Some nouns and adjectives can be followed by –ing forms. We usually use a preposition to connect the noun or adjective to the –ing form.… Continue reading
‘ing’ forms used like nouns
Lessons
Proper placement of clauses and phrases
Phrases and clauses should be placed in such a way that they relate clearly to the words they modify. Move a phrase or clause in… Continue reading
Why and why not
In short replies to affirmative statements, we use why? In short replies to negative statements, we use why not? Compare: ‘Jane has decided to quit… Continue reading
May / might + have + past participle
The structure may / might + perfect infinitive is used to talk about the possibility that something happened in the past. It could also be… Continue reading
Plural uncountable nouns
Some uncountable nouns are plural. They have no singular forms with the same meaning, and cannot be used with numbers. Common examples are: arms, groceries,… Continue reading