The PDF document comprises Grade 8 Rationalized English Grammar Notes Complete for Term 1, 2, and 3.
The notes cover the following topics:
Compound Nouns
What are Compound Nouns?
Identifying Compound Nouns in Context
Types of Compound Nouns
Forming Compound Nouns
Plural Forms of Compound Nouns
Using Compound Nouns in Sentences
Importance of Compound Nouns in Communication
Summary
Collective Nouns
Identification of Collective Nouns in Texts
Singular and Plural Forms of Collective Nouns
Pluralisation Rules
Importance of Collective Nouns in Communication
Examples for Clarity
Using Collective Nouns in Sentences
Summary
Primary Auxiliary Verbs
Functions of Primary Auxiliary Verbs
Correct Usage in Sentences
Importance in Communication
Summary
Verbs and Tense: Simple Present and Simple Past
Simple Present Tense
Simple Past Tense
Identifying Verbs in Text
Importance of Correct Tense Use
Summary
Gradable and Non-Gradable Adjectives
What is an Adjective?
Gradable Adjectives
Non-Gradable Adjectives
Key Differences Between Gradable and Non-Gradable Adjectives
When Is It Necessary to Describe a Noun?
Summary
Adverbs of Frequency and Degree
What Are Adverbs?
Adverbs of Frequency
Adverbs of Degree
Correct Placement of Adverbs
Using Adverbs in Context
Why Use Adverbs Correctly?
Summary
What Are Indefinite and Reflexive Pronouns?
Indefinite Pronouns
Reflexive Pronouns
Why Do We Use Indefinite Pronouns?
Usage of Indefinite Pronouns
Usage of Reflexive Pronouns
Summary
Understanding Simple Prepositions
Prepositions of Position
Prepositions of Place
Prepositions of Time
Using Prepositions in Sentences
Tips for Correct Usage
Common Errors to Avoid
Summary
Conjunctions: because, that, when, if, unless, since
Identifying Conjunctions
Understanding the Function of Each Conjunction
Correct Use in Sentences
Why Use Conjunctions?
Summary
Demonstratives and Quantifiers
What Are Demonstratives?
Examples of Demonstratives in Use
Rules for Using Demonstratives
What Are Quantifiers?
Examples of Quantifiers in Use
Differences Between Similar Quantifiers
Importance of Demonstratives and Quantifiers in Communication
Sample Sentences with Demonstratives and Quantifiers
Summary
Adverbs Formed from Adjectives
Common Patterns for Forming Adverbs from Adjectives
Using Adverbs in Career Contexts
Sentence Examples: Adverbs in Use
Appreciation of Adverbs in Communication
Summary
Phrasal Verbs
How Phrasal Verbs Are Formed
Interpreting the Meaning of a Phrasal Verb
Phrasal Verbs from Make
Phrasal Verbs from Pass
Phrasal Verbs from Look
Role of Phrasal Verbs in Communication
Examples in Context: Modern Fashion
Summary
Compound Sentences
Why Join Sentences?
Identifying Compound Sentences
Constructing Compound Sentences Using Coordinating Conjunctions
Using and
Using but
Using or
Using so
Using for
Using nor
Using yet
Appreciating the Use of Compound Sentences in Communication
Summary
Active and Passive Voice
Identifying Active and Passive Sentences
Transforming Sentences Between Voices
Constructing Sentences in Both Voices
Appreciating Voice in Communication
Summary
Interrogative Sentences and Question Tags
What Are Interrogative Sentences?
Types of Interrogative Sentences
How to Form Interrogative Sentences
What Are Question Tags?
Rules for Forming Question Tags
Usage in Context: Tourism in Africa
Summary
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