Some adjectives and verbs can be followed by either a gerund (-ing form) or an infinitive. I started teaching when I was 20. OR I… Continue reading
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Interchange of degrees of comparison – part II
Study the given sentence: Iron is more useful than any metal. The sentence given above doesn’t make sense because it means that iron is more… Continue reading
Interchange of the degrees of comparison
It is possible to change the degree of comparison without changing the meaning of a sentence. Study the following examples. Positive: I am as strong… Continue reading
Dare and Had Better
Dare is used both as an ordinary verb and as an auxiliary verb. The ordinary verb dare is used in the sense of defy, challenge… Continue reading
Uses of Need
Need is used both as an ordinary verb and as an auxiliary verb. As an ordinary verb need is used in the sense of require.… Continue reading