In other words, I thought that, as an object (noun), I should use the verb in the -ing form, and not in the infinitive. Actually, the infinitive can also serve the function of a noun and be an object. It depends on the verb. Note, below, how the

The verb should agree with the nearest noun: Neither the people nor the President knows Neither the President nor the people know

Hi, I am completing the last module (module 9) of i-to-i's 40 hour TESOL course - creating a mock lesson plan for asking for, giving and understanding directions. My tutor has told me I need to make adjustments to the staging of my

No. Sorry. I think you've got the wrong end of the stick as far as noun phrases are concerned. In your example, the depending phrase is adverbial. The noun phrase version has to be a subject or object of some kind. Noun phrases underlined.

Hi Anon Here's my two cents: First of all, the phrase "depending on" can function as the subject of a sentence. For example: (1) Depending on him for help would be a mistake. The structure of the sentence above is basically

People in 'prescriptive' houses shouldn't throw 'prescriptive' stones, Mr Micawber. For some unknown reason, you fancy yourself a greater authority on English than Randolph Quirk, Sidney Greenbaum and other prominent scholars,

Trying to describe a person who is easily offended by incorrect usage and is quick to point out mistakes...please don't say a High School English teacher, but you know the type. Also looking for something as simple as a person who is an expert

Hello I would disagree with the above user on both counts. Dear all looks like an error as there is usually a capital following Dear. For example, Mr Jones, Dr Smith, are capitlised as are personal names. If one wishes to use "all"

it has many kind of food i know that the error here is a disagreement between determiner and noun especially with regard to number... but i want to know why does a student do this error? and what could be the solution for such a problem? i need

Now may I try No. 4? days - are - hot. "the" under "days"; "in July" under "are"; "usually" under "are." WHEN are they hot? in July; How often ARE they hot? usually. (P.S. I THINK (!)