Basic English Grammar for Kids | Part 1 | Unit 1~6 | Grammar Tips

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English grammar basics: use 'a' with consonant words and 'an' with vowel words, nouns are names for things, 'a' and 'an' are for singular nouns, plurals are formed by adding s, es, ies to singular nouns, and questions use be-verbs.

Insights

  • 'a' is used with consonant words, 'an' with vowel words, simplifying the understanding of when to use each article in English grammar.
  • Plurals are formed through various methods such as adding s, es, or changing the word entirely, with irregular plurals like tooth-teeth demonstrating exceptions to the standard rules, offering a more nuanced view of pluralization in English.

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Recent questions

  • How are nouns classified?

    Nouns are names for things, people, animals, and places.

  • How are plurals formed?

    Plurals are made by adding s, es, ies to singular nouns.

  • How are questions structured with be-verbs?

    Questions use be-verbs like "Are you a doctor?"

  • How are demonstratives used in English?

    Demonstratives like 'this', 'that', 'these', 'those' indicate near and far objects.

  • How are negative sentences formed with be-verbs?

    Negative sentences with be-verbs require adding 'not' after the verb.

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Basic English Grammar Rules for Beginners

  • 'a' is used with consonant words, 'an' with vowel words like a, e, i, o, u.
  • Nouns are names for things, people, animals, and places.
  • 'a' and 'an' are for singular nouns.
  • Examples of nouns: boy, girl, apple, book, dog, elephant, house.
  • 'a' is used with teacher, 'an' with octopus, 'a' with car, 'an' with umbrella.
  • Plurals are made by adding s, es, ies to singular nouns.
  • Irregular plurals: tooth-teeth, foot-feet, mouse-mice, child-children.
  • Questions use be-verbs: "Are you a doctor?"
  • Demonstratives: this, that, these, those for near and far objects.
  • Use 'there is' for singular nouns, 'there are' for plural nouns.
  • Negative sentences: add 'not' after be-verbs.
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