Some verbs and adjectives can be followed by either an –ing form or an infinitive. In some cases there is a difference of meaning. Here… Continue reading
Position of objects
Objects follow their verbs. The only words that can go between a verb and its object are adjectives and determiners. These are words that say… Continue reading
Noun clause markers
Recognizing a noun clause isn’t all that difficult. They are usually introduced by the conjunctions that, if or whether. Noun clauses can also be introduced… 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
Word order: position of adjectives
Different kinds of words go in different positions in a sentence. For example, nouns usually go at the beginning of a sentence. Adjectives usually go… Continue reading
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