Anomalous finites are the only verbs in modern English which can form their negatives by the simple addition of not. Compare: He will come. He… Continue reading
Uses of anomalous finites
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Anomalous finites
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The term anomalous finites refers to the group of 24 finites given below: Is, am, are, was, were Has, have, had Do, does, did Will,… Continue reading
Special uses of some adverbs – Part II
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Too Too is used to mean ‘more than is required’. You ate too much. He is too fat. It is too hot to go out.… Continue reading
Special uses of some adverbs
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Very Very is commonly used before an adjective or another adverb in the positive degree. It means ‘to a great extent’. She is very beautiful.… Continue reading
Correct use of conjunctions – Part III
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Scarcely…when It is wrong to use than instead of when in these sentences: Scarcely had I reached the station than the train steamed out. (Incorrect)… Continue reading