Learning Grammar
Grammar is the set of rules that govern the usage of English language. A strong grasp of English Grammar is necessary to speak good English.
IMPORTANT BUILDING BLOCKS OF GRAMMAR
NOUNS
A noun is a word used as the name of a person, place or thing.
Examples: King, Mohan, Sarita, Mumbai, Table
PRONOUNS
A pronoun is a word used instead of a noun.
Examples: He, She, It, They
ARTICLES
The words ‘a’, ‘an’ and ‘the’ are called articles. They are used before nouns.
VERBS
A verb is a word that describes an action or occurrence or indicates a state of being.
Examples: He talks to Sameer, She sings a song
ADJECTIVES
An adjective is a word used to describe a noun.
Examples: Beautiful house, Tall man
ADVERBS
An adverb is a word which modifies the meaning of a verb, adjective or another adverb.
Examples: He runs fast, They fought bravely.
PREPOSITIONS
A preposition is a word which shows the relation between the noun or pronoun and other words in the sentence.
Examples: The boy is in the room, The book is on the table.
CONJUNCTIONS
A conjunction is a word which joins to sentences to complete their meaning.
Examples : They reached the station but it was too late.
He put on his shoes because he was going for a run.
INTERJECTIONS
An interjection is a word which expresses sudden feeling or emotion.
Examples : Hello!, Alas!, Hurray!, Oh!