Study the following sentences. Incorrect: She told to me an interesting story. Correct: She told me an interesting story. The verb tell is followed by… Continue reading
Common errors in the use of verbs
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Verbs and their properties
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Verbs are words like see, work, drink, sleep, wait, shoot and take off. Verbs are distinguished from other parts of speech by a number of… Continue reading
Auxiliary verbs and their equivalents
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Be able to instead of can Be able to often has the same meaning as can. He can walk on his hands. OR He is… Continue reading
Uses of need
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Need is used both as an auxiliary verb and as an ordinary verb. As an ordinary verb, need is used in the sense of require.… Continue reading
Uses of Must and Ought (to)
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Must remains unchanged whatever be the tense or the number and person of the subject. It can refer to the present or future. It can… Continue reading
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