S.No Key Words / Phrase Rules: Uncountable Noun

S.
NO
Key Words / Phrase
RULES
It is time, It is high time, It is

about time, It is opportunity,
It is great opportunity
Is always followed by sentence in past indefinite tense
As if, As though
Is used to join 2 phrases.

Is always followed by sentence in past indefinite tense.
(if the verb is 'be', then 'were' form will be used.)
Uncountable Noun
Always used in singular form.

Never preceded by indefinite article.
Is always used with singular verb.
Collective Noun
Is followed by plural verb when they denote members or

individuals.
Is followed by singular verb when they denote a group or unity
Absolute, Perfect, Supreme,

Solar, Lunar, Excellent, Ideal,
Dead, Important, Unique
Do not form comparative / Superlative form
Senior, Superior, Inferior,

Prior, Junior, Prefer,
Preferable, Elder
Are followed by "To" in comparative degree.

Objective case of pronoun is used.
All, The little, The Same, The

few, The only + noun,
Everything
Often uses "That" instead of who/ whom/ which
Each other, Either, Neither,

Between-and
Used when pointing out relationship between 2 persons or

objects.
One another, None, Anyone,

Among-and
Used when pointing out relationship between more than 2

persons or objects.
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As well as, With, Along with,

Together with, in addition to,
Joins 2 subjects.
like, unlike, with' rather than,
Uses possessive pronoun according to the 1st subject.
except, no less than, nothing
Verb will be according to the 1st subject
but, more (noun) than one,
Besides
A number of
When acting as the subject of the sentence:

Used with plural noun.
Used with plural verb.
Used with plural pronoun.
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The number of
When acting as the subject of the sentence:

Used with plural noun.
Used with singular verb.
Used with singular pronoun.
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Many a, More than one
Is always followed by singular noun.

Uses singular verb.
Uses 3rd person singular possessive pronoun.
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Neither-nor, Either-nor, Not

only-but also
Connects 2 identical (in noun, adjective and preposition) parts of

speech.
Verb will be according to the nearest subject.
Possessive pronoun will be according to the nearest subject.
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Each/ Every + noun and Each/

Is followed by singular verb.
Every + noun
Pronoun will be possessive 3rd person singular and according to
or
the nearest subject.
Each/ Every + noun and noun
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Much, More, Little, Less
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Uses singular verb when they are used as noun.
Reflexive Pronoun
1. Can not be used as a subject of a verb. Or unless preceded by a

noun or pronoun
concerned for the sake of emphasis.
2. Is the type of pronoun often used after Address, Absent,
Present, Avail, Avail, Introduce,
Resign, Acquit, Pride, Enjoy (without object), Reconcile,
Amuse, Adjust, Blame, Cut, Kill,
Satisfy, Teach, Help etc.
3. Is never used as a type of pronoun after verbs which describe
things people usually do
for themselves, like Qualify, Enjoy (with object), Stay, Keep,
Exert, Bathe, Stop, Rest,
Wash, Dress etc.
4. Can be used as the object of a preposition when the object
refers to the subject of the
clause, but we use objective case pronoun after preposition of
place, and after "with".
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Verbs and Prepositions
Followed by objective case of pronoun if the compliment is a of

pronoun.
Verb Be (be, been, being, is, am, are, was, were), will always be
followed by subjective case of pronoun if the compliment is a
pronoun.
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Each, Every, Everybody,

Neither, either, Anyone
When used as subject.

- Uses singular verb.
- Uses 3rd person singular possessive pronoun.
*Each when used after subject, the verb will be plural.
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Hardly, seldom, Barely,

Scarcely, few, little
When used in negative statements, are followed by ordinary

question tag.
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Had rather, Had better, Had

Is never followed by infinitive (To+Verb).
sooner, Would, sooner, Would
The verb following will be in present tense.
rather, Would better
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22
Do/Does+ nothing but
Is never followed by infinitive (To+Verb).

The verb following will be in present tense and plural.
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Too much
Is used before noun
24
Much too
Is used before adjective
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Enough
When used as an adjective, it is followed by either singular

uncountable noun or plural countable noun.
When used as an adverb, it is always preceded by an adjective.
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Fairly
Rather
Is used before an adjective showing good quality

Is used before an adjective showing bad quality
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Adverbs of Time
Are generally placed before the verb they modify
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Adverbs of Manner
Are placed after the intransitive verb.

