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You’ve probably heard the old story about the pedant who dared to tinker with Winston Churchill’s writing because the great man had ended a sentence with a preposition. Churchill’s scribbled response: ...

Don’t make this common English mistake: “to” in “looking forward to” is a preposition, not an infinitive marker, so it must be followed by a noun or gerund (-ing form). Say: “I’m looking forward to ...

There are a few basic rules regarding the use of infinitives and gerunds. Infinitives and gerunds are noun forms. If used before the main verb, they are the subject of the verb; after the main verb, ...

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When do we use infinitives and when do we use the -ing form. Georgie explains it all. For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com Show more Do you have any hobbies you'd ...

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Elevate your writing with these seven grammar techniques for clarity and impact. Switch to active voice for a stronger tone and avoid redundant phrases for conciseness. Careful modifier placement ...