The auxiliary verb Archive
Types of Verbs
Verb denotes an occurrence, an action or a state of being. In this article, we will see about the types of verbs in English language. Meaning of verb: A verb is nothing but a word used to show that an action is taking place or to indicate the existence of a state ... Continue reading
Seven Common Mistakes in Writing
1. Due to, owing to owning to means 'because of; due to means 'caused by' and is always Effect after it follows a form of the verb 'to be': Her grey hairs were due to worry, but Owing to the snow, the train was canceled. A clear rule is to use ... Continue reading
What are auxiliary verbs?
Auxiliary verbs exist to give additional syntactic information about the main verb by giving the sentence tense and / or mood. These auxiliary verbs are also more commonly known as helping verbs or linking verbs. In a clause that contains a finite verb you will find at least one auxiliary ... Continue reading
What is a Main Verb Tense?
To illuminate the meaning of a main verb tense we need to make sure that there is an understanding of each component involved. Sometimes breaking down a concept makes it easier to process. What is a verb? A Verb is a word that shows action or doing. Examples: run, dream, smile, swim What is ... Continue reading
Twelve Top Tips of Spelling and Usage
1. Later, latter Latter is the second-named of two items; 'former' the first later refers to time: Henry and George decided to leave. 'See you later' said the latter. 2. like, such as Like suggests resemblance and means 'similar to': thus a band like Oasis means a band that resembles them, but it ... Continue reading