Can be placed before or after the transitive verb.
32
Adverbs of Frequency
Is used before principal verb or/& after Verb Be (be, been, being, is,
am, are, was, were).
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One of, Either of, Neither of,

None of, Each of, All of
Is usually followed by The
None
Used when talking about more than 2 persons or things.

With countable noun, singular or plural verbs can be used, with
uncountable noun verb is always singular.
Pronoun is always 3rd person singular.
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One of the
Is always followed by plural noun.

Rules for verb:
- Always singular if a relative pronoun 'Who/ That' is absent.
- Always plural when relative pronoun 'Those' is used.
- When relative pronoun 'Who/ That' is used in the sentence, if the
action of verb is pointing towards the single object or person
(denoted by "One" in the sentence), the verb will be singular; and
if the action of the verb is pointing towards a larger group of
persons or object (to which the "One" belongs too), the verb will
be plural.
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Doubt, Doubtful
Is followed by "if/whether" when used in a positive sentence.

Is followed by "that" when used in a negative sentence or an
interrogative sentence.
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Lest
Is followed by bare infinitive form of verb.

If the sentence is in Active voice then is followed by "should".
If the sentence is in Passive voice then is followed by "should be"
* Use of "should" is not necessary.
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All Other
Is followed by plural noun
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Any Other
Is followed by singular noun.
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The reason why, The reason
Is followed by "that" when explaining the reason for the particular

action explained in the sentence.
EXAMPLES
1. It is time she went to hospital
2. It is high time we returned home
1. He speaks Hindi as if he knew the subject well
2. He works hard as though it were the last day of his life
3. He behaves as though he were my boss
1. He gave me information
2. He was punished for committing much mischief
1. Cattle are grazing in the field.
2a. The committee is unanimous on this issue
2b. The committee are divided and there is bitterness among the
members
3a. The police has become insensitive
3b. The police were posted all over the route.
1. He gave a perfect answer.
2. He lost a unique opportunity last year.
1. He is senior to me by 5 years.
2. The book is preferable to that book.
3. Tea of Darjeeling is superior to that of Assam.
1. All that glitters is not gold.
2. He is the same man that has helped me
3. The only thing that overcomes hard work is hard work.
1. Ram and Shaym should help one another.
2. Neither of the two brothers had brought his beddings.
3. This is strictly between you and me.
1. All the students of this class should help one another.
2. Prizes should be distributed amoung you, him and me.
1.
2.
3.
4.
The mother as well as her child is out of danger.

She along with her parents has gone to Agra.
Question no 9 in addition to question no 10 is to be answered.
My mother no less than my father is strict
1. A number of workers in this factory have gone on strike.

2. There were a number of students in the class.
1. The number of students in the class is 20.

2. The number of mangoes in the basket is 12.
1. Many a soldier has met his death in the battlefield.
2. More than one man is allowed to go there.
1. He is involved not only in her kidnapping but also in her murder.
2. Either you or he is responsible for this murder.
3. Neither the students nor their guide was found present in the
room.
1a. Each boy and each girl has done her work.
1b. Each girl and each boy has done his work.
2. Every trade and industry has its research school.
1.More than a century and a half has elapsed since the first
publication of Sherlock Holmes.
2. At present the trade is thought to be in a depressed state if less
than a million of tons are produced in a year.
1a. I myself like him.

1b. I baked the bread myself.
1c. Linkin Park themselves sang the final song of Transformers.
2a. Go to the party and enjoy yourself.
2b. The minister resigned himself from the post last Monday.
3a. P has qualified as a top investigator in CBI.
3b. Use stairs and stay fit.
4a. They have to cook for themselves.
4b. He was feeling sorry for himself.
4c. He had a suitcase beside him.
4d. She had a few friends with her.
1. Between you and him, you are intelligent.

2. It is I who have brought you home.
1. Neither if the two brothers has brought his beddings.

2. Each one of us is doing his duty properly.
3. Everybody is honest in my office and does his work honestly.
1. You had better go now.

2.She would sooner go than stay here.
1. He does nothing but teach English.

1. There is too much purity in oil.
2. There is too much difficulty in this work.
1. These drugs are much too harmful to us.
2.This sum is much too difficult to solve.
1a. There are enough students in the class.
1b. He has enough money.
2a. It is cold enough today.
2b. He is poor enough to afford this car.
1. She is fairly honest.
1. He is rather stupid.
1. My brother often comes every Sunday.
2. He never talks ill of friends.
3. He is always happy.
1. He slept soundly last night.
2a. He briefly narrated the incident to me.
2b. He narrated to me the incident briefly.
1. He is sometime sad regarding his career.
2. I am used to take a break from my packed schedule.
1. One of the boys has gone to his village.
2. Each of the candidates is eligible for the post.
1. None of the boys has/ have done home work.
2. None of the work is completed.
1a. One of the guys runs to work every day.

