English Grammar:
The word 'Grammar' is taken from Greek word 'Grammatikos' which means 'written letters/characters or a set of standard rules.
Definitions:
The term Grammar is used to assist us in expressing ideas or thoughts in proper and accurate ways.
The practical part of Language which deals with the functions, structures, usages and rules is called Grammar.
Some important terminologies:
1. Alphabet:
A set of letters, symbols or characters that is arranged in a fixed order and is used for writing a language and representing the basic sound in speech is called Alphabet.
2. letters:
A character that represents one or more of the sounds in speech is called letter.
Or 'Any of the symbols in English Alphabet is called letter.'
3. words:
It is a single unit of a language that has a meaning and can be written and spoken
Or 'A meaningful sound or combination of sounds that is the unit of a language and is made up of letters is called word.'
Kinds of words:
There are two kinds of words namely:
A. Grammatical words:
They are those words that are not self-explanatory or cannot be defined by one word.
Grammatical words need explanation.
Examples: Noun, Pronoun, and Gerund etc.
B. Dictionary words:
It is also called as absolute/ ordinary word.
They are those words that are self-explanatory or can be defined by one word.
Dictionary words do not need much explanation.
Examples: book, pencil, and table etc.
4. Phrase:
A group of words that does not have any subject and very but expresses a particular idea or meaning and forms a part of sentence is called Phrase.
Example: in the class, on the table, behind the shop etc.
Sentence:
A group of words which has subject and verb, and always gives complete meaning.
Example: Steven is playing football. etc.
