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Grammar is like the rules of a language. It helps us understand how words fit together to make sentences. Learning grammar can make it easier to speak and write correctly. Let's explore some basic grammar rules in English.
1. Sentences:
A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. Every sentence must have a subject and a verb.
Example: "She sings."
2. Subject:
The subject is the person, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.
Example: "Dogs bark."
3. Verb:
The verb is the action word in the sentence. It shows what the subject is doing.
Example: "The cat sleeps."
4. Nouns:
Nouns are words that name people, places, things, or ideas.
Example: "Table," "friend," "city."
5. Pronouns:
Pronouns are words used in place of nouns. They make sentences less repetitive.
Example: "He," "she," "it."
6. Adjectives:
Adjectives are words that describe nouns. They tell us more about a person, place, or thing.
Example: "Big," "blue," "happy."
7. Adverbs:
Adverbs are words that describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They tell us how, when, or where something happens.
Example: "Quickly," "often," "here."
8. Prepositions:
Prepositions show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence.
Example: "On," "under," "in."
9. Conjunctions:
Conjunctions join words, phrases, or sentences together.
Example: "And," "but," "or."
10. Articles:
Articles are words used before nouns to indicate whether the noun is specific or general.
Example: "A," "an," "the."
Remember, practicing grammar is important. The more you practice, the better you'll become at using English correctly!
April, 2024
Posted by Oxford Language Club