In Modal verbs^x, Gerunds^x

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...

To me, the reason is not being (or not being) "idiomatic", but is about grammar. As Yankee said, you could say either 1 You need not bother about this. or2 You do not need to bother about this.In sentence no. 1, need is a modal verb, so the pattern is the same as must, may,...

Hello Troy 1. I was passing by, and noticed your post. 2. I shall try to comply with Nona's request, though I too am no grammarian. 3. I shall also try to add a little to Roadrunner's and Paco's replies. 4. Luckily everyone else has gone out for the evening, 5. leaving me alone to listen to...

Hello Eladio I would distinguish between only 3 forms. Your extra forms relate to different tenses, rather than changes in the structure. There are some tenses you've omitted, too: 'I'm getting used to', for instance. Here's how I'd divide them: 1. Your first form: Adjectival use, meaning...

No. There is no rule. Unfortunately, you must memorize which verbs govern (must be followed by) a bare infinitive (take), which govern a full infinitive (to take), or a gerund (taking). You must also remember which patterns allow or require an object between the governing verb and the...

Always....No. Sometimes we use the gerund, that is, Verb+ING, after 'TO'. Many times the verb is in gerund (-ing form) after a preposition. I'm looking forward to SEEING you. Thank you for COMING. NOTE: 'TO' is not always a preposition. Sometimes it is the first part of an infinitive. Infintive...