The anomalous finites are used to form inverted sentence patterns. I had no sooner got into the train than it steamed off. No sooner had… Continue reading
Uses of anomalous finites – part II
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Uses of anomalous finites
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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
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