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John Aki Posted 6 years ago
Grammar

Grammar help please?

Hi there,

Could you explain to me why this sentence is correct, please?

I am tired of your nagging. (Nagging is an adjective, nag is a noun. Is it supposed to be a noun rather than an adjective?)

I am tired of this job. (Noun here, which make sense)


Cheers.

  

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I am tired/sick of your complaint . (Noun here, which makes sense as well)

— John Aki

  • I am tired/sick of your complaint .
  • (Noun here, which makes sense as well)
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I am tired/sick of your complaint. (Noun here, which makes sense as well)

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John AkiI am tired of your nagging. (Nagging is an adjective, nag is a noun. Is it supposed to be a noun rather than an adjective?)

Yes. It's a noun.

Verb forms that end in -ing can be used as verbs, nouns, or adjectives.

Sally is constantly nagging at her husband. (verb)
Peter is very annoyed by the teacher's na

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