Most English verbs can be followed by prepositions or adverb particles. Examples are: switch off, turn down, walk down, look at, stare at, sit down… Continue reading
Verbs with prepositions and particles
Verbs
Common errors in the use of verbs
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
Verbs and their properties
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
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
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