Self-taught teacher Nevile Gwynne's grammar primer has garnered a cult following, and is about to go mainstream with a new, expanded version. Elizabeth Grice meets him. Nevile Gwynne prefers ...

Like the subject, the object is usually a noun (‘the piano’) or a noun phrase, (‘the big, black piano’). Verbs that take objects describe some kind of action rather than a state of being.

An object is a noun, noun phrase or pronoun that is governed by a verb or apreposition, which means it comes straight after the verb and shows what the verbis acting upon. Don’t worry, it’s simpler ...

Clear writing has become a competitive asset in Indian classrooms, yet many students still struggle to distinguish between ...

English grammar can be tricky, even for advanced learners. From confusing tenses to incorrect word choices, it's easy to slip into errors without realising it. However, with some practice and ...