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Future: will and shall

April 4, 2011 -

In British English, both will and shall can be used with first person pronouns with no difference of meaning. I will wait. OR I shall… Continue reading

Present progressive and be going to

April 3, 2011 -

We can use the present progressive to talk about future actions and events that are already planned or decided. What are you doing this weekend?… Continue reading

Infinitive clauses introduced by for + noun/pronoun

April 2, 2011 -

An infinitive can have its own subject. Study the following sentences. I will be happy to wash the car. (I will wash the car.) I… Continue reading

Prepositions Quiz # 3

April 1, 2011 -

Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions. Answers 1. He died in 1996. 2. We usually go and see Granny on Sundays. 3. We will… Continue reading

Infinitive clause as subject and object

March 31, 2011 -

In older English, it was common to use an infinitive clause as the subject of a sentence. To find fault with others is easy. To… Continue reading