Class 10th

Present Perfect Continuous Tense is one of the types of Present Tense, wherein a continuous action is described which was started before and is either still continuing, or has concluded recently. A Present Perfect Continuous Tense can be identified with the auxiliary verb of 'has/have been', followed by present participle or verb-ing, and a time expression.

Following are the books that students can refer to for simple sentences in English:

These books explain the sentence structure in detail, using numerous examples.

Here are few examples of simple sentences:

·       She loves dancing. (She-noun, dancing-verb)

·       The dog barks. (Dog-noun, barks-verb)

·       She runs quickly. (She-Noun, runs-verb)

A Simple Sentence in English comprises of a subject and a predicate (verb and object) describing the action in the sentence. It has one independent clause with no dependent clauses and expresses a complete thought.

Yes, personal pronouns are commonly asked questions in competitive exams, especially in English language and grammar sections. These pronouns test a candidate's understanding of subject-verb agreement, pronoun-antecedent agreement, and the correct use of subjective, objective, possessive pronouns and possessive adjectives cases.

The types of questions asked in the examinations may include fill-in-the-blanks, error detection, sentence correction, or identifying correct usage. Thus, when studying for competitive exams, students must go through personal pronouns thoroughly.

Personal pronouns play a vital role in formal English as they:

• Help in usage of correct case (eg – He is taller than I -not me.)
• Avoid ambiguity and repetition
• Maintain consistency in number and person

Yes, a sentence can start with a personal pronoun. Many sentences begin with personal pronouns like I, we, she, he, they etc., especially when the pronoun is acting as the subject of the sentence.

Examples:

• I went to the market.
• He is going to watch a movie.
• She is going for her dance lesson.

Yes, they can be used for a singular person, and this usage is both grammatically correct and widely accepted in Modern English. Known as singular 'they', it is commonly used when the gender of a person is unknown, irrelevant, or when referring to someone who identifies as non-binary.

Singular 'they' has been used by well-known authors like Shakespeare and Jan Austen in their works. It helps avoid awkward or gendered language and has become a practical choice in both spoken and written English.

Example: Someone left their phone on the table.