‘The‘, we all know, is an article. But where in a statement it is used is a little difficult, at times, to understand. Let us today make a beginning in understanding the usage of article ‘the’. ‘The’ is used before a noun when it is: * unique the earth; the stars; the galaxy * mentioned […]
Verbs-3
Let us today see verb co-ordination with the conjunctions (joining words) either-or and neither-nor. When Either-or and Neither-nor refer to one person or thing or one of the two singular choices mentioned in a statement, they are followed by singular form of verb( is, has, plays…). Neither Neha nor her sister is good at playing […]
Plurals
Let us today talk about those plural forms which are again made plural by many by adding ‘s’ to them i.e. double pluralisation. * Your feets are so dirty. * These childrens are making a lot of noise. * I just saw three mices there! * Give me all the informations that you have. * […]
Use of Past Tense-2
Let us today work on something we learnt a few days ago: the rule which says that you can’t have two past forms in a single statement; that is, if you have the helping verb ( do) before the main verb ( fly, eat, give…) then the helping verb takes the past form ( did […]
Use of ‘Will’
A very common error that we come across quite often is the use of ‘will’ made twice in a single statement while referring to two future events simultaneously. If I will get that packet by tomorrow I will send it to you. Here two future events referred to are: * I will get that packet […]