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    How To Learn English Grammar
    How To Learn English Grammar
    How To Learn English Grammar
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    English Grammar Lessons covers the basics of word usage, including nouns, pronouns, verbs, propositions and adjectives. It shows how they work together to form sentences and ideas, and how misuse of grammar can lead to serious misunderstandings.

    Nouns take on plural or singular meaning. Verbs take on past, present, and future tenses. The meaning of what we say depends on the correct word choices that we make. Of course, nouns and verbs are modified by adjectives and adverbs for greater descriptive value. Using all of the words at our disposal in the correct way makes our language sing with taste, color, and texture.

    English Grammar Lessons also deals with words that are spelled alike or sound alike but must be treated differently in order to avoid confusion. Synonyms and homonyms can confuse and bewilder the best of us. Also, the rules of pronunciation can become confusing, and the book sets out the major rules that govern pronunciation.

    In addition to grammar rules, the book shows how good and exciting composition can liven up a bit of prose and keep it from becoming dead and dull. Composition involves using words to create a vivid picture. Each word is like a brushstroke of bright color that paints a unique scene.

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    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHowExpert
    Release dateOct 24, 2016
    ISBN9781370617586
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    How To Learn English Grammar - HowExpert

    How To Learn English Grammar

    Your Step-By-Step Guide To Learning English Grammar

    By HowExpert Press & Virginia Fidler

    Copyright 2016 www.HowExpert.com

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    Table of Contents

    English Grammar Lessons

    Chapter 1: Words In A Sentence

    Chapter 2: All About Verbs

    Chapter 3: Nouns

    Chapter 4: Prepositions

    Chapter 5: Adjectives

    Chapter 6: Adverbs

    Chapter 7: Double Negatives

    Chapter 8: Conjunctions

    Chapter 9: The Dangling Modifier

    Chapter 10: Sentence Fragments

    Chapter 11: Clauses

    Chapter 12: Let’s Diagram That Sentence

    Chapter 13: Elevate Your Writing

    Chapter 14: Spice It Up

    Chapter 15: Suffixes And Prefixes

    Chapter 16: Clichés

    Chapter 17: Increase Your Vocabulary

    Chapter 18: Let’s Build A Sentence

    Chapter 19: Words That Sound Alike

    Chapter 20: Words That Are Not Only Different, But Can Be Confusing

    Chapter 21: Punctuation

    Chapter 22: Idiomatic Expressions

    Chapter 23: Pronunciation

    Chapter 24: Types Of Sentences

    Chapter 25: Composition

    Chapter 26: How To Describe Action

    Chapter 27: Setting The Right Tone With Your Words

    Answers To Tests

    About The Author

    Recommended Resources

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    English Grammar Lessons

    It is an excellent idea for non-native residents of the United States to learn the English language. It is not necessarily easy to learn, but if you are looking for a job or wish to communicate with native speakers, it is important that you make the attempt to improve your grammar in order to make yourself understood and understand others.

    As you study the simple rules presented in this book, don’t be afraid to use them. If you make a mistake, ask to be corrected. Read as much English as you can to immerse yourself in this language. Write emails in English, even if it is initially a struggle. It will get easier, and you will be proud of the results.

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    Chapter 1: Words In A Sentence

    The words used to construct a sentence can have all sorts of functions, but the two most important parts of a sentence are the noun and the verb. The noun is the person or entity that is acting, such as a name, person, idea, or thing. The verb is the action.

    Nouns and Verbs:

    For example:

    John acts.

    Judy sings.

    Karen is worried.

    The concert ended.

    The above are complete sentences. There is a person or thing and an action.

    A pronoun takes the place of a noun, but serves the same function.

    For example:

    He is walking.

    They are coming to dinner.

    She is annoying her brother.

    You are behaving irresponsibly.

    There are more parts of sentences.

    Preposition:

    A preposition defines the action further.

    For example:

    John is walking through the park.

    John is walking after lunch.

    John is walking along the river.

    Adverbs:

    An adverb describes a verb and explains how, when, where, or what the action is.

    For example:

    John walked slowly. (How did John walk?)

    John regularly walked to work.(When did John walk?)

    Adjectives:

    Adjectives also describe, but they describe nouns.

    For example:

    John walked through the beautiful park.(Beautiful describes the noun park.)

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    Chapter 2: All About Verbs

    Verbs indicate motion or action.

    Examples of verbs are: speak, sing, sit, smile, work, wear, cook, and jump. Anytime there is action or motion, there is a verb. This includes action that one cannot see, such as think, ponder, admire, and enjoy.

    For example

    Paul enjoyed the movie.

    Martin smiled when he saw Kris.

    Barbara admired the painting.

    He thinks he can get away with mischief.

    A sentence can have more than one verb.

    Before Annie sat, she spoke to her mother.

    He looked for true love and eventually found it.

    Verbs can be helping verbs, i.e., they help another verb.

    John will graduate.

    John won’t graduate.

    John can graduate.

    John must graduate.

    Notice how each helping verb clarifies the verb and helps make the meaning clearer.

    Verbs indicate action, and action can take place at different times. For example, action can happen yesterday, today, or tomorrow, or it can be ongoing. To indicate the difference, verbs take on different tenses.

    Present Tense Regular Verbs:

    This is action that is happening now.

    First Person I run

    Second Person You run

    Third Person(s) He or she runs

    They or we run

    First Person I study

    Second Person You study

    Third Person(s) He or she studies

    They or we study

    The third person singular requires the addition of an ‘s’ or an ‘es.’The first person and the third persons remain the same.

    For example

    I wake up He wakes up

    You wake up She wakes up

    They do very well He does very well

    I do very well

    Irregular Verbs:

    Irregular verbs are simply that – irregular. They have different rules.

    First Person I am

    Second Person You

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