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“English Language is like a river, constantly evolving and adapting.”<\/em> This is true as it is not only an interesting language but at the same time very complex as it comes with several rules and exceptions. There are several rules which everyone must follow at the time of speaking or writing or there are chances that they might be embarrassed. To help you clear all your doubts, we have compiled this blog post which talks about the English language grammar cheatsheet, common rules which you must follow and lastly exercises to test yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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English Language Grammar Cheatsheet For You!<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to the <\/strong>English language grammar cheatsheet, there are several words that everyone should know about and keep in mind at the time of forming sentences. Here are some similar words which sound the same but have different meanings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I, Me, Myself<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2018I\u2019<\/strong> is used when someone is talking about themselves in the sentence, meaning you are the one who is taking the action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example: <\/strong>I am reading a book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the word \u2018me\u2019 <\/strong>is used in sentences when the action is being performed for\/ to you.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example: <\/strong>John gifted me a bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lastly, the word \u2018myself\u2019 <\/strong>is used when you are performing a action on yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example: <\/strong>I taught myself the rules of this game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should\u2019ve, Could\u2019ve, Would\u2019ve<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All these three words ( Should\u2019ve, Could\u2019ve, Would\u2019ve) talk about the past, however express different ideas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should\u2019ve <\/strong> is used to denote that if an action\/ decision would have happened it would have been a good idea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Could’ve <\/strong>suggests the possibility in the past. It further means something might have been possible to do, but it didn’t happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would’ve <\/strong>talks about a hypothetical situation in the past. It means something would have happened under a certain condition, but the condition wasn’t met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Much v\/s Many<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The main difference between “much” and “many” lies in what kind of noun they modify: countable nouns vs. uncountable nouns<\/strong><\/a>. The word \u2018many\u2019 <\/strong>is a countable noun while \u2018much\u2019<\/strong> is an uncountable noun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read: <\/strong>25+ Countable Noun Examples in Sentences<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

English Language Grammar Cheatsheet- 7 Quick Rules\/Tips in English Language<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like every language, the <\/strong>English language <\/strong>also comes with several rules and regulations which everyone must follow to construct correct and readable sentences at the same time. Here are some of the rules which are essential for one to remember especially while writing, which is an essential part of the English language grammar cheat sheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make Your Subjects and Verbs Agree<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This rule suggests that if your subject is singular then the verb needs to be singular as well, the same goes for plural as well. Here is an example of both singular and plural<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Singular subjects: <\/strong>The cat (Subject) chased (Verb) the mouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plural Subjects: <\/strong> We <\/strong>(Subject) need more chairs for the meeting (Verb).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be Constant With Your Tenses<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Make sure you don\u2019t forget to add tenses in your sentences or for a group of sentences. If you are using past tense in the beginning, make sure you keep it the same till the end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example:<\/strong> The dinosaurs roamed<\/em> the Earth millions of years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See how this sentence uses the word \u2018roamed\u2019 which is a past tense to describe an event which happened in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose the Correct Articles<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Make sure you use \u2018a\u2019 before words that start with a consonant sound, \u2018an\u2019 before words that start with a vowel sound and ‘the’ when you are talking about something specific or about an event that has taken place in the past. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example: <\/strong>I saw a red car and a blue truck parked outside.” (This uses “a” before “red car” and “blue truck” because they are unspecified.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capitalization is Important<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There is one common rule in our English language, capitalize the first word as well as the proper noun (which includes names of people and places). The rule also applies to direct quotations when included in a sentence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Forget to Add Commas<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

By simply incorporating commas in your sentences they are easier to understand. These commas should be used with coordinating conjunctions (\u2018but\u2019 and \u2018and\u2019), especially when connecting independent clauses, after introductory phrases, to separate items in a list and finally to separate information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example: <\/strong>We packed snacks, drinks, and sunscreen for our beach trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give Clear Instructions<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To make a command, you need an imperative sentence. These sentences begin with a verb and don\u2019t include the subject. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example: <\/strong>Shut the window! (This imperative sentence uses the strong verb “shut” to give a clear and immediate command.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make Complete Sentences<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A complete sentence consists of a subject (who or what the sentence is about) and a verb (talking about the action that is taking place). Keep in mind that a sentence should have a complete thought. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example: <\/strong>\u2018while running\u2019 is not a complete sentence. On the other hand, \u2018She fell while running.\u2019 is a complete sentence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read: <\/strong>How to Teach English to Kids at Home: 7 Useful Tips and Tricks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

English Language Grammar Cheatsheet- Exceptions in English Language <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just like rules, every language has several exceptions as well which must be kept in mind when forming sentences. Take a look at all the exceptions which one must be aware of as a part of the English language grammar cheatsheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

English Language Grammar Cheatsheet- Spelling Exceptions<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Spelling exceptions are those where the word is not pronounced the way it is written. They function more like homophones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n