Modals Modals or modal verbs or modal auxiliary verbs or modal auxiliaries are special verbs that behave irregularly in English. They give additional information about the function of the main verb that follows it. They never change their form. You can't add "s", "ed", "ing".. Modal verbs are used to express certain hypothetical conditions, such as advice, capability, … [Read more...] about Modals
Grammar
Clauses
A sentence has two parts - Subject and Predicate or we can say that a sentence is made up of a clause. Clause A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a finite verb. It conveys information about what that subject is doing, rather than simply being a random grouping of words. A sentence can have just one clause or it can have multiple clauses. A clause can … [Read more...] about Clauses
Collocations
Collocation A collocation is a combination of two or more words that often go together. Collocations can be made up of any kinds of words such as verbs, nouns, adverbs and adjectives. Collocation refers to the habitual juxtaposition (the instance of placing two or more things side by side often to compare or contrast or to create an interesting effect) of a particular word … [Read more...] about Collocations
Parts of Grammar in English
Grammar Grammar is an essential aspect of any language, as it helps speakers and writers communicate effectively and accurately. Grammar is the set of rules that govern the structure of a language. In English, there are several main parts of grammar that are important for learners to understand. Parts of Speech These are the categories that words are placed into based on … [Read more...] about Parts of Grammar in English
Syllable
Syllable A syllable is one or more letters representing a unit of spoken language consisting of a single uninterrupted sound. or A syllable is a part of a word that contains a single vowel sound and that is pronounced as a unit. or A syllable is a complete word or a part of word with one vowel sound. Example : Book, moon, pap/er, dra/ma, ba/na/na, cro/co/dile, … [Read more...] about Syllable