Correct Use of Adverbs With ExamplesDear Readers,Today we are going to discuss Adverb and its Rules which will be helpful for strengthening your English Grammar and Spotting error quiz.An adverb is a word which modifies a verb, an adjective or another adverb in a given sentence.Example:She isreading veryfast. Verb adv.She is avery intelligentgirl. Adv. Adj.The horse runsvery quickly adv. adv.(Note: usually the adverbs end with -ly.)Rules pertaining to use of adverbs:Rule1 :In order to make our meaning clear, an adverb must be placed as near as possible to the word it modifies.Examples:She hasonly threedollars with her.adv.adj.He says he often visits my place.He often says he visits my place.Note: Other adverbs like only are: just, nearly, hardly, almost and scarcely.Read the following examples:Wrong:We only have four hours to finish this paper.Right: We have only four hours to finish this paper.Wrong: She just wants to take one class. [not anything else]Right: She wants to take just one class. [not even second]Wrong: That building nearly costs sixty thousand rupees.Right: That building costs nearly sixty thousand rupees.

Rule2 :When an adverb modifies an intransitive verb, it usually follows it.Examples:She sang melodiously.She writes nearly.

Rule3:When a verb consists of an auxiliary and a main verb, the adverb which qualifies is placed between the auxiliary and the main verb.Wrong:I have told him often not to come late.Right:I have often told him not to come late.

Rule4 :When adverb modifies an adjective or another adverb, the adverb usually comes before it.Examples:The Cuckoo singsquite sweetly, Adv.Do not speakso fast. Adv.Note: The adverb enough is always placed after the word it modifies.Why dont you speak loud enough to be heard.

Rule5 :The word only should be placed before the word it is intended to modify.Examples:Only she gave me this book. (i.e., she and nobody else)She only told me the truth. (and nothing else)I solved only two problems. (correct)I only solved two problems. (incorrect)

Correct Use of Adverbs Part - IIDear Readers,Since we have already provided youRules of Adverb Part- I ,This post is in continuous to same post. This post also consist of the adverb in Rule Part II .These rules will be helpful for your upcoming exams like SSC CGL , FCI etc.RulePOSITION OF ADVERBSThe position of adverbs is often determined by shades of meaning. For which rules cannot be given, but some generations can be made.Adverbs of frequency:Always, often, rarely, never, ever, generally, usually, sometimes, occasionally, etc.If the verb is in the simple tense form, the adverb is usually placed between the subject and the verb, preferably before the verb it modifies.He always goes to college on foot.He often visits the U.S.His brother never takes alcohol.When the verb is some form ofto be (is, am, was, are) the adverb follows the verb:They arealwayslate.He isneverpunctual.If youare everin trouble, please meet me.If the verb is a compound one, the adverb is usually placed after the auxiliary.I shall never forget his help.He will always behave properly.In negative sentences the adverb of frequency follows not.They are not often late.

In interrogative sentences the adverb of frequency follows the subject immediately:Does he often go fishing?Has he ever travelled by air?At times often may be placed at the end toemphasiseit.This us mainly confined to negative statements and questions.He does not see his friendoften, as he lives in a remote village,Never is sometimes placed at the beginning to emphasise it, Then the verb and subject are inverted as in a question.Ineversaw such an accident.Neverdid I see such an accident.(S V becomes V S here)RuleUSE OF HARD, HARDLY, SCARE, SCARCELY(a)Hardas an adverb means diligently. It usually follows the verb.He works hard to make both ends meet.(b)Hardlywhen used as an adverb means scarcely, barelyIt conveys a negative meaning.Hardly(scarcely) had he reached the station, when the train left.Note: Hardly and scarcely are followed by when not than.No sooner is followed by than not when or then. (This is very important)(c)Scarceas an adjective meansnot plentiful,hard to find, not often found.Coal has become scarce in England.Scarcely as an adverb is almost synonymous with hardlyI can scarcely hear you.They have scarcely enough money to look after their children.Rule:SPLIT INFINITIVEThe infinitive is to + the simple form of the verb (v).Do not put an adverb between to and verb.(a)He refusedto dothe workquickly. to + vAdv(b)They have decidedto repeatthe experimentscarefully. to + v adv.Wrong:He wanted to carefully read the directions.Right: He wanted to read the directions carefully.

