Discursive Essay

Phrases Part-2

Phrases In the previous blog, we learned about the Noun phrase, Prepositional phrase, and Adjective phrase. In this blog, we will learn about the other three types of phrases. Types of Phrase 1) Gerund Phrase 2) Participial Phrase 3) Infinitive Phrase Now let's learn about each of the three types of phrases in detail. 1) Gerund Phrase A gerund phrase is formed when you are adding a couple of words to a gerund in a sentence, therefore forming a gerund phrase. Firstly, let's understand what is a gerund. What is a gerund? A gerund is a word that is in the verb form, that it functions as a noun in a sentence . It is basically a noun that is formed from a verb that has an ending in -ing. Rules for identifying : 1) Gerunds are always nouns. 2) Gerunds always act in -ing. 3) Because a gerund is a noun, it can be an indirect object. Now let's have a look at the examples using a gerund phrase. ...

Article Writing Part-3

Article Writing In the previous blog, we learned about article writing and had a look at an example of it. In this blog, we are going to continue the same topic, but increase the level of complexity. Q) Write an article on how can schools help in improving the education system. Schools And Education System The education system is a major issue all over the globe, as it is largely impactive on the future. The education system is the thing that has the hold of all the children and their education as well. It is very necessary that the education system should be improved. And the schools can help in this. But how? How can the schools help in improving the education system? It is believed that schools do not give proper attention to each student's academics, which results in the lower grades of the students. Also, schools pressure students with extra homework and projects, which does not provide them enough time to play. In developing countries such as India, S...

Modal Auxiliaries Part-3

Modal Auxiliaries In this blog as well, we will continue the same topic. So let's start. 1) Must The modal "must" is used to show probability or make a logical assumption. It is also used to show necessity or prohibition. Example: 1) To show probability or make a logical assumption a) Janice must be out this evening. She is not answering the call. (Present tense) b) Janice must have been out last evening. She was not answering the call. (Past tense) 2) To show the necessity a) I must call my parent tonight. (Present tense) 3) To show prohibition a) You must not talk on the phone while driving. (Past tense) Now let's have a look at the modal. 2) Have/Has to The modal "have/has to" is used to show necessity or the lack of necessity. It is also used to indicate the future time. Example: 1) To show the necessity a) Mike has to make up for the class he missed. (P...

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