Category: Post-Basic Grammar

### Determiners are words placed in front of nouns to clarify what the noun refers to. They provide additional information about the noun such as its quantity, identity, or ownership. Advanced determiners include quantifiers,...

Module 5: Articles and Determiners Mastering the use of articles (“a,” “an,” and “the”) is crucial for achieving proficiency in English. While the basic rules for articles are relatively straightforward, their advanced usage can...

### The subjunctive mood is a verb form used to express wishes, hypothetical situations, demands, suggestions, or conditions contrary to fact. Unlike the indicative mood, which states facts and opinions, and the imperative mood,...

Module 4: Voice and Mood ### The choice between active and passive voice affects the clarity, directness, and style of your writing. Understanding the differences and knowing when to use each can improve your...

“ Understanding when to use “who,” “whom,” “which,” and “that” is essential for crafting clear and grammatically correct sentences. Each relative pronoun has specific uses and rules. ### Who “Who” is used for people...

### Relative clauses can be classified into two main types: restrictive (defining) clauses and non-restrictive (non-defining) clauses. These types serve different purposes and have distinct characteristics. ### Restrictive (Defining) Clauses Restrictive clauses provide essential...

### Relative pronouns and clauses are used to provide additional information about a noun or pronoun in a sentence. They are essential for creating complex sentences that are both accurate and varied. ### Relative...

### Pronoun-antecedent agreement ensures that pronouns agree in number, gender, and person with the nouns (antecedents) they refer to. It’s crucial for clarity and coherence in writing. ### Basic Rules 1. **Singular antecedents take...

Module 3: Subject-Verb Agreement and Pronouns Advanced subject-verb agreement goes beyond the basic rules of matching singular subjects with singular verbs and plural subjects with plural verbs. It involves understanding how various elements in...

### Conditional sentences are used to describe the result of a particular condition. There are four main types of conditional sentences in English: Zero, First, Second, and Third Conditionals. Let’s delve deeper into each...