In spite of is used as a preposition. The structure in spite of + noun means more or less the same as although + clause.… Continue reading

Like is one of those verbs that are not normally used in continuous forms. ‘What do you think of the cake?’ ‘I like it.’ (NOT… Continue reading

The structure have (got) to is used to talk about obligation. It has a similar meaning to must. I have got to get up early… Continue reading

Have got means exactly the same as have in most cases. Note that got-forms of have are informal. They are mostly used to talk about… Continue reading

Hear, see, watch, notice and similar verbs of perception can be followed by object + infinitive without to or object + -ing form. There is… Continue reading