By Auxiliaries, Constructions

Both the first and third examples work. The first is the gerund construction, the third is the subjunctive construction. The second is incorrect. However, despite being technically correct, both the first and third examples still sound awkward. Ultimately, I think this is because it sounds...

They are two completely different constructions. One, "get + adjective", is used to signify becoming or to causing oneself to become as specified; to reach a certain condition or state. In the other, "get + past participle", "get" is being used as an auxiliary verb...

Which one is the recommended way to form sentences? Or all of them? a) I was at the movies yesterday watching the newest Indiana Jones. Yes. b) I was at the movies yesterday and watching the newest Indiana Jones. No. You can't connect two different usages of was with and. (was where and...

In Old English there was a real infinitive (bare) -- e.g. "fremman" (to do) -- and the "inflected infinitive" -- "to fremmenne" (in order to do). The bare infinitive was used with auxiliaries/modals much as it still is, while the inflected infinitive was used to...

The list isn't meant to be exhaustive or carefully arranged. Any additions, corrections or further examples would be welcomed. 1 main verbs; lexical verbs (all verbs which are not auxiliaries or modals) 2 action verbs; event verbs; dynamic verbs (a verb which can be used in...

The uses of be are numerous, Sunilghai:–verb (used without object) 1.to exist or live: Shakespeare's “To be or not to be” is the ultimate question. 2.to take place; happen; occur: The wedding was last week. 3.to occupy a place or position: The book is on the table. 4.to continue...

I thought 'is' was being forced to carry a double duty. In the first construction, it is a linking verb - but in the second construction, it is an auxiliary verb. Hence, the entire sentence is grammatically questionable.Thanks,Hoa Thai

I know that "be" is a state stative verb. Look at this one: - I'm being asked. If "be" is a state stative verb, we shouldn't put it in continuous tense. be is not always a stative verb or a linking verb. Here it is an auxiliary verb in a passive construction. Linking: He is...

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Here the previous translation continoues... FAQ Life in wooden houses: To live in the nature is a wish of a contemporary human being, who is surrounded with all the products and information of a modern society. The television set, radio, car, computer, mobile phone, internet,…are the things...