Rule:DANGLING MODIFIERThe subject of the main clause must be the same as the understood subject of the introductory phrase. In other words, the introductory phrase modifies the subject of the main clause.Examples:(a)Looking at his watch, Mr, Vijaykumar got up and left.Introductory Ph. SubjectWho looked at his watch? Mr. Vijay kumarWho got up and left? Mr. Vijay kumar(b)Travelling to Bombay, Nalini injured her leg.Introductory Ph. SubjectNote: Both these sentences are right. In both these sentences, the subject of the introductory phrase and the subject of the main clause are same.Wrong: When only a baby, my mother took me to the circus.Right: When only a child, I was taken to the circus by my mother.

Important Subject/ Verb Agreement RulesDear Readers,Today we are providing the Rules of Subject/ verb agreement which will be help you to understand common grammar problem in the competition Exams like SSC, FCI etc.Rule 1: structure:none + of the +non-count noun+ singular verbExamples:None of the counterfeit moneyhavebeen found None of the counterfeit moneyhasbeen found

Structure:none + of the +plural count noun+ plural verbExamples:None of the studentshasfinished the exam yet None of the studentshavefinished the exam yet No can take either a singular or plural verb depending on the noun which follows it.Structure: No + singular noun + singular verbNo exampleisrelevant to this case Structure:no + plural noun + plural verbNo examplesarerelevant to this case Rule 2: Many words indicating a number of people or animals are singular. The following nouns are usually singular. In some cases they are plural if the sentence indicates that the individual members are acting separately.congress, family, group, committee, class, organisation, team,army, club, crowd, government, jury, minority, publicExamples of collective nouns:The committeehavemet and accepted the proposal The committeehasmet and accepted the proposalThe familywerehappy at the news The familywashappy at the news The crowdwaswild with excitement Congresshasinitiated a new plan to combat inflation Our teamiscertain to win the matchThe family living next door oftenquarrelamong themselves

Rule 3:Majority can be singular or plural. If it is alone it is usually singular, if it is followed by a plural noun, it is usually plural.The majoritybelievethat the country can progress The majoritybelievesthat the country can progress The majority of the lecturersbelievesthat the student has not copied in the examination The majority of the lecturersbelievethat the student has not copied in the examination Rule 4:A number of / the numberObserve the two structures:(i) a number of+ plural noun +plural verb.(ii)the number of+ plural noun +singular verb.Examples:A number of studentsisgoing to the class picnic A number of studentsaregoing to the class picnicThe number of days in a weekareseven The number of days in a weekisseven The number of residents who have been residing in this colonyisquite small A number of the applicantshavealready been interviewed Rule 5: Collective nouns indicating time, money, and measurements used as a whole are singular and take a singular verb.Examples:Twenty-five rupeesarenot such big amount for himTwenty-five rupeesisnot such big amount for himTwo milesaretoo much for this man to runTwo milesistoo much for this man to runRule 6:When a lot of, a great deal of, plenty of, most of, and some of refer to number, a plural verb is used.Examples:A lot of peoplewaspresent in the gallery some of the students were absent A lot of peoplewerepresent in the gallery some of the students were absent Note :If these expressions refer to an amount, the verb is in the singular number.A lot of workhasto be completed before we go A great deal of workhasbeen finished Rule 7: When the percentage or a part of something is mentioned with plural meaning the plural verb is used.Examples:30% of Indian womenisliterate 30% of Indian womenareliterate Rule 8: Barracks, headquarters, whereabouts alms etc. take a singular verb, as well as the plural verb.Examples:The headquarters of the UNOis / areNew York

Rule 9:In sports, while referring to the players, the name of the country is followed by plural verb.Examples:Englandhaswon the World Cup Englandhavewon the World Cup.

