Take is used in a number of common phrasal verbs. Here is a simple exercise about phrases using the word take. Complete the following sentences.… Continue reading
Phrasal verbs with take
Verbs
Idioms and phrases with play
A number of common idiomatic expressions use the word play. Here is a list of them. Play along To play along is to pretend that… Continue reading
Phrasal verbs with pass
A phrasal verb is a two-word idiomatic expression. It is made by putting a verb and a preposition or an adverb particle together. Pass is… Continue reading
Word order: position of verbs
Verbs usually go immediately after subjects. There are mainly two kinds of verbs: auxiliary verbs and main verbs. A verb can consist of just one… Continue reading
Verbs: some common mistakes
Here is a list of errors students often make in the use of verbs. Incorrect: My father told me that honesty was the best policy.… Continue reading