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Grammar - 100 Rules

This document provides 100 grammar and collocation rules with examples for each rule. Some of the rules covered include parts of speech, subject-verb agreement, prepositions, phrasal verbs, plural vs. singular forms, and distinguishing between similar terms. The document is intended as a reference for proper grammar and phrase constructions in English.

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Grammar - 100 Rules

This document provides 100 grammar and collocation rules with examples for each rule. Some of the rules covered include parts of speech, subject-verb agreement, prepositions, phrasal verbs, plural vs. singular forms, and distinguishing between similar terms. The document is intended as a reference for proper grammar and phrase constructions in English.

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Grammar/Collocation: 100 Rules

1. We’re looking forward to our holidays/I always look forward to seeing them.
2. Several experiments were conducted at the University of Zurich.
3. I explained (to) the police what really happened.
4. This is my most favourite book.
5. I’m living here for five years/I’ve known her since she was twelve.
6. I became friends with him
7. I’ve never been in India.
8. Grow up/raise
9. Then a strange thing was happened.
10. I wonder what happened with Sami.
11. I can hear/listen a song.
12. I helped him moving the desk.
13. Aarushi always cooks, however, her husband usually washes up afterwards.
14. How many meetings do you have on a general working day?
15. He spends half an hour in the gym everyday/This is one an every day issue.
16. He does all the shopping and I do the cooking. Have you done your homework?
17. They enjoy each other’s company.
18. The minister was angry as a little effort had been made to investigate the matter.
19. We need some new kitchen equipments.
20. Everyone: more common in Writing. Everybody: Speaking. No difference in meaning.
21. He doesn’t trust anyone ................. himself.
22. There’s nobody here except I/me.
23. He made an excuse and left the meeting early.
24. Excuse me (pronunciation: ZZZ). He made excuses. (Pronunciation: SSS)
25. The soldier was badly hurt/seriously hurt. Collocation
26.If all goes well, we’ll arrive by lunchtime/If you make a mistake, you’ll have to start again.
27. If he had known the truth, he would’ve run away./If they had not met, they would’ve never written this book.
28. If I was/were a painter, I’d paint this garden/If better resources were provided, employees would had been more productive.
29. Ali was born on/in April 10th.
30. Avoid/enjoy/keep require ing…
31. Suggest/mind require ing or to+verb?
32. It started raining/started to rain?
33. He insisted on paying for the meal/Simi always insists on sitting in the front seat of the car.
34. Inspite of/in spite of/despite: In spite of/Despite the difference in their ages, they were close friends.
35. Everyone can take care irregardless/regardless/irrespective of their ability
36. Its/it’s/it is/it has: It’s been nice talking to you.
37. What you think?
38. She asked what was I doing?
39. Make a journey: He made a long journey/trip to India.
40. The school lacks of/lacks resources.
41. Busy doing something
42. Looking forward: Noun/ing: I’m really looking forward to his visit/I’m really looking forward to meeting him.
Look forward (formal)/looking forward (informal)
43. Maths/Economics is my favourite subject.
44. The media: The media are powerful in influencing opinions (formal writing) /The media is full of stories about the singer and her
husband. (Informal or speaking)
45. Make up one’s mind: I couldn’t make up my mind whether to stay or go.
46. “Their small size makes it easy for them to dart about the trees” This fixed structure makes it easy for students to write.
47. None of his books have/has been published in England. Both correct, but has is more formal.
None of the wheat was ruined/None of this has affected their business.
48. Nobody (spoken) & No one (written)
49. All snakes are not poisonous/Not all houses have central heating/Not everyone agrees with him.
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50. The experience an employee (gains/benefits/purchases) …..


51. Psychology is a suitable course of study for those (interested/participated/practised) in all aspects of human thought and
behaviour.
52. Like females of other species, female sparrows do not (put forward/take place/work out/take part) in the fight.
53. There are some birds in Victoria, that (indeed/still/just/yet) recreate the sounds of axes, saws and old-fashioned cameras which
have not been used in the area for years.
54. The faculty enjoys (corresponding/collaborative/combined/common) relationships with other departments of arts.
55. They work with artistically (activating/actively/activity/active) students to bring out the best in them…
56. Well-established studios on campus (facilitating/facilities/facilitate/facility) the daily practice of art.
57. For a species to be classed as vulnerable, its population (must have decreased/will be decreasing/was decreased/has
decreased) by more than 30 percent over the last 10 years.
58. His first famous projects were pieces of graffiti (drawers/drawn/drew/drawing) in New York Subway stations.
59. He grew so (perceptive/proactive/pedantic/prolific), doing up to 40 drawings per day.
60. Astronomers use large space-based telescopes to observe galaxy clusters, (those/which/they/who) are the largest structures in
the Universe.
61. In addition to/As a result of/Regarding/Instead of his own research activities, Professor James has worked to support young
researchers and provide public comment on astronomy internationally.
62. Through the application of scientific methods, a new project has the potential/prospect/information/combination to unlock
evidence that will allow researchers to find the cure for aids.’
63. Sami made a little progress/Sami made little progress
64. I invited few/a few friends
65. Here are few ideas that might help you.
66. Either parent/parents can give permission.
67. There's been a decrease of their wages.
68. I don't know the answer of your question.
69. What's the cause for/reason of the problem?
70. Make sure you pay attention to/at what he tells you.
71. He's not strong enough to lift them
72-78.
Accustomed to, Aware of, Capable of, Compatible with, Devoted to, Different from, Interested in
79. Come true
80. Go wrong, go mad,
81. Stubborn/obstinate
82. They gave me permission to go. (Not a permission). The school has obtained permission to build a new science block. (Obtain
more formal)
83. She took permission to leave early OR She got permission to leave early.
84. Break out of (Phrasal Verb): escape: He broke out of prison.
85. Put up with (tolerate): It’s time we stopped putting up with your bad behaviour.
86. Be dropped off (Phrasal verb passive): I got dropped off in front of my house.
87. Report: He called the police to report a robbery.
88. Suspicious: Contact the police if you see anything suspicious.
89. The police (plural): The police were called to the scene of the crime.
90. A police is standing outside the door. (Wrong). A police officer/policeman/policewoman is standing outside the door (right)
91. Possibility of doing: He talked about the possibility of getting married. (Not possibility to get married)
92. I prefer tea to/over/than coffee.
93. How much did that haircut cost to you?
94. Many people are having problems paying/to pay their rent.
95. She’s making/doing good progress with her studies.
96. You’ve flown this machine before? (Right or Wrong)
97. Could you tell me how far it is?
98. There are several reasons why he can’t do it. (Use Reasons FOR)
99. Here are a few books that might help you.
100. A castle is not the same thing as a palace, although some people use the terms ‘castle’ and ‘palace’......................... (Use a
suitable word to complete the sentence)

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