Category: Parts of Speech
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Rules of Using Articles
Using Indefinite Article: a & an Rule 1: A common noun in the singular number always requires an article before it. But a plural common noun does not require an article always. A plural common noun can have the article ‘the’ if we want to particularise that noun. Example: I saw a snake. (Refers to a random snake) I saw snakes in…
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Definition
There is no doubt that articles are adjectives since they modify the nouns after them. But articles have some special significance as determiners. Articles determine the standard of nouns. There are two types of articles: Definite Article – the The makes the noun something particular and definite. Example: Give me the ball. (Here, the speaker is telling someone to give him/her a particular ball about which…
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Types of Interjections
1. Primary Interjection The words that are exclusively interjections and cannot be classified as any other Parts of Speech are called Primary Interjections. Examples: List of Primary Interjections Phew Wow Oh Blah Huh Aw God Oops Hurray Yuck Gee Ugh Ouch Alas Geez Meh Oops, My bad. Wow! You had time to join us. Alas! I couldn’t be there on time. …
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Definition
What is Interjection : An interjection is a kind of exclamation inserted into regular speech. Actually, it is a brief and abrupt pause in speech for expressing emotions. They are unique and have some interesting features: Interjections don’t have a grammatical function in sentence construction. They usually cannot be modified or inflected. They do not have to have a relation…
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Types of Conjunctions
Coordinating Conjunctions : The job of a coordinating conjunction is to join two words, phrases, or independent clauses, which are parallel in structure. There are seven coordinating conjunctions which are by far the most common conjunctions: and, but, for, nor, or, so, yet. It’s easier to memorize the seven Coordinating Conjunctions with the acronym – FANBOYS. For – I…
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Definition
What is Conjunctions : Conjunctions are used to join clauses, phrases, and words together for constructing sentences. Conjunctions make a link between/among words or groups of words to other parts of the sentence and show a relationship between/among them. Example: Alex and Robin are playing together. Alex plays well, but Robin plays better than him. I play cricket, and Robin plays football.…
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Types of Preposition
Simple Preposition : These are among the most common type of prepositions. The prepositions used to express the relationship the Nouns and Pronouns of a sentence have with the rest of the words in it are called Simple Prepositions. They are often used to join two clauses in terms of Complex Sentence and Compound Sentence. Examples: Most Popular Prepositions…
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Definition
What is preposition A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and the other words of a sentence. They explain relationships of sequence, space, and logic between the object of the sentence and the rest of the sentence. They help us understand order, time connections, and positions. Example: I am going to Canada. Alex threw a stone into the pond.…
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Adverbs of Manner (How?)
Adverbs that express the manner/approach/process of the action in the sentence are called adverbs of manner. They answer the question ‘how is the action performed?’. Beautifully, equally, thankfully, carefully, handily, quickly, coldly, hotly, resentfully, earnestly, nicely, tirelessly, etc. are common adverbs of manner. These adverbs usually end in ly. Example: Let’s divide the prizes equally. Please, handle the camera carefully.…
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Adverbs of Degree (How Much?)
Adverbs that express the importance/degree/level of the action in the sentence are called adverbs of degree. They answer the question ‘how much is the action performed?’. Completely, nearly, entirely, less, mildly, most, thoroughly, somewhat, excessively, much, etc. are common adverbs of degree. Example: She completely forgot about her anniversary. I read the newspaper thoroughly. I am so excited about the new job.…