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English Grammar - 02
Question Analysis
Parts of Speech(Adjective, Adverb, Gerund, Participle)
Clause, Phrase, Right form of verb, Vocabs
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English Grammar - Syllabus
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1 NOUN 1 1 - - - 1 1 1 - 1 6
2 Determiner - - 1 - 1 1 1 1 - 2 7
3 Gender - 1 - 1 1 - - - - - 3
4 Number 1 - 3 1 1 1 2 1 - - 10
5 Pronoun - - - 1 - - 1 - - - 2
6 Verb 1 2 2 3 2 - 3 2 1 - 16
7 Adjective 1 - 1 - 1 - - - - 2 5
8 Adverb - - - 1 - - 1 1 - - 3
9 Preposition 2 1 1 3 2 1 2 1 5 - 18
10 Conjunction 1 - - 1 - - - - - - 2
11 Idioms & Phrases 2 4 2 2 1 1 2 3 2 2 21
12 Clauses 1 - - - - - 1 - - - 2
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13 Correction - 1 - 1 - - 1 1 3 1 8
14 Transformation - 1 - - 1 - 1 1 - - 4
15 Voice 2 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 9
16 Degree 1 - - 1 - - - - - - 2
17 Meanings - 3 3 1 5 5 3 4 1 4 29
18 Synonyms 2 1 - - 1 - - - - 1 5
19 Antonyms 1 1 - 1 1 - 1 1 2 1 9
20 Spellings 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 - - - 9
21 Usage of word as - - - 1 - - - - 1 1 3
various POS
22 Formation of new - 1 - - - 1 - - - - 2
word
23 Composition - - 1 - 1 - - - - - 2
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• Vocabulary 43
• Idioms & Phrase 21
• Proposition 18
• Verb 16
• Noun, Determiner 13
• Number 10
• Voice 9
• Correction 8
• Adjective, Adverb 8
Adjective
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Noun/Adjective
Gerund V+ing
Noun
Participle V+ing
Adjective
Gerund and Participle
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Test for..
Can be replaced by “something”, “this”, “it”
Cannot be removed from the sentence
Is object of the preposition
Come after possessive adjective
Has its own verb
Has compound forms
Changed form; not a reduction
Acid Test for Gerund
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Oversleeping is bad
Can be replaced by “something”, “this”, “it”
Cannot be removed from the sentence
Is object of the preposition
Come after possessive adjective
Has its own verb
Has compound forms(weight-lifting/over-sleeping)
Changed form; not a reduction
Acid Test for Gerund
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Test for..
Reduction of adjective phrase(who is/ which is) or
adverbial phrase(before, after, if)
Can be removed(adjective clause) or moved @ the sentence(adverbial Clause)
Used to make continuous sentences (he is singing)
Acid Test for Participle
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He loves sleeping.
He loves who was sleeping
So it is Gerund.
Reduction of adjective phrase or adverbial phrase (who is/ which is)
Can be removed(adjective clause) or moved @ the sentence(adverbial Clause)
Acid Test for Participle
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No Sentence Gerund /
Participle
1 I miss living in the city.
2 He enjoys sailing
3 I enjoy drawing portraits.
4 Walking around the car, they inspected the tires.
5 The bird is making its nest.
6 He does not enjoy spending a lot of time on social media.
7 I am interested in learning to cook.
8 He has no interest in showing off his wealth.
9 I have always been against spending too much money on
celebrations.
Excercise
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No Sentence Gerund /
Participle
1 I miss living in the city. Gerund
2 He enjoys sailing Gerund
3 I enjoy drawing portraits. Gerund
4 Walking around the car, they inspected the tires. Participle
5 The bird is making its nest. Participle
6 He does not enjoy spending a lot of time on social media. Gerund
7 I am interested in learning to cook. Gerund
8 He has no interest in showing off his wealth. Gerund
9 I have always been against spending too much money on Gerund
celebrations.
