A verbal noun is a noun derived from a verb. It exhibits all of the properties of ordinary nouns and none of the properties of… Continue reading
What are verbal nouns?
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Use of certain longer and shorter alternatives
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Many longer expressions have shorter alternatives. Examples are given below: Plenty of / a lot of / a great deal of = many / much… Continue reading
Direct and indirect object: position
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Some verbs can be followed by two objects – a direct object and an indirect object. Subject + verb + indirect object + direct object… Continue reading
Adverb particles and prepositions
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Some verbs are followed by adverb particles. Examples are: put on, take off, give away, bring up, call in. He was brought up by his… Continue reading
Auxiliary verbs and their equivalents
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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
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