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In 2024, a strong foundation in English Grammar remains essential for clear and effective communication. This comprehensive guide delves into the rules and principles that govern the English language, helping you understand and master everything from basic sentence structure to more complex grammatical concepts. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or simply someone looking to improve your language skills, this resource covers key topics such as verb tenses, punctuation, subject-verb agreement, and sentence construction. With clear explanations, examples, and practical exercises, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to use English grammar correctly in both written and spoken communication.
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Verbs & verb tenses
Verbs are words that depict actions, conveying information about the occurrence of events and their temporal context (past, present, future). Additionally, verbs can convey potential scenarios and circumstances.
More verb explanations
- Irregular Verbs
- Stative verbs
- How to pronounce ‘ed’
- Present Simple Spelling Changes
- Transitive and Intransitive Verbs
- Reporting Verbs
- Gerunds and Infinitives Introduction
- Gerunds and Infinitives After Certain Verbs 1
- Gerunds and Infinitives After Certain Verbs 2
- Gerunds and Infinitives After Certain Verbs 3
- Let and Make
- Make and Do
- Used to Do, Would Do, and Be Used to Doing
- Say and Tell
- Wish
- Causative Verbs (Have / Get)
Nouns
Nouns refer to individuals, locations, or objects, providing the identity of the subject of discussion. Words like “cat,” “Jack,” “rock,” “Africa,” and “it” all function as nouns.
Adjectives
Adjectives alter or provide details about nouns. Words like “tall,” “beautiful,” “irresponsible,” and “boring” serve as adjectives.
Adverbs
Adverbs alter or describe adjectives, verbs, or other adverbs. They convey information about how, when, and where events occur, as well as express details like amount, intensity, frequency, and viewpoints.
Determiners
Articles, quantifiers, and similar determiners adjust nouns, much like adjectives do. These determiners are instrumental in specifying the subject of discussion.
Grammar test
Test your English grammar skills in context, both listening and reading skills included.
Speech
When we convey another person’s words, we have two options: we can either quote them directly or convey their message indirectly. Guidelines for indirect speech are a significant aspect of grammar.
Punctuation
Punctuation may not play a role in spoken language, but it is a crucial skill to acquire for written English.
Relative clauses
Relative clauses are employed in English to craft sentences that are more intricate and exact in their meaning.
More verb explanations
- Irregular Verbs
- Stative verbs
- How to pronounce ‘ed’
- Present Simple Spelling Changes
- Transitive and Intransitive Verbs
- Reporting Verbs
- Gerunds and Infinitives Introduction
- Gerunds and Infinitives After Certain Verbs 1
- Gerunds and Infinitives After Certain Verbs 2
- Gerunds and Infinitives After Certain Verbs 3
- Let and Make
- Make and Do
- Used to Do, Would Do, and Be Used to Doing
- Say and Tell
- Wish
- Causative Verbs (Have / Get)
Questions
- Question Forms
- Tag Questions
- Subject Questions
- Indirect Questions
Conditionals
- Zero Conditional
- First Conditional
- Second Conditional
- Third Conditional
Phrasal Verbs
- Phrasal Verbs 1 Explanation
- Phrasal Verbs 2 Explanation
A and The
- How to use ‘a little’, ‘little’, ‘few’ and ‘a few’.
- How to use ‘a’ and ‘the’ with bed / home / work / town.
- How to use ‘the’ and ‘no article’ with superlatives.
- How to use ‘some’, ‘any’ and ‘no article’.
Adjectives
- How to make comparative and superlative adjectives
- How to use comparative adjectives
- How to use superlative adjectives
- Participle adjectives
- Adjectives and prepositions
- Adjectives and adverbs
Adverbs
- Adverbs of Frequency
- Adverbs and Adjectives
Reported Speech
- Reported Speech
The Passive
- The Passive
Modal Verbs
- Modal Verbs: Introduction
- Modal Verbs of Probability
- Modal Verbs of Ability.
- Modal Verbs of Obligation
- Could Have / Would Have / Should Have
- Would
Relative Clauses
- Relative Clauses
Prepositions
- Prepositions: Introduction
- Prepositions of Time
- Prepositions of Place
- Adjectives + Prepositions
- Verbs + Prepositions
- Collocations with Prepositions
Other Things
- As and Like
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