Exercise
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No Sentence Gerund /
Participle
1 He has ruined his lungs by smoking.
2 Asking questions is easier than answering them.
3 We saw a clown standing on his head.
4 He hates spending money.
5 Waving their hands, the spectators cheered the runners.
6 We are fighting a losing battle.
7 It is freezing cold.
8 We are confident of winning the election.
9 The boy cried thinking that he would be whipped.
10 Can you teach me painting?
Excercise
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No Sentence Gerund /
Participle
1 He has ruined his lungs by smoking. Gerund
2 Asking questions is easier than answering them. Gerund
3 We saw a clown standing on his head. Participle
4 He hates spending money. Gerund
5 Waving their hands, the spectators cheered the runners. Participle
6 We are fighting a losing battle. participle
7 It is freezing cold. participle
8 We are confident of winning the election. Gerund
9 The boy cried thinking that he would be whipped. participle
10 Can you teach me painting? Gerund
Gerund/Participle Quiz
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No Sentences Gerund/participle
1 Swimming is good exercise.
2 The falling leaves covered the ground.
3 She enjoys swimming in the ocean.
4 The barking dog woke me up.
5 I love reading books.
6 He was reading a book all night.
7 Skiing can be a thrilling experience.
8 The barking dog woke me up.
9 I need your help with moving the furniture.
10 The running water in the stream was crystal clear.
Gerund/Participle Quiz Answer
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No Sentences Gerund/participle
1 Swimming is good exercise. Gerund
2 The falling leaves covered the ground. Answer: Participle
Participle
3 She enjoys swimming in the ocean. Gerund
4 The barking dog woke me up. Answer: Participle Participle
5 I love reading books. Gerund
6 He was reading a book all night. Participle
7 Skiing can be a thrilling experience. Gerund
8 The barking dog woke me up. Participle
9 I need your help with moving the furniture. Gerund
10 The running water in the stream was crystal clear. Participle
Verbal noun
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• The + gerund + of
• Playing football is very interesting
• The playing of football is very interesting
Causative Verb
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• Is performed on others
No Sentences
1 What he said surprised me.
2 She doesn't know why he left.
3 His question is whether we should go or stay.
4 I am concerned about what she will think.
5 We discussed whether the project is feasible.
6 Her main goal is to find a new job
7 Where she lives is a beautiful place.
8 He couldn't understand why they were laughing
9 The question of whether we should invest remains unanswered.
10 I wonder who will be the next president.
Noun Phrase -> Ask the verb What/Who?
(No VERB, can contain verbal)
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No Sentences
1 The red car was parked in the driveway.
2 She bought a new dress for the party.
3 The book on the shelf is my favorite.
4 The tall man with a beard is the new teacher.
5 An old oak tree stood in the middle of the field.
6 My little sister wants to play with you.
7 A cup of hot coffee can be so comforting.
8 The cat on the roof won't come down.
9 A box of chocolates was left on the table.
10 His loud laughter echoed through the room.
Adjective Clause -> Ask the Noun
Who/Whom/which? (Contains VERB)
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No Sentences
1 The car that he bought is brand new.
2 I like the dress that you are wearing.
3 The book that is on the shelf is my favorite.
4 The teacher who just joined our school is very experienced.
5 The tree whose branches touch the ground needs trimming.
6 The cake, which my mom baked, is delicious.
7 She visited the city where she was born.
8 The movie that we watched last night was great.
9 The house, which has a red door, belongs to my friend.
10 The dog, that chased the cat, is friendly.
Adjective Phrase -> Ask the Noun
Who/Whom/which?(No VERB, may contain verbal)
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No Sentences
1 The car with the shiny red paint caught my eye.
2 She wore a dress embroidered with intricate patterns.
3 The book filled with suspense and mystery was a bestseller.
4 The house with the blue shutters is charming.
5 The cake, made from scratch by my grandmother, was delicious.
6 The room decorated in a minimalist style looked spacious.
7 His speech, full of passion and enthusiasm, inspired the audience.
8 The movie, directed by a famous filmmaker, won many awards.
9 I love to eat pizza loaded with cheese and toppings.
10 The forest covered in a blanket of snow looked magical.
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Adverb Clause: MPT3CR
No MPT3CR Adverbial It Answers to the Example
Clause of question
1 M Manner How She sang the song as if she were a professional
singer.
2 P Place Where They went to the park where they could enjoy the
sunshine.
3 T Time When He will call you when he finishes his work.
4 C Condition If what or What if? If it rains tomorrow, the picnic will be canceled.
5 C Concession Although what? Although he studied hard, he didn't perform well in
the exam.
6 C Consequence So what? He worked late; therefore, he completed the project
on time.
7 R Reason Why? She didn't attend the party because she was feeling
unwell.
Adverb Clause: Ask the verb -> When, Where, How,
On what Condition, Despite What?
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No Sentences Explanation
1 Because she was tired, she Adverbial Clause of Cause/Reason: It answers the question
decided to take a nap. "Why?" and provides the reason for her decision.
2 Although it was raining, they went Adverbial Clause of Concession: It shows contrast or
for a walk. unexpectedness and indicates that despite the rain, they went
for a walk. Answers the question “Despite What?”
3 While I was studying, my phone Adverbial Clause of Time: It tells when or for how long
kept ringing. something happened.
