Monday, March 22, 2010

ridden (past participle)

The past participle of the irregular verb "to ride" is "ridden" and not "rode":

ride --- rode --- ridden

Example:

I have rode a bike since I was 6 years old. (INCORRECT)

I have ridden a bike since I was 6 years old. (CORRECT)

Sunday, March 21, 2010

take vs. bring

Use 'take' and not 'bring' when you are not in the target, or the destination:

When you go to grandma's home, bring her keys. (INCORRECT)

When you go to grandma's home, take her keys. (CORRECT)