Verbs

THE MODALS PART-IIModals are those helping verbs, used to express action like ability, power, permision, request, possibility, willingness,etc.Use of CanCan means to be able to or know how to. It is used to express strength - may it be physical, mental or of the official authority, of wealth, etc. It is uesd as follows : To express Ability, To express Possibility, To express Permission, To express Disposition, In the form of Phrase.Examples: I can solve this question...
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THE MODALSModals are those helping verbs, used to express action like ability, power, permision, request, possibility, willingness,etc.Correct use of ModalsVarious mistakes are committed in the use of different modals both in speaking and writing. It is because many people do not know certain facts about modals and do not use them according to the rules of grammar but according to their own convenience. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the proper use of...
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VERB-SUBJECT AGREEMENTRule 13 : Some nouns, which are singular in form but are plural in number take a plural verb.Examples : People were shouting. Cattle are grazing. Rule 14 : When a plural noun denotes some particular quantity or amount considered as a whole, it takes a singular verb.Examples : Five hundred rupees is a big amount. Hundred miles is a long distance. Rule 15 : The title of books, names of countries or subjects which look like plural, but actually...
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VERB-SUBJECT AGREEMENTRule 9 : Nouns, plural in form but singular in meaning, take a singular verb.Examples : This news were broadcast from All India Radio yesterday. (Incorrect)This news was broadcast from All India Radio yesterday. (Correct) Rule 10 : When two subjects are joined by not only..... but also, the verb must agree with the second subject.Examples :Not only the principal, but also the students were laughing. Rule 11 : When two...
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VERBWe have studied about the Verb and four rules of the 'Verb-Subject' agreement in part I of the Verb quiz.Here, we'll study further rules of 'Verb-Subject' agreement.Rule 5 : If two subjects are joined by either.....or, neither....nor, the verb agrees with the subject near to it.Example :  Either my brother or I am to do this work. Neither he nor they are prepared to do this work. Rule 6 : A noun singular in form...
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VERBA Verb is a word used to tell or assert something about some person or thing.The verb may tell us :What a person or thing does: asNoah swims.What is done to a person or thing: asJack is punished.What a person or thing is: asThe dog is dead. AGREEMENT OF THE VERB WITH THE SUBJECT:'Verb-Subject' agreement plays a very important role in English Grammar. Even those who enjoy a good command over the language. Sometimes commit mistakes. In the following...
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Choose the correct verb classification of the given sentence. Select the answer from the option provided. 
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Quick grammar quiz for you today. Take a look at the give sentences and choose the correct verb.Let's see if you get 100/100!
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