Class 10th

As per the English Grammar rule for Past Perfect tense, the sentences in this verb form are formed using had with past particple (ed) of the verb. The Past Perfect tense rule or formula is:

Subject + Had + Past Participle of Verb + Object 

Past Perfect tense in English grammar is used to describe an action that was completed before another action in the past. The sentences in Past Perfect tense are formed using had + past participle (ed). Have a look at a few Past Perfect Tense examples below:

·       The path is broken as it had rained all night yesterday.

·       Had the Police arrived on time the robbery could be prevented?

·       She had left early yesterday because of the event.

The best way to practice is by creating flashcards, take online grammar quizzes, or write sentences using “this”, “that”, “these”, and “those”. Apart from this, they can also consciously use these terms in daily conversations, such as while pointing at objects.

One tip is to read newspapers, novels, and watch English TV shows. By practicing these tips over time, students will master this topic.

Although this is not a difficult topic, but by following basic tips students can crack it easily.

No, they are not same, although they use the same words (this, that, these, those). A demonstrative pronoun stands alone and replaces a noun, as in “This is shocking.”

On the other hand, a demonstrative adjective, modifies a noun, as in “This movie is horrific.” Confusing the two is a common mistake, but the key is to check whether the word comes with a noun or not.

Yes, they are not just restricted to present objects; but can also refer to past events.

For example, “That was a tough week, ” points back to a specific week already experienced. Similarly, “This was one of the saddes moments of my his life” refers to a past event with emotional emphasis. Such usage allows speakers to highlight or emphasize particular memories or incidents.

“This” is a demonstrative pronoun which acts as a singular used to refer to a single object or person that is near in time or space. While “this” is plural, used when talking about more than one thing that is also nearby. The difference lies in the number and distance. For example: “This pen is mine” (one item) vs “These pens are yours” (multiple items). Recognizing this difference is crucial for grammatical accuracy.

Demonstrative pronouns are words used to point toward specific people, objects, or ideas without directly naming them.

Most common ones are this, that, these, and those. They help the speaker or writer indicate whether something is near or far, and whether it is singular or plural. For example, “This is my bag” or “Those are your shoes.” They are widely used in daily communication to bring clarity and emphasis.

Here are some common errors made by learners while using mood in English:

1: Confusing Indicative and Subjunctive Moods

Example:

• I was you, I would not do that. (Incorrect)
• If I were you, I would not do that. (Correct)

2: Mixing conditional structures

Example:

• If it will snow tomorrow, I won't go on a hike. (Incorrect)
• If it snows tomorrow, I won't go on a hike. (Correct)

3: Overusing imperative mood in polite requests

4: Incorrect use of subjunctive mood in formal expressions

Find below some good books for grammatical mood:

There are primarily three types of mood in English grammar. These are:

• Indicative mood
• Imperative mood
• Subjunctive mood