English Language Education

The kinds of Pronouns 1. Pronouns is a word used instead of a noun . 2. Pronouns are divided into :-- a ) Personal Pronouns: The Personal Pronouns are used to distinguish the three persons . a. The First Person denotes the person speaking . I we me us myself ourselves The second Person denoted the person spoken to you you yourself yourselves The third Person denotes the person or thing spoken of he she it they him her it them himself herself itself themselves b ) Interrogative Pronouns: 1. Interrogative Pronouns ask questions. 2. The interrogative pronouns are : -- who, whose, whom which and what. a) Who, whose, and whom refer to person . Examples : - Who said so ? Whose book is this ? Whom do you love ? b) Which refers to persons or things Examples :- Which of these boys will win the prize ? Which of these books do you like best ? c) What refers to lower animals and things. Examples :- Q : What have you seen in the mountain? A : I have seen a tiger. Q : What...

1. A Verb says something about a person or thing. 2. Verbs are divided into three different kinds : -- a. Transitive Verbs: A Transitive Verb requires an object to complete its meaning. Examples : -- a. The hunter killed a bear. b. The scholar learned his lesson. In ( a ) " bear " is the object of " killed ". In ( b ) " lesson " is the object of " learned ". Transitive Verb has two voice : -- a The Active voice b. The Passive voice Note : An Intransitive verb from its nature cannot have voices. b. Intransitive Verbs: An Intransitive Verb does not require an object to complete its meaning. Examples : -- ( a ) He sleeps. ( b ) We go. Note : No object can come after such verbs as " sleep ", " go " etc . c. Auxiliary Verbs: An Auxiliary Verb is used to help an other verb. ( a ) I shall go. ( b ) We have come. Note : A verb that is helped by an auxiliary verb is called a Principal verb. In a ...

1. An Adverb qualifies any part of speech except a noun or pronoun, but it usually qualifies a verb , and adjective , or another adverb . Examples : -- ( a ) He runs fast ( b ) He runs very fast ( c ) He is quite happy. In ( a ) the adverb " fast " qualifies the verb " run " ; in ( b ) the adverb " very " qualifies the adverb " fast " ; and in ( c ) the adverb " quite " qualifies the adjective " happy ".

A Preposition is placed before a noun or pronoun to show the relation between this noun or pronoun and some other word in the sentence. Examples : -- Put his book on the table. Give this book to him. Note - The noun or prooun placed after the preposition is called its Object In the above sentences, the noun " table " is the object of the preposition " on " ; and the pronoun " him " is the object of the preposition " to ". The following list contains some other examples of the preposition : -- ( a ) A lamp is hung above my head. ( b ) He sailed across the sea. ( c ) He returned after many days ( d ) He is not at home just now. ( e ) He stands before the door ( f ) The dog ran behind its master. ( g ) He stood below me in the class ( h ) I sat besid e him. ( i ) There is nothing in the room besides a table. ( j ) You must be back by four o'clock. ( k ) He does this sum for his calssmate. ( l ) He came from school. (...

1. A noun is the name of a person , place , or thing . 2. Nouns are divided into five different kinds : -- Proper Nouns Common Nouns Collective nouns Material Nouns Abstract Nouns A Proper Noun is the name of a particular person , place , or thing . eg : John ( person ) ; Palm Beach County ( place ) ; The Chinese ( people ); Books ( thing ) A Common Noun is a name that can be given to any person or thing of the same kind . eg : Man, boy, table, dog A Collective Noun is singular in form though denoting more than one. eg : Herd, army, flock. A Material Noun is the name of a substance eg : Milk, iron, wood. An Abstract noun is the name of a quality . eg : Love, truth, color. Number of Nouns 1. Number shows whether one is meant, or more than one. 2. There are two Numbers : -- The Singular Number The Plural Number The Singular number denotes only one object. eg: boy, girl The Plural nu...

1. An Adjective qualifies a noun or a pronoun . 2. Adjectives are divided into six different kinds : --- a. Proper Adjectives: Proper Adjectives are derived from proper nouns. eg : a. Chinese soldiers fought bravely. b.We are studying the English language. In ( a ) the word " Chinese " is a proper adjective because it is derived from the proper noun " China " In ( b ) the word " English " is a proper adjective because it is derived from the proper noun " England ". Note -- Every proper adjective should begin with a capital letter. b. Descriptive Adjectives: Descriptive Adjectives qualify a noun by adding some quality or state to it. eg : a. A brave soldier killed the enemy. ( quality ) b. There are some sick soldiers in the hospital ( state ) c. Quantitative Adjectives: Quantitative Adjectives indicate how much of a thing is meant. He has much rice. He ha...

