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3 months agoContributor-Level 6
Proper nouns refer to some specific or unique person, place, animal, object or idea like Paris, PM Modi, etc. while common nouns are used generally like dog, city, etc. Some example of proper and common nouns are given below:
Proper noun –
Mr. Ravi is my Hindi teacher.
Her favourite holiday was in China.
Common noun –
The dog is going for a walk in the city.
I love eating an ice-cream in the evening.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 8
The main rules for relative pronouns are related to clauses, subject-verb agreement, and more. Let's take a look at them in detail:
· In case, the relative pronoun is the subject of the relative clause, it cannot be omitted. If it acts as the object, it can sometimes be omitted, especially in restrictive clauses.
· Relative pronouns should agree in number (singular or plural) with their antecedent.
· "Whom" is generally used in formal writing and speech when it's the object of the verb.
· "Who"
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3 months agoContributor-Level 8
Here are some more tips to consider in order to understand and use the concept of relative pronoun correctly in English:
· Practicing questions on relative pronouns is the most effective way to clear the concept. Students should practice questions related to the topic for better clarity. Keep reading and writing the sentences and books and keep looking for relative pronoun in them.
· Students need to understand the definition of relative pronoun so that they can use them in the sentence correctly and accordingly.
· There are many
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3 months agoContributor-Level 8
Following is the list of books students can refer to for studying relative pronouns:
Books | Author |
Relative clauses with relative pronouns | Dietrich Heidrun |
The Use of the Relative Pronoun in the Rimado De Palacio | Kuersteiner |
The English Relative Pronouns: A Critical Essay | Kock |
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3 months agoContributor-Level 8
Here's the list of different types of pronouns:
Types of Relative Pronoun | Example |
Who | The student who won the award is very intelligent. |
Whom | The person whom I met was very funny. |
Whose | He is the same artist whose painting was sold for a high price. |
Which | The book which I read was interesting. |
That | The house that I bought is known for its location. |
Whoever/Whomever | · Give this bottle to whoever need it. (whoever is the subject of the verb) · I will support whomever the team chooses. (whomever is the object of the verb. ) |
Whichever/Whatever | · "You can choose whichever dish you want to have. · I will do whatever you say. |
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3 months agoContributor-Level 8
Relative pronouns in English sentences provide more information about a noun or pronoun by introducing relative clauses, meaning they connect the dependent relative clause to the main clause, adding detail and clarity to sentences. Common relative pronouns include who, whom, whose, which, and that. For example: The girl who lives next door is a teacher. (Who refers to the person, the girl)
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3 months agoNew answer posted
3 months agoContributor-Level 8
To correctly use the subject and predicate, students should be clear about its concept. While the subject tells you, who or what the sentence is about, the predicate describes what the subject does or is. Below are few tips that students should follow to master the topic of subject and predicate in English.
· Practicing and solving various questions on subjects and predicates is the most effective way to clear the concept. Students should practice questions related to the topic for better clarity. Keep reading and writing the sentences and books and keep looking for subject and predicate in them.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 8
Students can refer to following books to study Predicate in English Grammar:
Books | Author |
English Grammar in Use | Raymond Murphy |
Subject and Predicate in Logic and Grammar | P.F. Strawson |
Predicate Logic | L. Epstein |
These books are a comprehensive guide to English grammar, covering all aspects of subjects and predicates.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 8
In English grammar, predicates are categorized as simple, compound, or complete. Let's take a look at them in detail, with examples:
Types of Predicate | Explanation | Examples |
Simple Predicate | This is the main verb (or verb phrase) in a sentence, expressing the core action or state of being. | · The dog barked loudly. · They play soccer. |
Compound Predicate | This predicate includes two or more simple predicates that are linked by a conjunction (like "and," "but," "or"). | · The CAT jumped and played. · He ate pizza or pasta for dinner. |
Complete Predicate | This encompasses the entire part of a sentence that tells something about the subject, including the simple or compound predicate along with any modifiers like objects, adverbs, or other phrases. | · The students quickly read and discussed the book. · She gave the teacher a compliment. |
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