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Articles What is an article? An article is a word that modifies or describes the Noun. It is used before the noun to show whether it refers to something specific or not. So, in a way, articles can also be described as a type of adjectives as they also tell us something about the nouns, like adjectives. Types of Articles There are two types of Articles in the English language. They are as follows: Definite article: Definite means to be clear, exact or obvious about something. It is called definite because it is used in relation to a particular thing or person. “The” is the definite article in English, which is used to refer to particular nouns, the identities of which are known. The definite article indicates that the noun is specific. The speaker talks about a particular thing. For example: The cat sat on the couch. The dog attacked me and ran away. Notice how the reference is not left indefinite in both the sentences. It is clear that a particular cat sat on the couch in the first sen...
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English Grammar Learn Grammar Rules and All Topics

English Grammar Learn Grammar Rules and All Topics Table Of Contents  Topic 1 BZ.Spoken English, English Grammar in simple words could be described as a “Reflection of the English language”. Language started with sounds which transformed into words, phrases and sentences. The sum-up of the complete knowledge and understandability of language is known as Grammar. To learn a language, learning Grammar is not required but to understand the language efficiently, the knowledge of Grammar is quite important. In this article, we will be helping the students to learn, understand, and execute English Grammar in their daily routine.  English Grammar English Grammar is the foundation for all of our writing and speaking skills in the English language. The first topic to understand English Grammar is Parts of Speech that has been taught at the school level at the beginning of the English language learning process. In English Grammar, some Parts of Speech can perform the functions of other ...
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What Are Collective Nouns?

What Are Collective Nouns? Introduction : In day-to-day conversation, we often hear various common words such as band, team, group, etc. These words are examples of collective nouns.  A collective noun is the type of noun which is used to exhibit a group of people, animals, or various things. Here, one noun addresses numerous entities . Therefore, the collective noun is important to convey the exact meaning of multiple subjects in the sentence. Definition of Collective Noun : Collective noun is the type of noun which looks like a singular noun but it refers to multiple nouns. In short, one noun suffices for multiple people, animals, or things. Different words such as team, squad, crew, bunch, herd, clans, etc., are well-known examples of collective nouns. Examples of Collective Nouns in Sentences ◆ The Indian  army  was bravely moving toward the border. ◆ Mohan became a part of the  cult  based on his superstition. ◆ The  board  took the decision to cr...
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Placement of Adverbs:

 Placement of Adverbs: Adverbs can be used in diverse ways, which means that they are very flexible in sentences; they can be moved around quite a bit without causing any grammatical irregularities. Take a look at the following sentence: The speaker grimly faced the audience. The adverb in this sentence is ‘grimly’; moving it around a little, we get The speaker faced the audience grimly. There is nothing wrong with either of the two sentences. What this goes to show is that an adverb can be positioned at multiple points in a sentence, and the guide below will help you decide where your chosen adverb should go: Adverbs used to begin sentences/clauses Connecting adverbs To place an adverb at the beginning of a sentence or clause is also known as ‘initial position adverb placement’, and the adverbs that are commonly used in these positions are known as ‘connecting adverbs’, such as: Consequently However Next Still Then These adverbs are known as connecting adverbs, quite simply, becau...
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Placement of Adverbs:

  Placement of Adverbs: Adverbs can be used in diverse ways, which means that they are very flexible in sentences; they can be moved around quite a bit without causing any grammatical irregularities. Take a look at the following sentence: The speaker grimly faced the audience. The adverb in this sentence is ‘grimly’; moving it around a little, we get The speaker faced the audience grimly. There is nothing wrong with either of the two sentences. What this goes to show is that an adverb can be positioned at multiple points in a sentence, and the guide below will help you decide where your chosen adverb should go: Adverbs used to begin sentences/clauses Connecting adverbs To place an adverb at the beginning of a sentence or clause is also known as ‘initial position adverb placement’, and the adverbs that are commonly used in these positions are known as ‘connecting adverbs’, such as: Consequently However Next Still Then These adverbs are known as connecting adverbs, quite simply, beca...
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Adverbs

Adverbs: Adverbs are words that are used in sentences to describe or change the meaning of a Verb or Adjective or even another Adverb. They add description to the sentence to make it more detailed and interesting. For example : He walked slowly across the square. Here, one can see that the Adverb ‘slowly’ is describing the Verb ‘walk’ by telling that the person was walking slowly. Types of Adverbs: Adverbs are used in sentences to answer many questions about the Verbs/Adjectives/Adverbs themselves. The different types of Adverbs are as following: Adverb of Time E.g.: The results were announced yesterday. Here the Adverb is yesterday which is answering the question: When were the results announced? ‘Announced’ is the verb in this sentence. She will visit the hospital tomorrow. Here the Verb is ‘visit’ and the Adverb is tomorrow as the question being asked is: Whenwill she visit the hospital? Other examples of Adverbs of Time are – Once, Never, Tomorrow, Daily etc. Adverb of Place E.g.: ...
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