hello sir: i am yasin "meherpoor' i am beginer learner of english languge i have some problem with usage of causative verbs such as make, helpe, get, have and let if possible please guid me. thanks a lot yasin

Hi CJ, So as a well regarded native English expert, would you say the usage in the links I posted was wrong? I understand that we can also say “the reason that I hate driving at night is because I can’t see too well after dark”. Thanks,

Since it's a public announcement, use weren't . It's classier. Actually everyday usage is mixed on this. Both was are were are used, but was is considered a bit "low-class" by some. English teachers usually insist on were . CJ

Apparently I did not explain myself well enough. If you look up a word in the dictionary like "eaten", if it is listed at all, they will reference you to the first person singular, "eat". My understanding is that this is the

The verb "invite" in place of the noun "invitation" is never correct: (I INVITE you to a party. You receive my INVITATION.) This misuse of "invite" in place of the correct "invitation" probably began by

Your question shows that you are very unclear about the English verb forms. Start by studying THIS .

Good evening, Mister Micawber, the pressure of other work has deterred me from replying to this message of yours as promptly as possible, so I intend to do it in the present post in order to shed light on some important questions.

-I opened the door to find we HAD/HAD GOT mice nesting in the wig collection. (in this case, what's the difference between had and had got?) Get-forms of have are less common in the past tense. PS:For answers I used Practical English Usage by

Pleasehelp: Many usage experts explain that "public" takes a singular verb in American English; a plural verb in British English. You will also notice this with other words, such as "government."

Hi ! I'm from Vietnam and I'm an English learner . I'd love to know more about English usage and I really hope to improve my own skill here !