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Ben777 Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Pronuns and verbs
I've noticed that the only time we use the verb "enjoys", is when it's preceded by a 3rd person singular pronoun.
He enjoys, she enjoys, it enjoys.
However, with 1st or 2nd person pronouns, we use "enjoy" instead.
We enjoy, they enjoy, I will enjoy, he will enjoy.
My question is, what is the basic rule behind all of this? I know when and when not to use it, but what is the transcendant rule that explains all of this? I'd like to know so I can apply it to other verbs as well, like "dances" and "jogs" and even linking verbs like "do" and "does".
He enjoys, she enjoys, it enjoys.
However, with 1st or 2nd person pronouns, we use "enjoy" instead.
We enjoy, they enjoy, I will enjoy, he will enjoy.
My question is, what is the basic rule behind all of this? I know when and when not to use it, but what is the transcendant rule that explains all of this? I'd like to know so I can apply it to other verbs as well, like "dances" and "jogs" and even linking verbs like "do" and "does".
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Hi, Generally speaking, all English verbs work this way, although irregular verbs are, well, a little irregular. ' involves a discussion of the history of the English language. Have a look here.
- Hi, Generally speaking, all English verbs work this way, although irregular verbs are, well, a little irregular.
- ' involves a discussion of the history of the English language.
- Have a look here.
- org/wiki/English_verbs#Third_person_singular Best wishes, Clive
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