afraid and fear In an informal style, be afraid is more common than fear. Don’t be afraid, (not Don’t fear) She’s afraid that I might find out...

In English, if you want to follow a verb with another action, you must use a gerund or infinitive. For example: We resumed talking. (gerund – verb...

We use “able” especially in the structure be able + infinitive. This often has the same meaning as can. There is a negative form...

Some styles of writing and speech have their own special grammar rules, often because of the need to save space or time.1 advertisements and...