Grammar

Imperative and Interrogative Verbs: Lesson Notes   Rules Imperative verbs give commands, instructions, or requests. Example: Close the door. The subject (“you”) is usually implied, not stated. Imperative sentences often end with a period (.) or exclamation mark (!). Interrogative verbs appear in questions. Example: Did you close the door? The sentence usually starts with […]

What Are Linking Verbs? Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to additional information about that subject. Instead of showing action, they link the subject to a state of being or description. 🔹 Common Linking Verbs: Forms of to be: am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been Seem, become, appear, feel, look, sound,

Grammar Rules: Simple Past Tense Purpose: The simple past tense is used to talk about actions or events that happened and finished in the past. Structure: Regular verbs: Add –ed to the base form (e.g., work → worked). Irregular verbs: Change form (e.g., go → went, buy → bought). Negative form: Use did not (didn’t)

Simple Present Tense Lesson Grammar Rules and Notes The simple present tense is used to describe: Habits: I drink coffee every morning. Facts: The Earth orbits the Sun. General truths: Water boils at 100°C. Scheduled events: The train leaves at 8 a.m. Feelings or states: She likes chocolate. Forming the Simple Present: For most verbs:Subject

Grammar Notes: Rules of the Verb “To Be” The verb “to be” shows a state of being or existence. It changes form depending on the subject and the tense.   ✅ Present Simple Forms Subject Form Example I am I am a teacher. You are You are my friend. He / She / It is

Grammar Lesson: Correlative Conjunctions 🔹 Rules and Notes Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that work together to connect equal parts of a sentence. They show relationships between ideas and keep sentences balanced. Common pairs include: either / or neither / nor both / and not only / but also whether / or as /

Notes on Subordinating Conjunctions A subordinating conjunction joins an independent clause (complete thought) with a dependent clause (incomplete thought). Common subordinating conjunctions: after, although, because, before, if, since, unless, until, when, while. The dependent clause cannot stand alone—it relies on the independent clause. Subordinating conjunctions show a relationship, such as: Cause/Effect (because, since, so that)

What are Coordinating Conjunctions? Coordinating conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. Think of them as the glue that holds ideas together. The seven coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. You can remember them with the acronym FANBOYS. They are always placed between the words or

Semicolons A semicolon (;) is used to connect two closely related independent clauses. Example: I have a big test tomorrow; I can’t go out tonight. Use a semicolon before a conjunctive adverb (however, therefore, moreover, consequently, etc.) when it connects two independent clauses. Example: She didn’t see the step; therefore, she tripped. Use semicolons to

Colons may look like two little dots, but they pack a punch in writing. They announce, emphasize, and introduce. In this lesson, we’ll go through the main rules of using colons, practice together, and then try some exercises on your own. 📘 Rules for Using Colons Use a colon to introduce a list after a