The conjunction that is often left out. This is common in an informal style. Indirect speech That can be left out after common reporting verbs… Continue reading
Omission of that
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Using rather
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Rather is used to talk about preferences. Don’t come today. I would rather you came tomorrow. (= I would prefer you to come tomorrow.) After… Continue reading
Gerund and present participle
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The gerund and the present participle have identical forms. They are both formed from verbs and end in –ing. However, they have different uses. A… Continue reading
Verbs followed by gerunds and infinitives
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Some verbs and adjectives can be followed by either an –ing form or an infinitive. In some cases there is a difference of meaning. Here… Continue reading
Position of objects
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Objects follow their verbs. The only words that can go between a verb and its object are adjectives and determiners. These are words that say… Continue reading
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