Modals
Modals are auxiliary verbs used to express the attitude, intention, degree of certainty, ability, permission, obligation, advice, or possibility of the subject.Modals do not show action by themselves. They modify the meaning of the main verb. Common modals are: can, could, may, might, must, should, shall, will, would, ought to, need, dare In exams, modals are […]
Tense
Tense is the form of a verb that shows the time of an action or state. It tells whether something happens in the present, happened in the past, or will happen in the future. Along with time, tense often also shows whether the action is completed, continuing, or repeated.In exams, tense questions are rarely asked […]
Voice
Voice shows whether the subject of a sentence performs the action or receives the action. There are two voices in English: Understanding voice is essential because it directly affects: In exams, voice questions are rarely direct. They are hidden inside tense, agreement, and structure questions. Active Voice A sentence is in the active voice when […]
Narration
Narration is the method of reporting what someone has said. There are two ways of reporting speech: In examinations, narration questions are designed to test whether the candidate can: A narration question is never about memorising rules alone. It is about applying multiple grammar concepts together. Direct Speech In direct speech, the exact words of […]
Preposition
A preposition is a word placed before a noun or pronoun to show its relation with another word in the sentence. This relation may indicate place, time, direction, movement, cause, manner, possession, or condition.In simple terms, a preposition answers questions like where, when, how, to whom, from where, by what means. Examples: In examinations, prepositions […]
PUNCTUATION
Meaning of Punctuation Punctuation refers to the use of specific symbols in writing to separate, organise, and clarify meaning in sentences.Punctuation does not change words. It changes sense, pause, and structure.In competitive examinations, punctuation is tested to check whether the candidate understands: A sentence may be grammatically correct but punctuation-wise incorrect, and such sentences are marked […]