A phrase is a group of words that is present in a sentence to give it a meaning, a phrase along with a clause are two essential elements in English that make a sentence. The difference between a clause and a phrase is that a clause forms the core of the sentence and has a … Read more
In terms of grammar, the number means the count of a noun or pronoun. Object-objects, glass-glasses, man-men etc. Types of numbers: Singular Plural Singular Number: Only one noun or a pronoun. Example: Laptop, switch, chair, cup, etc. Plural Number: More than one noun or pronoun. Example: Laptops, Switches, Chairs, Cups, etc. … Read more
Negation is simply an opposition to the affirmation of a sentence, it refutes a sentence. Or we can say the falsity of a true sentence is known as negation. Example: I will complete my work on time. Negation: I cannot complete my work on time. Rules of Negation: We can apply negation to a sentence … Read more
There are two kinds of speech. Firstly, reporting speech, it means that a person is saying or telling something by himself. Secondly, reported speech. It means that a dialogue said by some other person is being reported by someone else using own words. A reporting speech is also called direct speech, whereas the reported speech … Read more
When we discuss the term mood in English grammar specifically it is not referring to any emotion or act through any mean. In English grammar, the word mood of the verbs refers to if something is factual or not. The intention and feeling of the writer are portrayed through their mood of verbs. The mood … Read more
The modifiers are collections of words (a phrase or a clause) that modify a sentence in such a way that it gives it a meaning. An adverb or an adjective are modifiers in a sentence. A noun is modified by an adjective and a verb is modified by an adverb. Example: The sick old man … Read more
Modal Auxiliaries Modal verbs also fall under the category of auxiliary verbs as they facilitate the main verb for potential. Ability, permission, expectation, and obligation. If they are used with the main verbs, they will not at any case end with –s for the third person singular. Modal auxiliary verbs are constant and they never … Read more
Inversion refers to changing the order of a sentence, usually, we notice that a sentence structure starts from a Subject followed by a verb and then the rest. However, at times we notice verbs at the beginning and then subject and so on. Inversion is most common among the question form of sentences. Let’s go … Read more
The usage of the auxiliary verb “do” and its forms “does” and “did” is known as do-insertion or do-support. Uses of Do-Insertion: The addition of do would turn an assertive sentence in a question. For instance, consider the sentence: You need to eat lunch. Adding “do” makes it an interrogative sentence. Do you need … Read more
Determiners: Determiners identify a noun, whether that noun is general or something specific. Determiners can also be thought of as a modifier for nouns, it works exactly like an adjective. It consists of: Definite Article “The” : For Example: Pass me the papers that I need to sign. The Black bag on the table … Read more