When none, neither, either and any are followed by of + plural noun or pronoun, they are normally used with singular verbs in a formal… Continue reading
Singular and plural: details
Lessons
When to use past verb forms to talk about present or future?
A past tense does not always have a past meaning. In some kinds of sentences, past verb forms are used to talk about the present… Continue reading
Question word + infinitive as object
A question word + infinitive can serve as the object of a verb. Study the following sentences. I don’t know what to do. (Here the… Continue reading
Inversion after negative expressions
When a negative adverb or expression is put at the beginning of a sentence, it is usually followed by auxiliary verb + subject. These structures… Continue reading
Verbs that can be followed by object + infinitive
Many English verbs are followed by object + infinitive, rather than by a that-clause. Examples are: advise, allow, ask, beg, cause, command, compel, encourage, expect,… Continue reading