Or and nor Two singular nouns connected by or or nor take a singular verb. Neither Charles nor Benjamin was present there. Neither he nor… Continue reading
Agreement of the verb with the subject
A finite verb must agree with its subject in number and person. Read the examples given below. I am wrong. She is wrong. They are… Continue reading
Expressing concession and contrast
The same sentence showing concession or contrast can be expressed in several different ways. Study the examples given below. She is pretty. She is not… Continue reading
The subjunctive
The subjunctive is becoming much less common in modern English. However, in the past, this structure was used to express ideas such as desirability and… Continue reading
Verb terminology
While learning about verbs, you will come across grammatical terms like infinitives and gerunds. Below are explanations of these frequently used grammar terms. Infinitives The… Continue reading
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