Rule 10:When the enemy is used in the sense armed forces of a nation with which ones country is at war, we have to use the plural verb.Examples:The enemywereforced to retreat.

How to use "Too and Enough with Noun, Adjectives, Adverbs and infinitives".Hello Readers,We're going to look at a common grammatical pattern that we can use with "too" and "enough" and how to follow those with "Noun,adjectives, adverbs andinfinitives". Where do we put them in a sentence? These type of grammar rules will be so useful for SSC Exams.

Too: The meaning of Too is more than what is needed.Enough: The meaning of Enough is sufficient.

Have a look at some examples so that you can understand the usage ofTooandEnough.Examples:Enough He istooold to dance with those students. She is intelligentenoughto get a good score in IBPS. You're not writing fastenough. I don't haveenoughmoney.Too He hastoomany girl friends. Uma has gottoomuch patienceNow lets see some important points you should keep in mind while usingEnough.Rule1 - Enoughprecedesadjectivesandadverbs:Examples: He isn't youngenoughto dance with those students. We're not walking quicklyenough.Rule2-Enough +infinitive When she lost her dog, it wasenoughto makeher cry. He was sickenoughto stayhome from work today. I arrived at the airport earlyenoughto makemy flight to New York. Rule 3-Enoughmay also precedesnouns:Examples: We haveenoughmoney . I have not gotenoughmoney to pay the exam feesNow lets see some important points you should keep in mind while usingToo.Rule 1. Toocomes before adjectives and adverbs :Examples: It'stoohot to wear that coat. I was walking too fast.

Rule2.Toomay also come before nouns when it is used with the expressionstoo muchandtoomany.Too muchis used beforeuncountable nouns.Examples: There istoomuch salt in this food. Toomany is used before countable nounsExamples: There aretoomany students in this classroom.

Questions On above rules1. Is there ............... bones in the fridge to feed two hundred dogs?(a) too(b) enough

2. Susan is strong .............. to carry these heavy bags.(a) too(b) enough

3. I cant go to the disco because Im ................... busy doing my new website.(a)too(b) enough

4. Philip isnt ................. brave to kill a hen.(a) too(b) enough

5. Beata is .................... absent-minded to remember about everything.(a) too(b)enough

6. Ive got .................. time to finish this exercise.(a) too(b) enough

7. Didnt you prepare .................. many sandwiches?(a) too(b) enough

8. This soup is .................. salty.(a) too(b) enough

9. Nicole used .................. much pepper.(a) too(b) enough

10. My meal is warm .................. .(a) too(b) enough

Answers:

1.B

2.b

3.A

4.A

5.A

6.B

7.A

8.A

9.A

10.B

Shortcut and Usage of Adjectives in English GrammarHello Readers,As You know that English Grammar is an important part of SSC exams thats why we shall discuss theRules of Adjectivesand its basic usage in English Grammar which will be helpful for upcoming exam like FCI, SSC and all other competition exam.What Is an Adjective?The simplest definition of an adjective is that it is a word that describes or clarifies a noun. Adjectives describe nouns by giving some information about an objects size, shape, age, color, origin or material.Examples:Blackbook,Lazyboy An adjective can be used in two ways:(1)Attributively:She isgoodteacher (Adjective is before noun)(2)Predicatively :Bimala isintelligent.(Adjective is immediately after verb)

Types of adjectives:1. Adjectives of Quality( answer the question : Of what kind?) : Delhi is a large city, He is an honest man2. Adjectives of Quantity( answer the question : how much?) :I ate some rice, you have no sense3. Adjectives of Number ( answer the question : how many?) : The hand has five fingers, All men must die

Adjectives of number are of three kinds:a. Definite numeral adjectives:One, two , three etc. These are called cardinals. First, second, third etc these are called ordinalsb. Indefinite numeral adjectives :Which do not denote an exact number. Eg: all, no, many , few, any, certain, several, sundryc. Distributive numeral adjectives:Which refer to each one of a number. Eg: Each, every, Neither, Either.Examples:1. Each boy must take his turn2. India expects every man to do his duty3. Either pen will do4. Neither accusation is true

D. Demonstrative Adjective:(answers the questions Which?)Examples:1.Thisboy is stronger than gopal2.Thatboy is diligent3.Thesemangoes are sour4. I hatesuchthings

E. Interrogative adjectives : used to ask questions when there are used with nounsExamples:1.whatmanner of man is he?2.whichway shall we go?3.whosebook is this?

