Wednesday, April 28, 2010

April 27 Grammar Structures

How much is used for uncountable nouns.

How many for countable nouns.

Enter this link if you want to practice:

http://www.better-english.com/easier/howmuch.htm

In English, the adjective is always placed before the noun. For example: a clean river.

Ing forms after prepositions

When we put a verb after a preposition, we normally use an –ing form, not an infinitive.

I am fond of watching movies.

John was arrested for stealing a policeman’s helmet.

Can you talk without opening your mouth?

I am thinking of writing a novel.

You must abstain from talking to such people.

We got the job finished by burning the midnight oil.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Taken from: http://www.perfectyourenglish.com/grammar/gerunds-after-prepositions.htm

For exercises on that topic try:

http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/structures/gerund_prepositions.htm

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