The infinitive can be used with or without the marker to. These two forms of the infinitive are distinguished by the terms ‘to-infinitives’ and ‘bare… Continue reading
Uses of the bare infinitive
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The infinitive
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The infinitive is the base form of a verb. Examples are: write, run, break, read, walk etc. The infinitive may be preceded by the marker… Continue reading
If sentences
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Sentences containing the word if are called conditional sentences because they usually express a condition. Examples: If he comes, ask him to wait. If it… Continue reading
Uses of the verb have
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The verb have is used in a number of ways in English. It can be used as an auxiliary verb. It can also be used… Continue reading
Prepositions: Some special points to be noted
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Cases where prepositions are omitted Prepositions of time are generally omitted before words like ‘last’, ‘first’, ‘next’ or ‘this’. I met him last Friday. (NOT… Continue reading