Some verbs are followed by adverb particles. Examples are: put on, take off, give away, bring up, call in. He was brought up by his… Continue reading

In English, we use special forms of the verb phrase to express a lot of important meanings – for example, questioning, willingness, possibility, obligation, certainty… Continue reading

In some languages, a negative word like nobody, nothing or never has to be used with a negative verb. In English, these words are themselves… Continue reading

Contracted and uncontracted negative questions have different word order. Uncontracted negative questions are usually used in a formal style. Aren’t you coming? (Contracted – auxiliary… Continue reading

The negative verb forms are made by putting not after an auxiliary verb. She has invited us. (Affirmative) She has not invited us. (Negative) It… Continue reading