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3 months agoBeginner-Level 5
The rule of Present Continuous Tense in English Grammar is:
Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing + Object
Examples:
- I am playing.
- He is writing a letter.
- They are watching TV.
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3 months agoBeginner-Level 5
To identify the Present Continuous Tense in a sentence, follow these three steps:
- Check if there is 'is/am/are' in the sentence.
- Check for the –ing form of verb.
- Lastly, confirm that the sentence is describing an action happening right now, a temporary ongoing action, or a future action.
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3 months agoBeginner-Level 5
The Present Continuous Tense is used in three cases:
Case 1: Actions happening right now
Examples:
- She is talking on the phone.
- We are ordering Pizza from Dominos for lunch.
Case 2: Temporary or ongoing actions
Examples:
- I am staying at my friend's house for a few days.
- She is going to Decathlon to buy a winter jacket.
Case 3: Future planned events (with a specific time frame)
Example:
- They are having a cricket match this Sunday.
- He is flying to London next week.
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3 months agoBeginner-Level 5
The present continuous tense is a verb tense describing actions happening in the present or to be continued in the future. The formula for Present Continuous Tense is Subject + is/am/are + present participle (verb + ing) + Object.
Examples:
- I am driving the car.
- They are going on a trip to Meghalaya.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
In simple words, Degrees of comparison are forms of adjectives and adverbs that are used to show different intensities or levels when describing or comparing places, people, or things. They help students in describing a quality, comparing two things, and showing the highest or the lowest quality among three or more things or people.
Examples are:
- Tall – Taller – the tallest
- Big – Bigger – the biggest
- Beautiful – More Beautiful – Most Beautiful
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
The three degrees of comparison in English grammar are Positive, Comparative, and Superlative. Details of these types of degrees of comparison are given below:
- Positive Degree of Comparison: In simple words, the positive degree of comparison describes a single thing or person. Its structure is subject + verb + positive adjective
- Comparative Degree of Comparison: As the name suggests, this degree of comparison compares two people, things or groups. Its structure is subject + verb + comparative adjective + than + object
- Superlative Degree of Comparison: The Superlative Degree of Comparison compares three or more things, peopl
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4 months agoContributor-Level 8
Students can go for the following books to study personification:
Book | Author | Details |
Understanding Personification (Figuratively Speaking) | Robin Johnson | This book delves into the concept of personification as a figurative language device. |
The Poetics of Personification | James J. Paxson | This book provides a more academic analysis of personification and its use in literature.
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Personification: No Stage for Those In-Between | Tiffany Godschild | This book explores the use of personification in a specific context, likely related to the literary device itself. |
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4 months agoContributor-Level 8
Students should keep in mind following pointers to avoid mistakes while using Personification in English sentences:
· Too much use of personification can defeat the purpose and weaken the main narrative.
· Personification is not for all types of writing, such as formal essays or professional/technical writing. It doesn't fit the writing style.
· Personification is figurative and should not be used to convey literal meaning.
· Always cross check and proofreading to ensure there are no inconsiste
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4 months agoContributor-Level 8
Reverse Personification flips the concept of Personification that assigns animal, inanimate, or other non-human traits to human beings. Reverse personification can be used to explore themes, critique societal norms, or create thought-provoking narratives. For example:
· She is as tall as a tree.
· He has a heart of stone.
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4 months agoContributor-Level 8
Personification is always figurative it's not intended to be taken literally. Personification uses human qualities or behaviors that would be appropriate for the object or concept being personified. Personification in language should enhancing imagery, making a concept more relatable, or creating a specific mood.
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