English Grammar – A Complete Guide

by | Dec 4, 2022 | English Tests & Assessments

Read clear explanations of grammar and examples of how the language is used to help you understand how it works. Then, do the test to test your knowledge of grammar to use.

In 2024, a strong foundation in English Grammar remains essential for clear and effective communication. This comprehensive guide delves into the rules and principles that govern the English language, helping you understand and master everything from basic sentence structure to more complex grammatical concepts. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or simply someone looking to improve your language skills, this resource covers key topics such as verb tenses, punctuation, subject-verb agreement, and sentence construction. With clear explanations, examples, and practical exercises, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to use English grammar correctly in both written and spoken communication.

Choose one of the sections below to start working on your English grammar right away.

Verbs & verb tenses

Verbs are words that depict actions, conveying information about the occurrence of events and their temporal context (past, present, future). Additionally, verbs can convey potential scenarios and circumstances.

More verb explanations

  • Irregular Verbs
  • Stative verbs
  • How to pronounce ‘ed’
  • Present Simple Spelling Changes
  • Transitive and Intransitive Verbs
  • Reporting Verbs
  • Gerunds and Infinitives Introduction
  • Gerunds and Infinitives After Certain Verbs 1
  • Gerunds and Infinitives After Certain Verbs 2
  • Gerunds and Infinitives After Certain Verbs 3
  • Let and Make
  • Make and Do
  • Used to Do, Would Do, and Be Used to Doing
  • Say and Tell
  • Wish
  • Causative Verbs (Have / Get)

Nouns

Nouns refer to individuals, locations, or objects, providing the identity of the subject of discussion. Words like “cat,” “Jack,” “rock,” “Africa,” and “it” all function as nouns.

Adjectives

Adjectives alter or provide details about nouns. Words like “tall,” “beautiful,” “irresponsible,” and “boring” serve as adjectives.

Adverbs

Adverbs alter or describe adjectives, verbs, or other adverbs. They convey information about how, when, and where events occur, as well as express details like amount, intensity, frequency, and viewpoints.

Determiners

Articles, quantifiers, and similar determiners adjust nouns, much like adjectives do. These determiners are instrumental in specifying the subject of discussion.

Grammar test

Test your English grammar skills in context, both listening and reading skills included.

Speech

When we convey another person’s words, we have two options: we can either quote them directly or convey their message indirectly. Guidelines for indirect speech are a significant aspect of grammar.

Punctuation

Punctuation may not play a role in spoken language, but it is a crucial skill to acquire for written English.

Relative clauses

Relative clauses are employed in English to craft sentences that are more intricate and exact in their meaning.

 

More verb explanations

  • Irregular Verbs
  • Stative verbs
  • How to pronounce ‘ed’
  • Present Simple Spelling Changes
  • Transitive and Intransitive Verbs
  • Reporting Verbs
  • Gerunds and Infinitives Introduction
  • Gerunds and Infinitives After Certain Verbs 1
  • Gerunds and Infinitives After Certain Verbs 2
  • Gerunds and Infinitives After Certain Verbs 3
  • Let and Make
  • Make and Do
  • Used to Do, Would Do, and Be Used to Doing
  • Say and Tell
  • Wish
  • Causative Verbs (Have / Get)

Questions

  • Question Forms
  • Tag Questions
  • Subject Questions
  • Indirect Questions

Conditionals

  • Zero Conditional
  • First Conditional
  • Second Conditional
  • Third Conditional

Phrasal Verbs

  • Phrasal Verbs 1 Explanation
  • Phrasal Verbs 2 Explanation

A and The

  • How to use ‘a little’, ‘little’, ‘few’ and ‘a few’.
  • How to use ‘a’ and ‘the’ with bed / home / work / town.
  • How to use ‘the’ and ‘no article’ with superlatives.
  • How to use ‘some’, ‘any’ and ‘no article’.

Adjectives

  • How to make comparative and superlative adjectives
  • How to use comparative adjectives
  • How to use superlative adjectives
  • Participle adjectives
  • Adjectives and prepositions
  • Adjectives and adverbs

Adverbs

  • Adverbs of Frequency
  • Adverbs and Adjectives

Reported Speech

  • Reported Speech

The Passive

  • The Passive

Modal Verbs

  • Modal Verbs: Introduction
  • Modal Verbs of Probability
  • Modal Verbs of Ability.
  • Modal Verbs of Obligation
  • Could Have / Would Have / Should Have
  • Would

Relative Clauses

  • Relative Clauses

Prepositions

  • Prepositions: Introduction
  • Prepositions of Time
  • Prepositions of Place
  • Adjectives + Prepositions
  • Verbs + Prepositions
  • Collocations with Prepositions

Other Things

  • As and Like

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