English Grammar Basics

Grammar is the set of rules that governs the structure of sentences in a language. In English, grammar rules help ensure that sentences are clear, accurate, and easy to understand. Here are some fundamental grammar concepts:

Nouns and Verbs

  • Nouns are words for people, places, things, or ideas. Examples: "cat", "Paris", "love".
  • Verbs are words that show action or state of being. Examples: "run", "is", "hate".

Sentences

A sentence usually consists of a subject and a predicate.

  • Subject: The person or thing doing or being something. Example: "The cat sleeps."
  • Predicate: The part of the sentence that contains the verb and tells what the subject is or does. Example: "sleeps."

Articles

  • A and an are used before singular nouns that begin with a consonant sound.
  • The is used before specific or particular nouns.

Prepositions

Prepositions are used to show relationships between nouns and pronouns in sentences. Examples: "in", "on", "under".

Tenses

  • Present Tense: Describes actions happening now. Example: "I am reading."
  • Past Tense: Describes actions that have happened. Example: "I read."
  • Future Tense: Describes actions that will happen. Example: "I will read."

For more information on English grammar, check out our Grammar Guide.

Grammar Rules