4 Wherever he goes, he always Adverbial Clause of Place: It indicates the location or place
carries his guitar. where an action occurs. Answers the question “Where”
5 Since you asked nicely, I'll help Adverbial Clause of Condition: It presents a condition that must
you. be met for the main action to occur. Answers the question “On
What Condition”
Adverb Clause: Ask the verb -> When, Where,
How, On what Condition, Despite What?
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No Sentences Explanation
6 They spoke so quietly that no one Adverbial Clause of Manner: It describes how an action is
could hear them. performed and often uses "as if" or "as though“, “so” to indicate
a manner. Answers the Question “How”
Examples
1. With great care, he handled the fragile vase.
2. She completed the assignment in a hurry.
3. He drove the car with caution.
4. She sang the song in a melodious manner.
5. The cat jumped off the table without any hesitation.
6. He arrived at the meeting just in time.
7. They hiked up the mountain in the pouring rain.
8. She answered the questions with a smile on her face.
9. He worked on the project throughout the night.
10.She looked at him with a sense of disbelief.
Modals
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• Universal Truths
• In the case of Universal truth & habitual fact:
• The sentence is in Simple Present Tense.
• Example:
• The sun gives us light.
• Humans are mortals
Right Form of Verb
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• Present Continuous
• Example:
• She is singing now.
• He is reading.
Right Form of Verb
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• Past time
• ‘since’
• If the first part of ‘since’ is in present indefinite or present perfect
tense then the next part will be past indefinite.
• Example: It has been many years since I came to Paris.
• If the first part of ‘since’ is in past indefinite tense then the next part
becomes past perfect.
• Example:
• It was many years since they had first met.
Right Form of Verb
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• ‘after’
• If the first part of ‘after’ is in past indefinite tense, then the next part
will be past perfect.
• Example:
• The teacher started the class after Raju had come.
Right Form of Verb
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• ‘after’
• If the first part of ‘after’ is in past indefinite tense, then the next part
will be past perfect.
• Example:
• The teacher started the class after Raju had come.
Right Form of Verb
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• while’
• If the verb
• comes after ‘while’, then the verb will take ‘ing’ with it.
• if comes after ‘while + subject’, then the verb will be in the past
continuous tense.
• Example:
• While going to school, I saw a snake.
Right Form of Verb
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• while’
• If the verb
• comes after ‘while’, then the verb will take ‘ing’ with it.
• if comes after ‘while + subject’, then the verb will be in the past
continuous tense.
• Example:
• While going to school, I saw a snake.
Right Form of Verb
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• The main verb after ‘to be’ and ‘having’ takes past participle form.
• Example:
• He ran away having taken the money.
Right Form of Verb
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• For future indicative words like ‘by this time, by morning, by Sunday’,
etc., then:
• two verbs
• ‘it is time’
• The verb after it is high time, it is time, wish, fancy, etc. will be in the
past form.
• Example:
• It is high time we did the work.
Right Form of Verb
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• After as though, as if, wish, etc., the ‘to be verb’ transforms into
‘were’.
• Example:
• I wish I were a butterfly.
Right Form of Verb
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• If the first part of ‘as though/as if’ is present indefinite, then the next
part will be past indefinite.
• If the first part is past indefinite, the next part will be past perfect.
• Example:
• He speaks as though he knew everything.
Right Form of Verb
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• Causative Verb
• After phrases such as get used to, without, cannot help, past, could
not help, with a view toward, look forward to, would you mind, etc.,
the:
• ‘There’
• ‘lest’
• With ‘lest’ in the sentence:
• ‘while’
• After ‘While’
• The verb takes ‘ing’
• But if there is a subject, the sentence is past continuous tense.
• Example: While walking at the station, I met him.
Right Form of Verb
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• ‘would that’
• For sentences starting with ‘would that’, there comes a ‘could’ after
the subject and the verb is in present form.
• Example: Would that I could see a lion.
Right Form of Verb
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• A verb must agree with its subject, regardless of the verb coming
after or before the subject.
• Example: At the end of the road is the secretary’s Office.
Right Form of Verb
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• Multiple subjects
• Interrogative sentences
• If interrogative sentences start with who, which, what, where, etc.,
then:
• There comes an auxiliary verb according to tense and person.
• Example: Where do you live?
Right Form of Verb
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• Uncountable nouns
• In the case of uncountable nouns such as oxygen, water, air, etc., the
verb takes a singular form.
• Example: Milk is white.
English Vocabulary
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Vocabulary
Synonym Analogy
Antonym** Odd man out
Meaning Idioms & pharase
One Word Substitution
Spelling
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