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The Gerund-Non-Finite form of the Verb
The gerund is a non-finite verb form that functions as a noun in a sentence. It is created by adding the suffix ing to the base form of a verb. The gerund can be used as a subject, object, or complement in a sentence
The Infinitive-Non-Finite form of the Verb
The infinitive is a verb form that typically uses the word to before the base form of the verb. For example: to run, to walk, to eat, etc. The infinitive form is often used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb in a sentence.
The Passive voice with a formal subject It
It is said, it was said, it is reported, it was reported- these phrases are examples of the passive voice with a formal subject. They are often used to attribute information to a general source or to distance the statement from a specific speaker.
The Present Continuous tense
The Present Continuous Tense: The affirmative form: of the Present Continuous Tense is formed by using the present tense of the auxiliary verb to be (am, is, are) followed by the present participle (verb + ing) of the main verb. Subject + Auxiliary Verb + Main Verb + ing Examples: I […]
What is the Person category?
Person: In English, there are three person categories: first person, second person, and third person. First person refers to the speaker or speakers. Second person refers to the person or people being spoken to. Third person refers to anyone or anything being spoken about.