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Introduction to English

Grammar
This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the fundamental
concepts of English grammar. From parts of speech to sentence structure, we'll
explore the building blocks that form the foundation of effective communication
in the English language.

by Athar Shaikh
Parts of Speech
Nouns Verbs Adjectives and Adverbs

Nouns are words that name Verbs are action words that
people, places, things, or ideas. describe what someone or Adjectives modify nouns, while
something is doing. adverbs modify verbs,
adjectives, or other adverbs.
Sentence Structure
Subject
Object
The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that
the sentence is about. The object receives the action of the verb.

1 2 3

Verb
The verb describes the action or state of being in
the sentence.
Nouns and Pronouns
1 Singular and Plural 2 Proper and Common 3 Pronouns
Nouns Nouns Pronouns take the place of
Nouns can be singular Proper nouns name nouns to avoid repetition.
(one) or plural (more than specific people, places, or
one). things, while common
nouns name general things.
Verbs and Tenses
Present Tense
Actions happening now.

Past Tense
Actions that have already occurred.

Future Tense
Actions that will happen in the future.
Adjectives and Adverbs

Size Color Manner Frequency


Adjectives that describe Adjectives that describe Adverbs that describe Adverbs that describe
the size of a noun. the color of a noun. how an action is how often an action
performed. occurs.
Conjunctions and Prepositions
Conjunctions Prepositions
Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses Prepositions show the relationship between a noun
within a sentence. or pronoun and other words in the sentence.

Common Conjunctions Common Prepositions


Examples: and, but, or, because, if, when. Examples: in, on, at, over, under, through, with.
Common Grammatical Errors and How to
Avoid Them
Error Correct

Their vs. There vs. They're Use "their" for possession, "there" for location, and
"they're" as a contraction of "they are".

Your vs. You're Use "your" for possession and "you're" as a


contraction of "you are".

It's vs. Its Use "it's" as a contraction of "it is" and "its" to
show possession.

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