In Pronouns^x, Speaking English^x

Please read my reply to CalifJim. Terminology varies. I know - at least I think I know - that in America the gerund is considered a noun. Europe views it differently; it is neither a noun nor a verb, it is a cross between them. All nouns can have an adjectival attribute, gerunds cannot:...

Grammar Geek wrote:Singing is a gerund, a noun, so it takes the possessive my. This is rather peculiar, I think. I have encountered the same thing on these forums many times. Native speakers say: "A gerund is a noun." Do they teach it that way in American schools and universities? Grammatical...

CalifJim wrote:If a student points to some construction and asks me if it's the subjunctive or not, I can't reply, 'No, it's a monkey!'Now there you are wrong! You are the teacher and can say any dang thing you want! In fact a smart retort like that might go a long way toward making your...

1) I like italian food. She likes (Italian food) too. NOUN OR PRONOUN 'IT' REQUIRED. He was reading a magazine. I was (reading a magazine) too. NOUN OR PRONOMIAL 'ONE' REQUIRED. I have to go to the bank. I have to go (to the bank) too. PREPOSITONAL OBJECT MAY BE OMITTED OR REPLACED BY...

the following piece is something that i found quite interesting and would to share it with those who are concern about the proficiency of English language: > > WHY ENGLISH IS SO DIFFICULT --- > > > We'll begin with a box, and the plural is boxes; > > but the plural of ox became oxen...