v This is a noun , but it is being used as an explanation Congratulating / Congratulations for you on this happy day. ^ this is a preasent progressive verb a big no no when talking to someone about them When congratulating a person, tell them

gerund is ending with -ing It is usually used with a continuous sense e.g. I am writing to you now. I don't agree with your gerund example, Wmoynan. In my opinion, you have not provided an example of a gerund. 1. I am writing to you now. In

In the example that "CJ" gave, what is(what are) the grammar reason(reasons) that "Having" is used as a noun - ie, how can one discern that it is used as a noun in this sentence as opposed to a participle? Hi Philip: The verb

It seems that "headed" rather than heading has now entered the mainstream of English as it is used in the UK, possibly because of the use of American English spelling and grammar checkers. Until recently in the UK we used only the

Hi Is it a rule that the auxiliary, the past participle and the main verb are immediately after one another with no other words inbetween? No, such a rule does not exist. For example: " Have you ever had the feeling that you're being

when i teach the Present Continuous tense (elemenentary level) I usually ue these easy steps: 1. Introduce/ review the Verb BE, in it's different forms..AM, IS, ARE ( Present Tense) 2. Introduce/revi Personal Pronouns, I , HE, SHE, IT, WE,

What do you want to learn about it? Its meaning : to feel pleased and excited about something that is going to happen You can use it with simple present or present continuous without change in meaning. After "look forward to" you can

My tips: Look at the photoalbum: http://picasaweb.google.com/Sean.Pigg/MimsAndSeanSHouse With an elementary/pre-intermediate student these pictures could be used to teach: 1. The vocabulary of house and living. 2. Present simple by asking: What do

Hi, I have been to China twice. - Past Participle. Used in several tenses, like the present perfect. Sometimes used as an adjective. Studying history is a good way to waste your time. - Gerund. A verb used as a noun. Call me later, I'm busy. I am

Hi, Why is that sometimes I see words like 'past perfect' or 'present continuous', they are used in sentences as a noun, not as an adjective as my dictionary seems to be showing? Are they adjectives or nouns? You should use a past perfect,