English is a complex language with many different types of verbs. Two of these types of verbs are copula verbs and auxiliary verbs. What’s the difference between copula and auxiliary verbs, and how do you use them properly? Copula verbs can be referred to as “main verbs” since they can happen in both the main …
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We usually use the preposition “by” with the verb “to inspire”. There are certain instances when you can use other prepositions(and verbs) with “inspire” but when you want to place emphasis on your inspiration, we use “inspired by”. Examples: I am always inspired by the work of Bob Dylan. You could say that my work …
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We usually use the preposition “by” with the verb “ motivate”. The preposition “by” helps us to connect the verb(motivate) and the noun(the thing that creates the motivation) Examples You can’t be only motivated by money. I am motivated by my need to get good grades. Motivate By We use the preposition “by” with “motivate” …
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The phrase “manage to do” refers to somebody succeeding in doing something. While the phrase is simple, the rules governing its usage can be difficult and complex. The phrase “manage to doing” is grammatically incorrect and is often used by those not fully aware of key English grammar rules. Read on to find out more …
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In most English the proper spelling is Whatever. However, there are some instances when you would use What Ever instead. Some people separate the what and the ever to add emphasis on the second word. “What ever do you mean by that?” In this case, the ever is also a word that can be replaced …
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We often use the phrase “a total of” when we want to emphasize the combined number of things. For example, if you have three dogs and two cats, you can say that you have “a total of five pets.” But what verb do we use with “a total of”? Is it always a verb, or …
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Should you use “then” or “and then” when combining two independent sentences? If both sound okay to you then you’re not alone. Many people use “then” and “and then” interchangeably and can not differentiate between them. But most authorities on English grammar consider “and then” to be grammatically correct instead of “then.” Read on to …
You might’ve frequently come across the phrase “and I you” when reading a book or overhearing a conversation between two people. Although this phrase might seem incomplete due to the lack of a verb, it doesn’t break any grammar rules and is totally acceptable. Read on to find out more about it and its usage! …
When you’re using the pronoun “each”, should you say “each is” or “each are”? Which is correct? “Each is” is considered to be the correct version of the phrase, and is always accurate when used in a sentence. This is because the word “each” is an indefinite pronoun that refers to singular subjects (individuals within …
“The audience is waiting patiently for the performance” or “the audience are waiting patiently for the performance”? If you said the first one, you’d be correct. But why exactly? Grammar can be tricky, even for the best of us. The question of whether or not the sentence goes “the audience is” or “the audience are” …
