There are two ways of expressing ability in English. One, can or could. Two, be able to. In negative sentences, theres no difference in meaning. So, I couldnt lift the piano and I wasnt able to lift the piano mean the same thing. However, in affirmat...
Lets look at some examples. I made my brother carry my suitcase. I had my brother carry my suitcase. I got my brother to carry my suitcase. andI let my brother carry my suitcase. make, have and get can be used to express the idea that X causes Y to d...
try plus an infinitive, that is, to plus a verb, such as try to learn try to open try to read means to make an effort to do it. try plus a gerund, that is, verb-ing, such as try opening, try turning on, try giving means to experiment with a new or di...
stop doing something means not to do that any more, but stop to do something means stop one thing in order to do something else. Lets look at a clear example. We stopped dancing. We stopped to get some drinks. These sentences can even be put together...
Lets take an example. Whats the difference between I regret to tell you that your father died and I regret telling you that your father died? Well, I regret to tell, I regret to say are used to inform someone of bad news in a polite way. Before you t...
Welcome to Daily Tips on Learning English. Todays tip is on the difference in meaning between forget doing something and forget to do something. Lets take an example. Whats the difference between I will never forget to lock the door and I will never...
