English grammar rules are essential for the AFCAT exam, which tests the candidates’ ability to communicate effectively in the official language of the Indian Air Force. A good command of grammar can help the candidates to express their thoughts clearly, accurately and confidently in the written and spoken sections of the exam. Grammar rules also help the candidates to avoid common errors and misunderstandings that can lower their scores and affect their chances of selection. Therefore, it is advisable for the AFCAT aspirants to review the basic grammar rules and practice them regularly before appearing for the exam.
E.g., The jury has delivered its conclusion to the judge
E.g., The jury have not reached a conclusion because they are still arguing among themselves.
E.g., Peoples of America
E.g., Sheep, Deer, Offspring, Dozen, Pair, Score, etc.
E.g., Scissors, Spectacles, Trousers, Jeans, Pyjamas, Thanks, Tidings, etc.
E.g., Mathematics, News, Measles, Billiards, etc.
E.g., Commanders-in-chief from Commander-in-chief, Sons-in-law from Son-in-law, Stepdaughters from Stepdaughter, Passers-by from Passer-by, etc.
E.g., Yourself and he have to attend the seminar. (incorrect)
You and he have to attend the seminar. (correct)
E.g., Both you as well as my mother are going to see the injured dog. (incorrect)
Both you and my mother are going see the injured dog. (correct)
E.g., Everything comes to him who waits.
Someone needs to fix the light bulb.
E.g., Many are collecting the thrown money.
E.g., ‘Acts of the Apostles’ is my favourite book.
E.g., The news is good about Mary.
E.g., These scissors are blunt.
E.g., If Ram were here, he would have been proud of me.
E.g., She told me that she had planned to visit a zoo last month.
E.g., He told me that the Sun rises in the east.
E.g., I will buy some mangoes.
E.g., I will not buy any orange.
E.g., Each girl should be given a pencil.
E.g., Every girl in the group was silent.
E.g., They had little money to spend.
E.g., She saves a little money every month.
E.g., The little time we spent on reading the text was not enough to be able to answer the questions.
E.g., Few people came to the meeting.
E.g., I have a few ideas.
E.g., Luckily, no one came in during the few minutes she was gone.
E.g., He is so thin that he can pass by the narrowest gaps.
That boy was too innocent to be suspected on.
E.g., We went shopping last week.
E.g., I’m not sure I’ll ever trust people again.
E.g., You start off slowly in the beginning.
E.g., Bri ate her breakfast very quickly.
E.g., It is nothing else than poverty that makes them naive.
E.g., I’m not tall enough to reach the top shelf.
E.g., She came out of nowhere to win the race.
Before names of substances and abstract uncountable nouns.
E.g., Sugar has become more expensive recently.
Before plural countable nouns.
E.g., I have books in my locker.
Before names of meals.
E.g., You would definitely like to have breakfast now.
Before languages.
E.g., English is not a difficult language.
Before school, college, university, church, bed, hospital, prison, when these places are visited or used for their primary purposes.
E.g., Rudra goes to university daily.
E.g., I’m going to have hot sugarless coffee.
E.g., I have a black and a white pen.
E.g., He is a better singer than dancer.
E.g., Scarcely had she finished reading when she fell asleep.
Hardly had I arrived home when my phone rang.
E.g., No sooner had the company launched its new product than it went bankrupt.
E.g., Though he might not have recognized me, yet it is rude of him.
E.g., The car not only is economical but also feels good to drive.
E.g., Unless I’m mistaken, she was back at work yesterday.
E.g., He was in terrible fear lest it should conquer him.
E.g., Adam is so different from his brother.
Revising and implementing these rules will definitely help you in the English Language section. Don’t forget to take the free mock test of AFCAT which will help you assess & improve your preparation.
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