Nouns and Pronouns
Nouns are words that name people, animals, things, and ideas. They can be singular or plural. Singular nouns refer to one person, animal, thing or idea, whereas plural nouns refer to two or more. Examples: Singular noun: book Plural noun: books Pronouns are used instead of nouns in order to make sentences shorter and less repetitive. Common pronouns include: he, she, it, they, we, you, me, and us. Examples: Noun – She is a girl. Pronoun – She is nice.Verbs and Tenses
Verbs are words that express action or a state of being. There are three main types of verbs: action verbs, helping verbs, and linking verbs. Examples: Action verb: run Helping verb: is Linking verb: seem Tenses are used to indicate the time frame in which an action is taking place. There are three main tenses: present, past, and future. Examples: Present tense: I run every day. Past tense: I ran yesterday. Future tense: I will run tomorrow.Adjectives and Adverbs
Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns. They can indicate size, shape, color, nationality, etc. Examples: Size – small, big, tiny Shape – round, square, rectangular Color – blue, red, green Nationality – Italian, Chinese, Canadian Adverbs are words that describe or modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They usually end in -ly. Examples: Verb – He runs quickly. Adjective – She is extremely happy. Adverb – He speaks very softly. In conclusion, understanding the basic rules of English grammar is essential for effective communication. Proper use of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs can help convey meaning and clarity in both oral and written communication. By mastering these basic rules, Year 7 students can build a strong foundation for their future English language learning.
