The Word “to” is Always Followed by a Present Tense Verb

The word “to” is always followed by a present tense verb even if the action described happened in the past. This is one of the many exceptions to the rule which come naturally to native speakers but can confuse learners of English as a second language. Continue Reading →

The Word “Did” is Always Followed by a Present Tense Verb

Did you go to school yesterday? Or did you went to school yesterday? The auxiliary verb “did” always requires the simple present tense of a verb, so the first option is correct. This article explains why “did” is always followed by the simple present tense. Continue Reading →

“My Family and Me” or “My Family and I”?

One of our fans sent us a question. Which is correct: “my family and me” or “my family and I”? The answer is: both are correct. It depends on the context. Here is the explanation. Continue Reading →