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When a verb follows another verb, it takes the form of either gerund or an infinitive. But we sometimes see sentences as below: Come see me when you can. I go study in the library every afternoon. I also read somewhere that sentences as below are grammatically incorrect: John goes study in the...

Grammar is a descriptive process. Linguists look at a language and describe how it works. However some Linguists describe things differently to others. The end result is usually the same, but the way they organise it, and what all the parts are call varies. eg some Linguists say pronouns are a...

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Hi Barbara, Thank you very much! May I ask a couple of clarifications about sentences no. 1 and no. 4? Grammar Geek wrote: 1. Could you help me tackle this problem ? He should …………… promoted out of his mind. He should push any thoughts of him being promoted out of his mind. of HIS being...

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by is the better choice, in my opinion. through , though synonymous, is not used very often in this precise role. Both are correct, however. It seems to me that by is more used in association with actions (such as indicated with gerunds like "paying attention"). On the other hand, through...

Hi, I wanted to know, as far as it seems to me, this sentance should be as; " ABC is committed to promote and implement safet in the company ." No. ABC is committed to the promotion and implementation of safety in the company. instead of, " ABC is committed to promoting and...