Tag: verb

Usage

Verbs and more-23

We are continuing with the verb ‘take‘ in different phrases. take on means to undertake work She is all set to take on this new project. take on also means to engage persons as staff The company is taking on many new workers for its new site. take on also means to accept as an […]

Usage

Verbs and more-22

We have picked up the verb ‘take‘ for our today’s discussion. Let us check out this verb in different phrases. take after means to resemble one’s parents or grandparents or any other relative in looks or features or any quality She takes after her father; she is short tempered just like him. My grandfather had […]

Structure/rule

Always Plural

Certain words in English are used in plural forms only. Pants, pyjamas, trousers…. Scissors, binoculars, spectacles, glasses, scales… These words consist of two parts and are always used in plural. They are followed by plural verbs too. My pants are dirty. Your glasses are smart. Certain words are used as plurals but are considered singular […]

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