Different uses for verbs: Let get have make
Let, get, have and make are what we call causative verbs. This is because they lead to results. You can let, have, make or get someone to do something. They vary in firmness – let is the least firm, make is the most firm. Below is a simple demonstration of the...Names of English words for explaining grammar
To understand English rules, it is important to know the names of the English words that make up the language. Every word, phrase or component of a sentence can be defined by names and grammatical terms. The following is a list of the most common technical names for...Using the perfect forms for future tenses
As explained in full in The English Tenses Practical Grammar Guide, the perfect forms (including simple perfect and continuous perfect forms) can be used with a future meaning in English. The simple perfect tense with future meaning shows something has not been...Definite articles and indefinite articles – determiners in English
Articles in English language, words used as determiners, are often one of the hardest things for students to master. They come before nouns, and tell us if the noun is known or unknown, the quantity, or the type of name it is. Choosing the correct determiner...Since, after and for
This post discusses correct use of since, after and for in English language. It is followed by a brief exercise to test your skills. Since, after and for are often confused in expressing time, these simple explanations should help you understand the differences. Since...Want to Master English?
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