irregular verbs
1 common irregular verbs This is a list of the more common irregular verbs. Students should check that they know all of them. For a complete list...
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ellipsis 1: introduction
We often leave out words to avoid repetition, or in other cases when the meaning can be understood without them. This is called ‘ellipsis’. 1...
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two-part verbs 2: prepositional verbs
verb + preposition: listen to; look at Many English verbs are regularly followed by prepositions before objects. You never listen to me. (NOT You...
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can and could 1: introduction
1 grammar Can and could are modal auxiliary verbs (see modal auxiliary verbs: introduction-354). a There is no -s in the third person singular...
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prepositions (3): before particular words and expressions
This is a list of a few expressions which often cause problems. For other preposition + noun combinations, see a good dictionary.at the cinema; at...
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adverb position 3: end position
Adverbs of manner, place and time usually go in end position, often in that order. Adverbs of indefinite frequency (e.g. occasionally) sometimes...
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affect/effect
What is the difference between Affect and Effect? The simplest answer is that “Affect” is a verb while “Effect” is a noun...
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American and British English
These two varieties of English are very similar. There are a few differences of grammar and spelling, and rather more differences of vocabulary...
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about and on
Compare: a book for children about Africa and its people./a textbook on African history. a conversation about money./a lecture on economics. We...
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Verbs followed by infinitives and gerunds
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...
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