Topic: Verbs and Tenses
English Tenses and Aspects 7 - The Habitual Aspect
Category: English Grammar
Topic: Verbs and Tenses
A look at the difficulties of classifying "used to"
English Tenses and Aspect 6 - The Prospective Aspect
Category: English Grammar
Topic: Verbs and Tenses
A look at the use of the 'going to' form in English
English Tenses and Aspects 5 - The Retrospective Aspect
Category: English Grammar
Topic: Verbs and Tenses
A look the the forms traditionally known as the perfect aspect
English Tenses and Aspects 4 - The Durative Aspect
Category: English Grammar
Topic: Verbs and Tenses
A look at the form traditionally known as the continuous or progressive
English Tenses and Aspect 3 - The Marked Tense
Category: English Grammar
Topic: Verbs and Tenses
This tense, the traditional 'past simple', sometimes referred to as the preterite, like the unmarked tense, can refer to past, present, future and general time.
English Tenses and Aspect 2 - The Unmarked Tense
Category: English Grammar
Topic: Verbs and Tenses
It is true that the uses of the unmarked tense can present three major problems for the learner
English Tenses and Aspects 1 - Introduction
Category: English Grammar
Topic: Verbs and Tenses
I believe the tense/aspect system of English verbs is far less complex than many suppose. There is an underlying logic to the system that, when understood, clears away most of the problems that have caused misery to many learners and their teachers.
Using 'Wish' in English
Category: English Grammar
Topic: Verbs and Tenses
A look at how to use the verb 'wish'.
BY + Agent: Optimising Passive Sentences for Clarity
Category: English Grammar
Topic: Verbs and Tenses
Explore effective techniques for optimising passive sentences in English grammar, including when to include or omit the agent, ultimately improving clarity and conciseness.
Mastering Verb Agreement: Singular and Plural Usage with 'Number'
Category: English Grammar
Topic: Verbs and Tenses
Learn how to use singular and plural verbs correctly with the word "number", ensuring grammatical accuracy and clear communication in your writing.