Grammar and Usage (tenses,modal verbs,articles)

The usage of grammar
Tenses and it's functions
Modal verbs and it's functions
Articles and it's functions

1. Grammar Essentials Articles, Tenses, and Modal Verbs

2. Contents / Agenda Articles – Definition & Types Tenses – Forms & Usage Modal Verbs – Meaning & Function

3. Introduction to Articles Articles define a noun as specific or unspecific. Types: Definite (the) and Indefinite (a, an)

4. Indefinite Articles – A & An 'A' – before consonant sounds (a book, a car) 'An' – before vowel sounds (an apple, an hour) Used when referring to non-specific nouns.

5. Definite Article – The Used before specific nouns. Examples: - The sun rises in the east. - The book on the table is mine. Also used with superlatives and unique objects.

6. What Are Tenses? Tense shows time of action or state of being. Three main types: Present, Past, Future

7. Forms of Tenses Each tense has 4 forms: Simple, Continuous, Perfect, Perfect Continuous. Table example: Present: I play | I am playing | I have played | I have been playing Past: I played | I was playing | I had played | I had been playing Future: I will play | I will be playing | I will have played | I will have been playing

8. Tense Usage Tips Simple: Habitual/factual actions Continuous: Ongoing actions Perfect: Completed actions Perfect Continuous: Actions started in past and continuing

9. Introduction to Modal Verbs Modals are helping verbs that show ability, permission, necessity, or possibility. Common: can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, would, ought to

10. Functions of Modal Verbs Table: Can – Ability – She can swim. May – Permission – May I come in? Must – Necessity – You must wear a helmet. Should – Advice – You should study well. Will – Future – I will call you tomorrow.

11. Common Errors & Tips Modals are followed by base form of verb. Incorrect: He can to swim → Correct: He can swim Incorrect: She musts go → Correct: She must go

12. Summary Articles: Define nouns as definite or indefinite. Tenses: Indicate time of action. Modals: Express mood, ability, or obligation.

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