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When we want to show that something belongs to somebody or something, we usually add ‘s to a singular noun and an apostrophe ‘ to a plural noun, for example: the boy’s ball (one boy) the boys’ ball (two or more boys) Notice that the number of balls does not matter. The structure is influenced [...]
Case refers to how nouns and pronouns are used in relation to the other words in a sentence. The three cases are subjective, objective, and possessive. See below for a chart of pronoun cases. :: Subjective Case Subjective case is sometimes called the nominative case. A noun or pronoun is in the subjective when it [...]
Pronouns are words that take the place of nouns. :: Personal Pronouns Personal pronouns are the most commonly used pronouns. Singular personal pronouns: I, me, you, he, him, she, her, it Plural personal pronouns: we, us, you, they, them Example: John baked a cake for Eileen = He baked it for her. :: Possessive Pronouns [...]
Every noun can also be distinguished as count or mass (uncountable) . :: Countable Nouns Count nouns are nouns that can be quantified or counted with a number. A few examples: : Names of persons, animals, plants, insects, and their parts: a boy, a kitten, a rose, an ear, three boys, seven kittens, twelve roses, [...]
Nouns can be divided into two categories: common nouns and proper nouns. :: Common Nouns Common nouns name ordinary things that are not specific or important enough to be capitalized (except at the beginning of a sentence). Common nouns refer to any of a class of people, places, or things. Common nouns include most of [...]
A noun is any word that defines a person, place, or thing in a sentence. Nouns give names to: : Concrete Things: Carlos lost his keys. : Abstract Ideas: Her personal philosophy is odd. : Abstract Qualities: She says I lack sensitivity. : Feelings: I feel great joy when I run. : Actions: Parking can [...]
abandon + verb(-ing) about + verb(-ing) accuse obj of + verb(-ing) acknowledge + verb(-ing) admit (that) + verb(-ing) admit to + verb(-ing) adore + verb(-ing) advise + verb(-ing) | + verb obj + to infinitive advocate + verb(-ing) afford + to infinitive after + verb(-ing) against + verb(-ing) agree + to infinitive aim + to [...]
Verbs that take objects are known as transitive verbs. Verbs not followed by objects are called intransitive verbs. Some verbs can be either transitive verbs or intransitive verbs, depending on the context: Direct Object I hope the Senators win the next game. No Direct Object Did we win? The meaning of a transitive verb is [...]
Verbs may be in one of three moods: indicative, imperative, or subjunctive. The indicative mood is used to make factual statements. The imperative mood makes a request or a command. The subjunctive mood can express a doubt or a wish using clauses beginning with “if” or “that”; it can also express a request, demand, or [...]
Verbs are subdivided into two groups, regular verbs and irregular verbs, on the basis of how their past tense and past participles are formed. See below for tips on how to distinguish between them. :: Regular Verbs Most verbs are regular verbs. Regular verbs are those whose past tense and past participles are formed by [...]