F. Emphasizing adjectives:the words own and very act as emphasizing adjectivesExamples:1. I saw it with myowneyes2.I met him in thisveryroom

G. Exclamatory adjectives:What is sometimes used as an exclamatory adjectivesExamples:1. what an Idea!2. What a blessing!

What Do Adjectives Look Like?English can be very tricky, so you have to be careful, but a lot of English adjectives end with these suffixes:

-able/-ible adorable, invisible, responsible, uncomfortable-al educational, gradual, illegal, nocturnal, viral-an American, Mexican, urban-ar cellular, popular, spectacular, vulgar-ent intelligent, potent, silent, violent-ful harmful, powerful, tasteful, thoughtful-ic/-ical athletic, energetic, magical, scientific-ine bovine, canine, equine, feminine, masculine-ile agile, docile, fertile, virile-ive informative, native, talkative-less careless, endless, homeless, timeless-ous cautious, dangerous, enormous, malodorous-some awesome, handsome, lonesome, wholesome

How to Use All, Every, Everyone/ Everybody, Everything, Both, Each(I) MEANINGSi)ALL=a number of people or things considered as a group

ii)EVERY= a number of people or things considered individually

iii)EVERYONE AND EVERYBODYare the same thing and therefore exactly similar to each other in use. EVERYONE/EVERYBODY can replace ALL PEOPLE/ALL THE PEOPLE, but EVERYONE/EVERYBODY takes singular verb, whereas ALL PEOPLE/ALL THE PEOPLE takes a plural verb.

iv)EVERYTHING=ALL THINGS/ALL THE THINGS

v)BOTH= one and the other. It takes a plural verb.

(II) USES1.EVERYis used with singular nouns, whereas to give the same meaning we use ALL with plural nouns;e.g.Every child needs love = All children need love.

2.Before a noun with a determiner [articles, possessives (my, our, your, etc) or demonstratives (this, these, that, those) all and all of, both and both of are possible;e.g.i) I have invited ALL MY FRIENDS. = I have invited ALL OF MY FRIENDS.ii) ALL MY FRIENDS have been invited. = ALL MY FRIENDS have been invited.iii) ALL THE LIGHTS were out. = ALL OF THE LIGHTS were out.iv) BOTH THE BOYS are learning well. = BOTH OF THE BOYS are learning well.[But EACH like ALL and BOTH can be followed by OF + THESE/THOSE, etc (plural forums only). The word OF cannot be omitted here. So you cannot say EACH THE BOYS IS LEARNING WELL.]

NOTE-I:But you cant use EVERY in such a case; e.g. you cannot sayEVERY OF MY FRIEND BROUGHT ME A PRESENT or EVERY THE PLATE WAS BROKEN.

NOTE-II:Before a noun without a determiner, we use ALL/BOTH/EACH; not ALL OF/BOTH OF/EACH OF; e.g.i) All children need love. (not ALL OF CHILDREN LOVE)ii) Both doors are open. (not BOTH OF DOORS)iii) Each pen is good. (not EACH OF PEN IS GOOD)

NOTE-III:ALL DAY and EVERY DAY are totally different in meaning.a) ALL DAY refers to one day (means from beginning to the end; e.g.I was here ALL DAY. (from morning to night)b) EVERY DAY refers to SEQUENCE (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, etc); e.g.I was here every day. (means Monday, Tuesday, etc)

