The rules still apply: “past” needs a verb; “passed” is a verb. Consider: “I waved at the parade float as it went past.” “I waved at the parade float as it passed.” Whew!

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Practice with simple constructions: "Students study grammar," "Teachers explain concepts," "Practice improves skills." Once this feels natural, gradually add modifiers and clauses.

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Go ahead and split that infinitive! Here are some of the grammar rules that have changed with the times. Are you keeping up ...

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