Common Errors
Common Errors
Common Errors
Common Errors
English is one of the richest languages in the world. Its vocabulary is also enviously rich. In the English language, there are many words expressing almost the same meaning. But it...
Classification of Sentence According to Purpose
Classification of Sentence According to Purpose
Classification of Sentence According to Purpose
Classification of Sentence According to Purpose
We know that a group of words that makes complete sense is called a Sentence. Now mind the following...
Distinction Between Groups of Synonyms
Distinction Between Groups of Synonyms
(Distinction Between Groups of Synonyms)
Distinction Between Groups of Synonyms
1. Able (it is a general term and does not mention any special quality or merit): Pandit Jawaharlal was an able politician.
Capable...
Classification of Verbs
Classification of Verbs
Classification of Verbs
Classification of Verbs
Mind the underlined words in the following sentences:
They read the Purans.
Kamal and sita play badminton.
You learn English.
It may rain.
They can do the work.
The underlined words in the above...
Punctuation
Punctuation
Punctuation
Punctuation
The word ‘Punctuation’ is derived from the Latin word Panctum, which means a point or pause.
Punctuation is the art of putting points, pauses or stops in writing in order to make their meaning...
Parts of Speech
Parts of Speech
Parts of Speech
Parts of Speech
Mind the following sentence:
George is a good boy.
In the above sentence, there are five words as: George, is, a, good and boy. These words are the parts of...
Foreign Words and Phrases
Foreign Words and Phrases
Foreign Words and Phrases
Foreign Words and Phrases
English is an omnivorous language as it borrows words and phrases from other languages and naturalizes them as its own. It has already borrowed many...
Classification of Adjective
Classification of Adjective
Classification of Adjective
Classification of Adjective
Mind the Italicized words in the following sentences:
1. Ramanan is a good boy.
2. Sabina is a clever girl.
3. He gave me five mangoes.
In sentences No.1 and 2, the...
Phrases and Idioms
Phrases and Idioms
Phrases and Idioms
Phrases and Idioms
Phrases and Idioms are peculiar expressions of a language. They are made up of two or more words giving rise to a special meaning. Their rightness and wrongness...
The Conditionals
The Conditionals
The Conditionals
The Conditionals
A. Types of Conditionals
Mind the following expressions:
1. He will attend the meeting if we invite him.
2. He would attend the meeting if we invited him.
3. He would have attended the meeting...
Diminutives
Diminutives
Diminutives
Diminutives
A diminutive is a form of a word that is used to mean the smallest Shape (form)Â of a thing. It is also used to mean affection or contempt.
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A. List of some Diminutives
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Conjunctions
Conjunctions
Conjunctions
Conjunctions
Mind the underlined words in the following sentences:
Man proposes but God disposes.Â
Do you prefer to tea or coffee?
He wrote the letter accurately and legibly.
Mind that each of the italicised words i.e 'but', 'or' and...
Some Commonly Used Similes | Comparison
Some Commonly Used Similes | Comparison
(Some Commonly Used Similes)
Some Commonly Used Similes | Comparison
The word ‘Simile’ has come from the Latin word 'similis' which means likeness. Literary a Simile is an explicit statement of...
One Word Substitution
One Word Substitution
One Word Substitution
One Word Substitution
One-word substitution is the art of using a single word for many. There are many phrases and clauses for which only one word can be used. The use...
Classification of Noun
Classification of Noun
Classification of Noun
Classification of Noun
We know that a Noun is the name of anything. It denotes the name of a person, place, thing or idea. Now mind the italicized words in the...