The Present Simple Tense – Rules, Example Sentences and Worksheets

The Present Simple Tense Usage Rules We use the present simple (is, am, are, has, have, do go, play etc.) to talk about the following: Things in general: We use the present simple to talk about the things in general. We are not thinking only about now. We use it to say that something happens … Read more

Definition and Examples of Present Perfect Continuous Tense

The Present Perfect Continuous The Present Perfect Continuous shows an action happening over a period of time. Here the period lasts up to the present. In other words the The Present Perfect Continuous shows an action happening over a period of time leading up to the present. In some cases the action may be still … Read more

Mood in English Grammar| Examples and Types

What is mood ? The word “Mood” is derived from a Latin word “Modus” which means “manner”. Thus in English grammar mood is the manner in which the action denotes by the verb is represented. There are four moods in English. These are: i. Indicative mood. ii. Imperative mood. iii. Subjunctive mood. iv. Infinitive mood. … Read more

“Ing Form” (Gerund) Or Verbal Noun

“Ing Form” (Gerund) Let us look at the sentences: i. Gardening is my hobby. ii. We continued playing. iii. I prevent him from stealing. iv. The game was an exciting. In sentence (i) “gardening” is a non-finite verb ending in “ing” which works as a subject of “is”. In sentence (ii) “playing” is a non-finite … Read more

Types of prepositions – Simple Preposition, Compound Preposition, Phrasal Preposition and Participial Preposition

Types of Prepositions Prepositions can be arranged in the following classes:- Simple prepositions:-These prepositions are usually monosyllabic words; as: At, by, for, from, in, of, off, on, out, through, to, up, with. Some example sentences: Davood drove the car on the race track. Jozy leaves for work at 8.00 am everyday. Saika brushes her hair … Read more

Affixes: Prefixes and Suffixes

AFFIXES Languages are enriched by the addition of letters or syllables to the primary words. These letters are called affixes, which may be placed either before or after the primary word to modify its meaning. An affix added to the beginning of a word is called a Prefix. Thus we get ‘unhorse’, ‘befriend’ and ‘endear’ … Read more