English Grammar Simplified
Author: CH. రామమోహన్ B.A.
I. ఆంగ్ల వ్యాకరణం సులభతరం
30-రోజుల ప్రోగ్రాం – ఇంగ్లీష్ వ్యాకరణం
A. Homophones
Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.
- Be – Bee
- Buy – By
- Hear – Here
- Sea – See
- Peace – Piece
- Right – Write
- No – Know
- Their – There – They’re
- Flour – Flower
- Hour – Our
B. “Am” and “Is”
“Am” and “Is” are forms of the verb “to be.”
When to use “Am”
Used with the first person singular subject “I”.
- I am happy.
- I am going to school.
When to use “Is”
Used with third person singular subjects like he, she, it, or any singular noun.
- He is a teacher.
- She is reading a book.
- The dog is barking.
C. “Do” and “Does”
“Do” and “Does” are forms of the verb “to do”.
When to Use “Do”
- I do my homework every day.
- You do your best in class.
- We do exercise in the morning.
- They do their chores regularly.
When to Use “Does”
- He does his work efficiently.
- She does her makeup quickly.
- It does make a difference.
Negative Sentences
Do not (don’t) → I, you, we, they
- I don’t like coffee.
- They don’t watch TV.
Does not (doesn’t) → He, she, it
- He doesn’t play football.
- She doesn’t know the answer.
D. “Has” and “Have”
“Has have” is incorrect in standard English.
Correct Usage
- “Has” → singular third-person subjects (he, she, it)
- “Have” → I, you, we, they
Examples:
- She has a beautiful garden.
- I have a lot of work today.
F. Types of Verbs
1. Action Verbs
These describe physical or mental actions.
- run
- jump
- think
- write
- eat
Examples:
- She runs every morning.
- He thinks deeply before making decisions.
2. Linking Verbs
These connect the subject with more information.
Common linking verbs:
be, become, seem, appear, feel, look, sound, taste, smell
- He is a teacher.
- She looks tired.
3. Helping (Auxiliary) Verbs
Used with a main verb to create different tenses.
Examples:
be, have, do, will, shall, can, may, must
- She is reading a book.
- They have completed their homework.
4. Modal Verbs
Express possibility, necessity, ability, permission, or obligation.
- can
- could
- may
- might
- shall
- should
- will
- would
- must
- You must finish this project.
- She might come to the party.
5. Transitive Verbs
Require a direct object.
- eat
- write
- give
- He wrote a letter.
- She gave him a gift.
6. Intransitive Verbs
Do not require a direct object.
- sleep
- go
- arrive
- He slept peacefully.
- They arrived late.
7. Regular Verbs
Past tense formed by adding -ed or -d.
- walk → walked
- play → played
8. Irregular Verbs
Do not follow regular rules.
- go → went
- eat → ate
- run → ran
9. Phrasal Verbs
Verb + preposition/adverb.
- break down
- give up
- call off
- The car broke down yesterday.
- She gave up smoking.
G. Mood in Grammar
Mood shows the speaker’s attitude.
1. Indicative Mood
- She is a doctor.
- Did you see the movie?
2. Imperative Mood
- Close the door.
- Please pass the salt.
3. Interrogative Mood
- Are you coming?
- What is your name?
4. Subjunctive Mood
- I wish I were taller.
- If he were here, he would help us.
5. Conditional Mood
- If it rains, we will stay inside.
- I would go if I had time.
6. Exclamatory Mood
- What a beautiful day it is!
- How wonderful life is!
100-Day English Grammar Program
Day 1–10: Introduction to Grammar
- Introduction to English Grammar
- Parts of Speech Overview
- Nouns – Types and Usage
- Pronouns
- Verbs
- Adjectives
- Adverbs
- Prepositions
- Conjunctions
- Interjections
Day 11–20: Sentence Structure
- Subject and Predicate
- Simple Sentences
- Compound Sentences
- Complex Sentences
- Sentence Fragments
- Run-On Sentences
- Types of Sentences
- Clauses
- Phrases
- Combining Sentences
Day 21–30: Tenses
- Introduction to Tenses
- Present Simple and Continuous
- Present Perfect
- Past Simple and Continuous
- Past Perfect
- Future Simple and Continuous
- Future Perfect
- Active and Passive Voice
- Reported Speech
- Questions and Commands
English Grammar Essentials: A Bilingual Guide
ఇంగ్లీష్ వ్యాకరణ ప్రాధమికాలు
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Parts of Speech
- Types of Sentences
- Verbs
- Tenses
- Using “Be,” “Do,” “Does,” and “Am”
- Conclusion
- Glossary
Conclusion
This 100-day English Grammar Program helps learners systematically understand English grammar from basics to advanced concepts. Through bilingual explanations in English and Telugu, students can improve reading, writing, speaking, and communication skills effectively.
