Author: Manjusha Nambiar

Ing Form vs. Infinitive

A gerund is a verb + ing. It is used as a noun. India has started producing atomic power. She likes playing tennis. Do you enjoy swimming? I could not help hearing their conversation. Alice hates having dinner so late. I like working in my garden....

Future Continuous Tense

We will learn about the future continuous tense in this essay. Form: will / shall + be + ing form Affirmative  I shall/will be writing. She will be writing. You will be writing. Negative...

Future Perfect Tense

The future perfect tense Form: will /shall + have + past participle form of the verb Affirmative I shall/will have written. She will have written. You will have written. Negative I shall/will not have...

Furthermore, Moreover, In Addition

These transitional adverbs are used to add information to what has already been said. Note that moreover and furthermore are mainly used in a formal style. In a less formal style, we use other transitional adverbs such as what is more,...

Position Of Frequency Adverbs

Adverbs of frequency tell us how often something happens. Examples are: often, never, always, sometimes, generally, usually, seldom, rarely, ever, hardly ever, frequently etc. Adverbs of frequency are usually placed: a) before the principal verb b) After...

For As A Preposition

The preposition for has many meanings including the following: For: intended to belong to This letter is for you. Reserve a seat for me. For: in place of I offer you new lamps for old. For: in...

Focus Adverbs

Focusing adverbs point to a particular part of a clause. Most common examples are: also, just, even, only, mainly, mostly, either, neither etc. Position As focusing adverbs point to a particular part of a sentence,...

First, Firstly, Second, Secondly

The transitional adverbs first, firstly, second, secondly, third, thirdly, last, lastly etc., indicate sequence or show the order in which ideas or facts are presented. Note that firstly, secondly, lastly etc., are more formal than first, second etc., and are...