No one ever sat down and suddenly spoke “English” for the first time. The language crept into existence slowly, through messy ...
Scoring above Band 7 in IELTS requires more than just basic English—it demands strong grammar, clear structure, and confident ...
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This passage tweeted by editor Matthew Anderson comes from the book The Elements of Eloquence: How to Turn the Perfect English Phrase. It outlines the rules of adjective order when preceding a noun.
There are a few basic rules regarding the use of infinitives and gerunds. Infinitives and gerunds are noun forms. If used before the main verb, they are the subject of the verb; after the main verb, ...