Infinitive The infinitive is a particular verb form which expresses the verbal idea in its simplest form. It has no marking for tense, mood, person… Continue reading
Grammar terms
Terms
Grammar terms beginning with the letter I
Imperative The sentence type illustrated in English by the following distinctive sentence pattern: Come here! The imperative commonly expresses a command. In English, an imperative… Continue reading
Common idioms with take
Pick /take up the ball and run with it This is an American idiom. It means take an idea or plan and develop it further.… Continue reading
What are verbal nouns?
A verbal noun is a noun derived from a verb. It exhibits all of the properties of ordinary nouns and none of the properties of… Continue reading
Complement clause
A complement clause is a clause introduced by a complementizer like that or whether. A complement clause is attached to a preceding noun, adjective or… Continue reading