The infinitive is always used without to after the auxiliaries can, could, may, might, must, will, would, shall, should, do, does and did. She can… Continue reading
Infinitives after auxiliaries
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Phrasal verbs beginning with put
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The word put is used in a large number of phrasal verbs. Put across To put something across is to make it understood. He failed… Continue reading
Absolute phrase
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When a participle and the noun that comes before it together forms an independent phrase, the structure is often called an absolute phrase. Examples of… Continue reading
An overview of participles
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This lesson provides a detailed overview of participles. Participles are non-finite verbs used as adjectives. Participles usually end in –ing or –ed. Since participles are… Continue reading
Difference between conjunctions, relative pronouns and relative adverbs
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Conjunctions, relative pronouns and relative adverbs can be used to connect two clauses. The grammar is different. Prepositions do not connect two clauses. They merely… Continue reading