Life is just a bowl of cherries Life is full of happiness and pleasure. Like a bull in a china shop A clumsy or tactless person. Lock the stable door after the horse has bolted Once a mistake has been made or an error committed, it's too late to take precautions to prevent it from happening. The longest day must have an end All difficult jobs or situations also have an end. Losers weepers, finders keepers If someone loses something, he weeps -- but if someone finds it, he keeps it. Love me, love my dog If we want a person's friendship we must accept him totally, faults and all. Many hands make light work Many people sharing a job or tasks make easier work of it. The mountain labors and brings forth a mouse To work hard and long on a project that turns out to be pretty useless. Opportunity only knocks once Seize an opportunity when it occurs for it may never happen again. An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure It is even better to be cautious and preve...

All's fish that comes the net When something comes our way we should consider how it might be useful or benefit us. An apple a day keeps the doctor away It means that apples are so nutritious they keep you in the peak of health. Be on the safe side To take special precautions to avoid making a mistake. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder What is beautiful to one person may not be beautiful to others. Beggars can't be choosers Someone in need should be grateful for what is given to him -- even if it's not what he wants or expects. The blind leading the blind A person helping or advising someone knows as little about the subject as the person who is being advised. The buck stops here It means final decision or total responsibility for an action. Burn the candle at both ends Those who are always busy and seem to get little rest. Buy a pig in a poke Buy something without examining it for faults or checking to see if they are really getting what they believe they h...

A bad workman always blames his tools A careless or unskilled worker blames bad work on his tools rather than himself. A new broom sweeps clean A person newly appointed is always eager and enthusiastic in his work. Don't judge a book by its cover Do not be deceived by appearances. Blood is thicker than water Family ties are stronger than any other. Don't count your chickens before they are hatched Do not make plans based on something that has not happened. Don't make a mountain out of a molehill Do not make a big fuss or issue over something minor or small. Experience is the best teacher The best way to learn a job is to do it. The last straw that broke the camel's back The final thing that, when added to a bad or unpleasant situation, causes failure or ruin. Look at the bright side Be optimistic. Make hay while the sun shines Seize opportunities. Out of sight, out of mind You will soon forget friends you do not meet or keep in contact with. A leopard cann...

Actions speak louder than words Children usually learn more from the examples set by their elders than from what they are told ; a person's character is judged by the thing she does and not by what he says; actions give evidence or proof of. Fortune knocks once at every man's door Everyone gets at least one good opportunity in his lifetime; everyone has the opportunity to be successful in life. Give the devil his due Be just and fair-minded , even to the one who does not deserve much or who is unfriendly or unfair; we should punish a person according to his wrongdoings. God helps those who help themselves God only helps those people who work hard and make an honest effort. It's an ill wind that blows nobody any good A bad or evil occurrence. Great minds think alike Wise people will normally think and behave alike in certain situations. Habit is second nature An act done repeatedly and often enough will sooner or later become a habit or second nature. He laughs bes...

Between the devil and the deep sea To choose between two equally bad alternatives in a serious dilemma. Where there's a will there's a way When a person really wants to do something, he will find a way of doing it. A burnt child dreads fire A bad experience or a horrifying incident may scar one's attitude or thinking for a lifetime. First come, first served The first in line will be attended to first. A friend in need is a friend indeed A friend who helps when one is in trouble is a real friend. Discretion is the better part of valor If you say discretion is the better part of valor, you mean that avoiding a dangerous or unpleasant situation is sometimes the most sensible thing to do. A hungry man is an angry man A person who does not get what he wants or needs is a frustrated person and will be easily provoked to rage. Empty vessels make the most noise Those people who have a little knowledge usually talk the most and make the greatest fuss. A man is as ...

Each to their own Different people have different preferences. In American English, 'Each to his own' is more common. Eager beaver A person who is extremely keen is an eager beaver. Eagle eyes Someone who has eagle eyes sees everything; no detail is too small. Early bath (UK) If someone has or goes for an early bath, they quit or lose their job or position earlier than expected because things have gone wrong. Early bird catches the worm The early bird catches the worm means that if you start something early, you stand a better chance of success. Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy wealthy and wise It means that sleeping well and not staying up late will help you out physically and financially. Earn a living To make money Ex: We need to get a good job to earn a decent living. Easier said than done If something is easier said than done, it is much more difficult than it sounds. It is often used when someone advises you to do something difficult and tries to...

Daft as a brush (UK) Someone who is daft as a brush is rather stupid. Damp squib (UK) If something is expected to have a great effect or impact but doesn't, it is a damp squib. Dancing on someone's grave If you will dance on someone's grave, you will outlive or outlast them and will celebrate their demise. Dark horse If someone is a dark horse, they are a bit of a mystery. Davey Jones' locker Davey Jones' locker is the bottom of the sea or resting place of drowned sailors.('Davy Jones' locker' is an alternative spelling.) Day in the sun If you have your day in the sun, you get attention and are appreciated. Daylight robbery If you are overcharged or underpaid, it is a daylight robbery; open, unfair and hard to prevent. Rip-off has a similar meaning. Days are numbered When someone’s days are numbered, they are expected to die soon. Dead air When there is a period of total silence, there is dead air. Dead and buried If something is dead and bur...