By Constructions, Nouns

"I look forward to..." has to be followed by a noun (as in "I look forward to lunch"). The "-ing" form of a verb can handily act as a noun, meaning "the act of doing whatever it is", and so can fit the sentence. The same goes for any sentence where a noun...

Dear Mr Wordy,Thank you so much for the clear explanation and easy-to-understand examples.Thank you one more time!

In both cases "double" is a verb, so "will more than double" is correct and "will be more than double" is wrong. In sentences where "double" is a noun, "will be more than double" is correct. For example: If we go back next week then the prices...

I entirely agree -- but 56 Google Book Search hits for "there has to be changes" indicate that some people don't! Peculiar.

Agreement in a there construction is between the verb and the following noun.There have to be changes made. CJ

<<<>>>The abnormality of fan motor for computer no.1, which motor tripped as the operating temperature at 28C, has been vertified by technician.Yes, the sentence sounded bumpy and stiff, aside from grammatical mistakes. Technical report needs to be clear and accurate. That's...

Well, see this thread elsewhere: Noun modifiers http://thegrammarexchange.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/340600179/m/4121029663?r=5611057863#5611057863 where it is mentioned that: --…However, the plural attributive construction is on the increase, particularly in BrE where it is more common...

There were 24 issues in total that were published.The verb in a "there" construction agrees with the following noun.The subject of the relative clause (that) refers back to issues, so again -- plural. CJ

Hi,I'm really enjoying this. You're making me think. I'm going to take your points out of sequence. I think I'm still replying to your post; if I misrepresent what you're saying, please correct me. First, the summary of what I'm going to say: A lot depends on theory, and...

1. He'd only left her a note on the bedside table of which she had not understood the content.2. The car in the driveway which has a convertible roof is my new Ferrari. Both sentences share a similar construction where 'which describes the noun before the immediate noun but the first...