English grammar

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What is the correct word order in English sentences?

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In English, the typical word order is Subject-Verb-Object (SVO). For example, 'She (Subject) reads (Verb) books (Object).'

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What is reported speech?

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Reported speech is used to convey what someone else has said without quoting them directly. For example, 'He said that he was going to the store.'

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How do you form a question in English?

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To form a question, you often invert the subject and auxiliary verb. For example, 'Are you coming?' instead of 'You are coming.'

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What is the difference between 'who' and 'whom'?

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'Who' is used as a subject, while 'whom' is used as an object. For example, 'Who is coming?' vs. 'To whom are you speaking?'

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What is the function of auxiliary verbs?

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Auxiliary verbs, or helping verbs, are used with main verbs to form tenses, moods, and voices. Examples include 'is,' 'have,' and 'will.'

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What is the passive voice?

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The passive voice is used when the focus is on the action rather than the subject. For example, 'The book was read by her' instead of 'She read the book.'

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What is a conditional sentence?

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A conditional sentence expresses a condition and its result, often using 'if.' For example, 'If it rains, we will stay indoors.'

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What is the subjunctive mood?

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The subjunctive mood is used to express wishes, hypotheticals, or conditions contrary to fact. For example, 'I wish he were here.'

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What are conjunctions?

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Conjunctions are words that connect clauses or sentences. Common conjunctions include 'and,' 'but,' and 'or.'

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What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

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'Affect' is usually a verb meaning to influence, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.