English Grammar 4
English Grammar 4
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- Size (e.gColor (e.g.,., "big")
- Age (e. old")
- Shape (e.g., "round")
- "red")
- Proper adjective (e.g., "American")
- Purpose (e.g., "cooking")
Example: "Thrumodifyingsuallyee beautiful big old round red American cooking apples"
- Proper nouns (names of specific people, places, etc.) are usually not modified:
- "The city of New York" (not "The big city of New York")
These rules can help you use noun modifiers effectively and correctly in your writing and
speaking.
1. *Use "the" with specific nouns*: Use "the" when referring to a specific, previously mentioned
noun.
Example: "I'm reading the book you lent me."
2. *Use "the" with unique nouns*: Use "the" when referring to a unique noun, such as a planet or
a famous landmark.
Example: "The Earth is our home planet."
3. *Use "the" with nouns that have been previously specified*: Use "the" when referring to a
noun that has been previously specified or described.
Example: "I'm looking for the car that I parked here yesterday."
1. *Use "a" with singular nouns that begin with a consonant sound*: Use "a" with singular nouns
that begin with a consonant sound.
Example: "I'm reading a book."
2. *Use "an" with singular nouns that begin with a vowel sound*: Use "an" with singular nouns
that begin with a vowel sound.
Example: "I'm eating an apple."
3. *Use "a" or "an" with non-specific nouns*: Use "a" or "an" with non-specific nouns, such as
nouns that refer to a general category or type.
Example: "I'm looking for a job."
*Zero Article*
1. *Use no article with plural nouns*: Use no article with plural nouns, such as nouns that refer
to a general category or type.
Example: "I love cats."
2. *Use no article with uncountable nouns*: Use no article with uncountable nouns, such as
nouns that refer to a substance or a concept.
Example: "I'm drinking water."
3. *Use no article with proper nouns*: Use no article with proper nouns, such as names of
people, places, or organizations.
Example: "I'm going to New York."
By following these rules, you can use articles correctly in your writing and speaking.
*General Idioms*
1. *"Between a rock and a hard place"* - Face a difficult decision or situation with no clear
solution.
2. *"Cut your losses"* - Give up on something that is not working out or is causing problems.
3. *"In a tight spot"* - Face a difficult or challenging situation.
4. *"On shaky ground"* - Be in a uncertain or unstable situation.
5. *"Take it with a grain of salt"* - Be skeptical or cautious, and not take something at face value.
1. "Beat around the bush" - Avoid talking directly or clearly about something.
2. "Break the ice" - Start a conversation or make someone feel more comfortable.
3. "Get on the same page" - Have a shared understanding or agreement with someone.
4. "In sync" - Be in harmony or agreement with someone.
5. "Read between the lines" - Understand the underlying meaning or message.
1. "Burn the midnight oil" - Work late into the night, often to meet a deadline.
2. "Call it a day" - Stop working for the day.
3. "Get down to business" - Focus on the main purpose or task at hand.
4. "In the loop" - Be informed or up-to-date about something.
5. "On the same page" - Have a shared understanding or agreement with someone.
1. "Bite off more than you can chew" - Take on more responsibility than you can handle.
2. "Butter someone up" - Flatter or try to win someone over.
3. "In a stew" - Be worried or anxious about something.
4. "Sour grapes" - Express discontent or jealousy.
5. "Sugarcoat something" - Make something unpleasant sound more appealing.
1. *"Reach for the stars"* - Aim high and strive for excellence.
2. *"Hit the jackpot"* - Achieve great success or win a prize.
3. *"On the right track"* - Making progress or heading in the right direction.
4. *"Strike gold"* - Discover something valuable or successful.
5. *"Top of the class"* - Be the best in your class or group.