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
In spite of, despite and because of
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Using like
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
Have to and have got to
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 and have got
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
Verbs of perception
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