisional subject
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When the subject is a phrase that consists of a gerund (-ing form), it is used as a provisional subject to begin the sentence. Instead… Continue reading
Uses of the to-infinitive
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Look at the following sentences: To err is human. To retreat now would be a disgrace. What are the subjects of these two sentences? You… Continue reading
Uses of the bare infinitive
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The word to is frequently used with an infinitive, but it is not an essential part or sign of it. When an infinitive is used… Continue reading
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