3.With ALL/BOTH/EACH + OF + PERSONAL PRONOUN, the word OF cannot be omitted and the personal pronoun is in the objective form. The personal pronoun is always in plural form; e.g.i) All of us like reading. (not All OF WE LIKE READING.)ii) I have invited all of them. (not I HAVE INVITED ALL OF THEY)iii) All of us love music. (not ALL US LOVE MUSIC)iv) Both of us love songs. (not BOTH US LOVE SONGS)

NOTE-I:But All/BUT can be put after personal pronouns used as subjects as well as objects; e.g.i) We all went to play cricket yesterday. (not US ALL as its the subject here)ii) We both went to play cricket yesterday. (not US BOTH as its the subject here)iii) She has sent her love to you all. (= She has sent her love to all of you.) iv) Mary has invited them all. (= Mary has invited all of them.)iii) I love you all. (= I love all of you.) v) Give my love to them all. (= Give my love to all of them.)vi) I have made you all something to eat. (= I have made all of you something to eat.) [You cannot use EACH like that.]

NOTE-II:ALL cannot be put after pronouns used as subject compliments; e.g. Is that all of them? (not IS THAT THEM ALL?)

4.Before uncountable nouns we use ALL, not EVERY; e.g.I like all music. (not I LIKE EVERY MUSIC.)

5.All can also be used before some singular countable nouns like week, family and way; e.g.i) All my family live in different parts of India.ii) He ran all the way to the railway station.

6.When all is followed by a plural noun, the verb is normally plural. After an uncountable noun, we use a singular verb.i) All cheese contains fat.ii) All the lights were out.

7.All + noun is not normally used as the subject of a negative verb. We more often use the structure not all + noun + affirmative verb; e.g.Not all birds can sing. (not ALL BIRDS CANNOT SING.)

8.The word ALL/BOTH/EACH can be used as pronouns also; e.g.ALL are absent.i) Both doors were open. = Both were openii) Each man knows what to do. = Each man knows what to do.NOTE:The word EVERY cannot be used as pronoun; its only an adjective.

(III) Use of All/BOTH/EACH with verbs1.When the verb consists of just one word, and that word is not a form of BE (is, am, are, was, were, etc), ALL/BOTH/EACH are placed before the verb; e.g.i) They all came.ii) We all love music.iii) They all have maps.iv) We both knew where to go.2.When the verb is a form of be, all/both/each are placed after it.i) You are all welcome.ii) We were all invited.3.When PRONOUN + ALL/EACH/BOTH is the subject of a compound tense (helping verb + main verb), ALL/BOTH/EACH come after the helping verb; e.g.i) They have all gone home.ii) They have all been told.iii) We are all waiting.iv) You must both help me.(IV) BOTH1.BOTH= one and the other. It takes a plural verb.2.BOTH can be used as an adjective (BOTH + NOUN or as a pronoun (alone) : e.g.Both doors were open. = Both were open3.BOTH can be used with OF or without OF; e.g.Both of the boys are learning well. = Both of the boys are learning well.4.PERSONAL PRONOUN + BOTH is also correct; e.g.WE BOTH knew him.5.BOTH - AND - can also be used to emphasize a combination of two adjectives, nouns, verbs, etc; e.g.i) It was BOTH COLD AND WET.ii) He is BOTH AN ACTOR AND A DIRECTOR.iii) He BOTH ACTS AND DIRECTS.(V) EACH1.EACH like BOTH can be followed by OF + THESE/THOSE, etc (plural forums only). The word OF cannot be omitted here; e.g.Each of the students has to attend the health check-up programme. (not EACH THE STUDENTS HAS TO ATTEND THE HEALTH CHECK-UP PROGRAMME)2.EACH OF US/YOU/THEM can, however, be replaced by PRONOUN + EACH; e.g.i) WE EACH sent in a report.ii) They gave US EACH a form to fill in.3.Note that EACH OF US/YOU/THEM is singular; e.g.EACH OF US HAS a map.4.But WE/YOU/THEY EACH is plural; e.g.WE EACH HAVE a map.