Quiz of Articles in English grammar
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Use of articles in English
Use of articles in English Definition of article Articles such “as a/an and the” are the words that define a noun as specific (particular) or unspecific. Use of articles in English We use articles before nouns. Types of articles: definite and indefinite articles Indefinite article (A/ An) Definite article (The) Indefinite articles : a/an Indefinite
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Conditional sentences type 1 – likely conditions
Conditional sentences type 1 It expresses an action that may be done in the future with a condition. IF + present indefinite tense, future indefinite tense (main clause ) If I go to Mumbai, I will find a new job there. I will promote her, If she works properly. If you complete your E-mail, you
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Would have + Past Participle
Would have + Past Participle means we had a desire to do something, but the action didn’t take place or couldn’t accomplish in the past. Would have meaning in Past situations Past indefinite/any past tense; otherwise, Subject + Would have + Past Participle + object. Or Subject + Would have + Past Participle, but simple past I
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Be + To Infinitive
Be + TO Infinitive Sub + is to/am to/are to/was to/were to + verb + object. Be + To Infinitive is used to express willingness; no compulsion. Note: Is to/am to/are to use for future activities. (I) plans: I am to buy a new car. She is to go by bike. He is to prepare for
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Shall vs Will
When we talk about Shall vs Will , we use them as modal verbs. Shall vs Will are used with main verbs. (He will come; We shall appoint him. We use “Shall” for future time with I & We (Pronouns). Furthermore, it is more formal than “Will”. Rule I: Let’s talk about shall meaning(shall vs
Past Modals Verbs – Should have & Ought to have
Past Modals Verbs Uses of Past Modals Verbs – Should have Sub + should have + perfect participle (m.v.3) + obj. ‘Should have’ is used to express regretting something in the past. There was cloudy weather yesterday, but I didn’t carry my umbrella, and suddenly on the way, Raining started, and I got wet. I should
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Use of Must have
Use of Must have Deduction or inference (a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning: It is used to denote an opinion of an earlier past situation. Sub + must have + m.v.3 + obj. The truck driver must have seen the child. He was a novice at driving. He must have panicked when he
Use of Modals in progressive form
Work going on
He will be facing the interview tomorrow. (100 % surety of facing the interview tomorrow)
He may be facing the interview tomorrow. (50 to 60 % surety of facing the interview)
He might be facing the interview tomorrow. (20 to 30 % surety of facing the interview)
He must be facing the interview tomorrow. (He needs a job anyhow; therefore, up to 90 % surety of facing the interview)
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Different Uses of Would
Use of “Would rather, had rather, would better, had better, rather than, would sooner, would prefer, would like and would love,”
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