Only sick can be used attributively, in other words, before a noun: a sick person. In British English, sick is often used to refer to nausea or other rather mild problems with one's health while ill denotes something serious which may require

I find that have to is most often called a semi-modal . It has the effect of a modal like must , but is conjugated like an ordinary verb. ( has to, have to, had to, ... ) I would certainly not call it an auxiliary verb with an infinitive, though

English uses 'plans' for a single plan in that situation: that is the idiom.

Hi. When do we use the indefinite article "an" before the word "extraordinary"? In a religious context, what could be the deciding factor for using the phrase "possess extraordinary power" versus using the phrase

yeah am more into indian languages and its orgin, changes etc...and more intrested in English's idioms & phrases.

I am about to leave. My question is: Is this sentence grammatically "correct" in terms of standard English? How can "about to leave" be analized analyzed? It's correct. about can be considered an adverb in this idiom. If

1. Who do you think I am? 2. Who do you think am I? Only do you think is a direct real question, I am isn't. Therefore sentence 1 is correct. W hat do you think are the key attitudinal, behavioral, expectational and other support elements

Hi Could you please tell me how frequently native speakers use these idioms in their everyday English? Take a swipe at someone Till kingdom come Till the cows come home Thanks a lot, Tom

Please give me your suggestion on how to master the usage of prepositions? Is there any book (US english) that would help me? I don't know of a specific book, but the problem may be more related to idioms than to prepositions. Even if you know

Hi 1. Going to the movies is an idiom so use it. 2. Sure, you can end a sentence with a preposition.