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Three types of clipped words with 60+ examples

What are Clipped Words? In English language, clipping is the process of forming new words by dropping one or more syllables from a larger word, thereby resulting in a shorter word. Clipped Words are the words that are formed by clipping one or more syllables from a larger word or phrase, while retaining the meaning of the original word or phrase. Being shorter, clipped words are easy to spell and pronounce. Clipped words are more commonly used in everyday language. It is interesting to note, in some cases, the clipped form of a word is more popular (and more frequently used) than the original word itself. Clipping is also known as shortening or truncation . Clipping refers to part of a word that provides for the whole, such as the word "bike" from "motorbike", and "cooker" from "pressure cooker". There are three types of clipped words: Front clippe

9 types of Pronouns with examples

What are Pronouns? Definition: A pronoun is a word that is used in place of a noun. Therefore, they act as substitutes for the nouns that they replace. Pronouns save you from having to repeat a noun over and over again. Some of the most common pronouns are: he, she, they, you, it, and we. It is important to note that because pronouns replace nouns, they are used the same way the nouns are used in a sentence. You would use them as subjects or objects in a sentence. Before we move forward, following is a graphics showing relationship between nouns , pronouns and adjectives . Nouns, Pronouns and Adjectives Let's consider the following examples: 1. Sam is a good singer. He is good with drums. Here, in the second sentence we have replaced the noun , Sam , with the pronoun , he . 2. John and Paul are going for a picnic tomorrow. They will leave early in the morning

What are direct And indirect speech

What is Direct Speech?: Definition: When we repeat the actual words of the speaker, it is called direct speech . We use quotation marks or inverted commas . Examples: He said, "I am busy ." What is Indirect Speech?: Definition: When we do not repeat the speaker's actual words , it is called indirect or reported speech . We use our own words , without changing their meaning. We do not use quotation marks here. Examples: He said that he was happy . Reporting Verb: These are verbs which are used for citing or reporting another speaker's ideas . These can be used both in quoting or paraphrasing . Most commonly used reporting verbs are say and tell . For example: ( He said, She said, ) How to change direct speech in to indirect speech: 1. The word "that" is used as a conjunction between the reporting verb and the reported speech. 2. If the reporting verb is in present tense or future ten

What are Complex and Compound Sentences

clause Complex and Compound Sentences In English, sentences can be formed using different types and numbers of clauses. Depending on the type and number of clauses used, we can classify a sentence as a simple , compound or complex sentence. In this article we will focus on complex and compound sentences. What is a Complex Sentence? A complex sentence has one independent (or main) clause , and at-least one dependent (or subordinate) clause. The independent and dependent clauses are joined together using an appropriate conjunction . An independent , or main , clause does not depend on the other clause. It makes sense as a separate sentence, and that is why it is called "independent". On the other hand, a subordinate clause does not make sense on its own. It depends on the main clause to form a sentence. In other words, it does not express a complete thought. A subordinate clause begins with a connective like "whi

What are Similes and Metaphors and how to use them

Similes and Metaphors Grammar / Simile and Metaphor Level: Beginner (10 minute read) In English language, both similes and metaphors are used for making comparison between two things. This makes sentences interesting, while also stating or describing an important idea or fact. Let's look at what they are and how to use them. What is a Simile? A simile is a figure of speech where two unlike things are compared. It is a form of figurative language that uses the words "as" and "like". We use the words "as" or "like" in a simile. As another way to put it, Similes are figurative expressions that use "as" and "like". Similes make comparisons more interesting and vivid for the reader. In a simile, both “as” and “like” support the comparison in their own way. When the word “as” is used, usually, an adjective is also incl

What are gerunds, participles and infinitives

Gerunds, Participles and Infinitives In this chapter we will learn about: What are gerunds? What are Participles? Difference between gerunds and participles What are infinitives? In English grammar, there are words that are derived from verbs; however, they do not function as verbs. They function as adjectives, adverbs, or nouns instead. Such words are called verbals . There are three types of verbals: gerunds, participles (when used as adjectives) and infinitives. Most non-finite verbs in English are verbals. What are gerunds? Definition: A gerund is a verb form that ends in "-ing" , and functions as a noun . Therefore, gerunds are words that are formed with verbs; however, they act as nouns. For example, the gerund form of the verb "read" is "reading". A gerund can be used as a subject , a direct object , a complement , or an object of a p