Learn Perfect English Grammar

Basic Sentence Elements The ability to identify the sentence elements and the understanding of their arrangement and their relationship are the first to learning writing skills. Note: The six basic requirements of a written sentence are: -A capital letter at the beginning. -Punctuation at the end (a full stop, a question mark, or an exclamatory point). -A subject. -A predicate containing a complete verb phrase. -Standard word order (commonly, S+V (complement). -An independent clause; that is a complete idea that can stand alone with its own subject and verb. 1.        Identifying the subject:  The subject is the person or things talked about. It may be expressed by a noun, a pronoun, or a group of words doing the work of noun. The sun shines (subject -noun)  They are playing (subject-pronoun) The new settled and their two children visited the region (subject-a group words). The subject is usually placed before the ve...

At the Doctor’s office Sarah:  Hello Doctor, I need your Help! Doctor: Hello Sarah, What seems to be the problem? Sarah: Well, I have a bad cough and sore throat. I also have a backache. Doctor: How long have you had these symptoms? Sarah: About two days now. Doctor:   Have you taken your temperature? Sarah: I’ve got a high temperature. Doctor: Have you got any other symptoms? Sarah: No. Doctor: Hmm. It sounds like you’ve got the flu. Take aspirin every four hours and get plenty of rest. Make sure you drink lots of fluids. Call me if you’re still sick next week. Sarah: I’ll do, thanks. common illnesses The most important words you will ever need at the doctor's office: Doctor: -I think you should see a doctor. -You look very pale. Shall I call the ambulance? -I’m ill. I don’t feel well. I need a doctor. I must see a doctor. -Doctor Bulb’s surgery hours are from 9 to 12 every morning. -Do I have to make an appointment? ...

Reported speech Definition: Example of Reported speech Reported speech is when you tell somebody else what you or a person said before. Distinction must be made between direct speech and reported speech. We use reported speech in: Statements Questions Request Order Statements We use a reporting verb like (e.g. say, tell, ask, etc.) and then change the tense of what was actually said in direct speech. Direct speech Reported speech He says: "I like cake." He says that he likes cake. She said: "I'm visiting Paris next weekend" She said that she was visiting Paris the following weekend. Direct Speech Reported Speech Simple Present He said: "I am busy." Simple Past He said that he was busy. Present Progressive He said: "I 'm looking for my books." Past Progressive He said that he was looking for his books. ...