The difference between each and every (Each vs Every)
One of the reasons why the English language is considered a complex language is because it often has elements that overlap the job of other elements or do the exact …
Difference between
Open vs opened in grammar
The door is open or opened. Which word should be used after the linking verb? Many students don’t know the difference and use it interchangeably. Open is one of the …
COMPLEMENT VS ADJUNCT
This post helps us understand the difference between a complement and an adjunct in English. Keep reading the post until the end to master the difference so that you don’t …
INFINITIVES vs GERUNDS: the masterclass
In this lesson, we learn the difference between a gerund and an infinitive. What is a gerund? A gerund is a progressive (ing) form of a verb that works as …
Difference between SEE, LOOK and WATCH
Many students fail to understand the difference between see, look, and watch and use them interchangeably. All these words have different meanings and should be used accordingly. Let’s understand them …
Subject complement vs Object complement
Some students get confused between the subject and the object complement, thinking they are the same thing. A complement in English is a word or words that complete the meaning …
Gerund vs Present participle: What’s the difference?
Do you, sometimes, get confused between a gerund and a present participle? Most people do. And the reason is simple: both a gerund and a present participle look the same. …
Difference between a gerund and a participle
Before we look at the difference between a gerund and a present participle, let’s look at their definitions and understand what gerunds and participles are in English. What is a …
Use of CAN and COULD in English: can vs could differences
Many students get confused about what to use: can or could. Can and could are modal verbs (auxiliary) that support the main verb. Both can and could often confuse English …