We can use a Group B determiner directly before nouns. We don’t have to use of. We need to buy some sugar. (NOT We need… Continue reading
Of with determiners
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Determiner
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A determiner is a word which typically forms the first element in a noun phrase. Examples are: the, my, this, much, any, those etc. A… Continue reading
Gerunds as simple nouns
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Many words which were originally gerunds are now treated as simple nouns. Examples are: parting, lightning, helping, filling, painting etc. Most of these words take… Continue reading
Gerunds or present participles?
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We can use -ing forms (e.g. drinking, singing, smoking, running etc.) not only as verbs, but also like adjectives, adverbs or nouns. You are drinking… Continue reading
Prepositions Quiz 2
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Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions. Answers The boy walked ——————– the road. along The river flows ——————- the bridge. under The work was… Continue reading