Subject – Verb Agreement
The Subject – Verb Agreement (Concord) Generally, every sentence in English Grammar contains a subject and a verb. So the verb should agree with its subject in number (singular […]
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Gerund
The Gerund: (Verbal Noun) The form of the Verb ending in ‘-ing’ used as a Noun is called Gerund or Verbal Noun. The form of the Present Participle and Gerund […]
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Participles Participles in the English Language are used as verbs and adjectives. They are also known as verbal adjectives. Examples of Participles: I saw a student jumping. A rolling stone […]
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Infinitives: The Infinitives are the verbs that are not limited by any subject, tense, person and number. They are generally used to show the actions and events in a more […]
Read moreFinite and Non-finite Verbs
Finite and Non-finite Verbs The Verb is of two types – Finite and Non-finite Verbs. Finite verbs are used as the main Verbs and are limited by subject, tense […]
Read moreWhat is a Verb in English?
What is a Verb in English? Definition: A verb is a word that tells us about an action, a state of being or existence or possession of someone […]
Read moreVerbs of Incomplete Predication
Verbs of Incomplete Predication: The Verbs which require a word or phrase to make a complete meaning of the sentence are called the verbs of incomplete predication. Here […]
Read moreVerb Mood
Verb Mood The mode or manner in which a Verb is used is called its Mood. There are three Moods in English: Indicative, Imperative, and Subjunctive. The Indicative Mood: […]
Read moreAction Stative and Linking Verbs
Action, Stative and Linking Verbs Action, Stative and Linking Verbs – The verb in English has been found in three different categories. They are Action or Doing Verbs, Stative […]
Read moreRegular and Irregular Verbs
Regular and Irregular Verbs Main Verbs The main verb expresses the main action or state of being of the subject in the sentence. Main Verbs are also called lexical […]
Read moreSemi-Modal Auxiliary Verbs
Semi-Modal Auxiliary Verbs: An Auxiliary Verb is also called a Helping Verb. It is used with a main verb to help express the main verb’s tense, mood, or voice. There are […]
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Modal Auxiliary Verbs An Auxiliary Verb is also called a Helping Verb. It is used with a main verb to help express the main verb’s tense, mood, or voice. There are […]
Read morePrimary Auxiliary Verbs
Primary Auxiliary Verbs: An Auxiliary Verb is also called a Helping Verb. It is used with a main verb to help express the main verb’s tense, mood, or voice. There […]
Read moreSimple, Compound and Complex Sentences
Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences Basing on the clause structure, the sentences in English can be divided into three different kinds: Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences Simple Sentence: […]
Read moreDirect and Indirect Speech
Direct and Indirect Speech: Direct and Indirect Speech is also called the Reported Speech. When we want to retell or report what the other person says, generally we follow two […]
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