1b. One of the boys was absent today.
2a. Newton is one of those scientists who have enriched the human
life.
2b. He is not one of those officers who follow orders blindly and
unthinkingly.
3a. Ramesh is one of my friends who has come to see me today.
3b. This is one of the cars that run on hydrogen.
1. I doubt/ I have doubt/ I am doubtful if he will remember me.

2. I do not doubt/ I do not have doubt/ I am not doubtful that he will
be selected for the post.
3. Am I doubtful/ Do I doubt that your friend will help you?
1. Be careful lest you should be robbed.

2. I was slient lest I should wake you.
1. America is more powerful than all other countries in the world.

1. America is more powerful than any other country in the world.
1. The reason why he failed in the examination is that he did not
work hard.
2. The reason for his failure is that he is not hard working.
UNCOUNTABLE NOUN
COLLECTIVE NOUN
REFLEXIVE PRONOUN
RELATIVE PRONOUN
DEMONSTRATIVE PRONOUN
ADVERBS OF TIME
ADVERBS OF MANNER
ADVERBS OF FREQUENCY
COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS
SUBORDINATING CONJUCTIONS
Advice, information, hair, luggage, business, work, mischief, bread, scenery, abuse, vacation, evidence, employment, alphabet, poetry,
food, furniture, baggage, fuel, papar, equipment, machinery, material, news
Cattle, gentery, peasantry, poultry, clergy, people, majority, folk, committee, jury, house, ministry, family, mob, crowd, audience, police,
team, number, board, staff, public
Myself, Ourself (Ourselves), Yourself (yourselves), Himself, Herself, Itself, Themselves
Who, Which, That, Whose, Whom
That, This, Those, These
Always, often, already, just, never, ever, sometimes, frequently, generally, recently, usually, seldom, hardly, rarely, normally
Slowly, so, soundly, delightfully, briefly, immediately
Sometimes, Usually, Generally, Frequently, Normally, Often, Seldom, Never, Rarely
And, But, Or, Yet, For, Nor, So
After, Although, As if, As long as, As though, Because, Before, Even if, Even though, If, If only, In order that, Now that, Once, Rather than,
Since, So That, Than, That, Though, Till, Unless, Untill, When, Whenever, Where, Whereas, Wherever, While

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Key Words / Phrase

It is time, It is high time, It is

Is always followed by sentence in past indefinite tense

Is used to join 2 phrases.

Always used in singular form.

Is followed by plural verb when they denote members or

Absolute, Perfect, Supreme,

Do not form comparative / Superlative form

Senior, Superior, Inferior,

Are followed by "To" in comparative degree.

All, The little, The Same, The

Often uses "That" instead of who/ whom/ which

Each other, Either, Neither,

Used when pointing out relationship between 2 persons or

One another, None, Anyone,

Used when pointing out relationship between more than 2

As well as, With, Along with,

When acting as the subject of the sentence:

When acting as the subject of the sentence:

Many a, More than one

Is always followed by singular noun.

Neither-nor, Either-nor, Not

Connects 2 identical (in noun, adjective and preposition) parts of

Each/ Every + noun and Each/

Much, More, Little, Less

Uses singular verb when they are used as noun.

1. Can not be used as a subject of a verb. Or unless preceded by a

Verbs and Prepositions

Followed by objective case of pronoun if the compliment is a of

Each, Every, Everybody,

When used as subject.

Hardly, seldom, Barely,

When used in negative statements, are followed by ordinary

Had rather, Had better, Had

Do/Does+ nothing but

Is never followed by infinitive (To+Verb).

Is used before noun

Is used before adjective

When used as an adjective, it is followed by either singular

Is used before an adjective showing good quality

Are generally placed before the verb they modify

Are placed after the intransitive verb.

One of, Either of, Neither of,

Is usually followed by The

Used when talking about more than 2 persons or things.

Is always followed by plural noun.

Is followed by "if/whether" when used in a positive sentence.

Is followed by bare infinitive form of verb.

Is followed by plural noun

Is followed by singular noun.

The reason why, The reason

Is followed by "that" when explaining the reason for the particular

The mother as well as her child is out of danger.

1. A number of workers in this factory have gone on strike.

1. The number of students in the class is 20.

1a. I myself like him.

1. Between you and him, you are intelligent.