PREPOSITION What is a preposition? A preposition is a word used to link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words within a sentence. They act to connect the people, objects, time, and locations of a sentence. Prepositions are usually short words, and they are normally placed directly in front of nouns. In some cases, you’ll […]
None is used in the singular or plural as the sense may require. For example: a) Each boy was accompanied by an adult but there were none, with the orphan (Incorrect) b) Each boy was accompanied by an adult but there was none with the orphan. (Correct) c) I am used to many guests everyday but there was none today. […]
A verb is a “doing word”. It expresses the carrying out of an action. With an active verb this action is carried out by the subject. Examples: It stands. I am. He adjudicates between the parties concerned. Alfred burnt the cakes. With a passive verb the action is carried out upon the subject: Examples: The […]
An adverb modifies a verb; it indicates how the action of a verb is carried out. Examples: The house stands firmly. She speaks well. He dresses beautifully. It can also modify an adjective or another adverb. Examples: The house is very firm. She answered most considerately. Important Rules Adverbs of manner such as well, fast, […]
A preposition connects a noun (with or without an article) or a pronoun to some other word. Prepositions are the “little words of English”. Examples: It stands on hills. The swagman jumped into the billabong. England is over the sea. She told the good news to him. In is used with the names or countries and […]
A Noun is a word used as a name of a person, place or thing. There are five kinds of Noun– Proper Noun Common Noun Collective Noun Abstract Noun Material Noun. Following are certain rules of grammar regarding nouns that would be useful in competitive exams. Proper nouns are sometimes used as common nouns For example : […]
Adjectives are the words that describe the qualities of a noun or pronoun in a given sentence. Consider the following: Tell which sentence is correct a) Flowers are plucked freshly. b) Flowers are plucked fresh. Sentence b) is correct as an adjective is correctly used with a verb when some quality of the subject rather […]
