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1.14.5. Adjectives
An adjective is a word that modifies a noun or a pronoun. For example,
Words are:
Small, big, beautiful, colourful, adorable, dirty, clever, intelligent
Adjectives in a Sentence:
My smart dog runs on a smooth road. My mother cooks delicious food.
1.14.6. Conjunctions
Conjunction is a word that joins words, phrases, clauses or sentences together. There are different types of
conjunctions. Some conjunctions may be used to make a list while some may be used to connect thoughts, ideas
or actions. For example,
Words are:
But, and, yet, neither, nor, either, or, for, whether
Conjunction in a Sentence:
I bought a pen, pencil and ruler for my exams.
You have to buy me an ice cream or a chocolate today.
1.14.7. Prepositions
Preposition is a word that shows a relationship between a noun and a pronoun in a sentence. For example,
Words are:
Above, across, against, beneath, below, towards, under, until, upto, from, to, near
Preposition in a Sentence:
My cat is sitting under a dining table. We are ahead of that blue van.
1.14.8. Interjections
An interjection is a word or a phrase that expresses a sudden or a strong feeling. Grammatically they are not
related in a sentence but express a relationship between a word and a phrase in a sentence. Sometimes they are
followed by an exclamation mark.(!). For example,
Words are:
Cheers, alas, eureka, great, gosh, goodbye, oh, ouch
Interjection in a Sentence:
Alas! I am so lost without you. Great! You are coming with me.
1.15. USE OF ARTICLES
Articles is a word that describes the noun. It is used before a noun to show whether it is specific or not. In English
grammar there are three articles— A, An, The. Let us study about them in detail.
1.15.1. Definite— The
“The” is a definite article which is used before a noun that indicates something clear or obvious.
For example,
• The sun shines bright today.
• Give me the book on the table.
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