Synopsis
UPSC IAS PRE: English Grammar and Usage
book focuses on English Grammar that will need to be mastered for those attempting to pass UPSC examinations. This edition provides comprehensive and simple explanations regarding the grammar rules and nuances in a systematic pattern for the ease of the reader. Though some readers are well-acquainted with the grammar rules, the book offers as a refresher course to them and assist them in preparing dedicatedly for one of the toughest exam. Written in easy to understand language and adequate examples to make the readers understand the basic concepts of English Grammar, this is an ideal book for students appearing for UPSC examinations. This book UPSC IAS PRE: English Grammar and Usage would surely serve the purpose of leading the students to achieve success in their examinations.
Content
The author of the book made sure that the topics chosen are relevant to the syllabus and pattern adopted by UPSC recently. The book widely covers a number of topics the basics of grammar to punctuation, and idioms and phrases. The book begins with sentences and breaks them down into its component parts then introduces parts of speech. Then, the various grammar concepts are explained. Also the other topics included are: nouns, pronouns, adjectives and adverbs, conjunction, preposition, articles and possession, collective nouns, tenses, modifiers
the usage of clauses as adjectives, nouns and adverbs, the difference between can and could and on many more concepts. The IAS Preliminaries English section tests the candidate's comprehension of the language, their ability to spot errors, and communication skills. The book presents the syntax rules and basic grammar, and also provides information on the common idioms and phrases, and proverbs as a foundation. There are exclusive chapters on idioms and phrases, proverbs, and syntax rules. It also discusses basic word parts and provides list of words - phrasal verb list, and groups of words like phobias and manias, a set of confusing words and their meanings and usage, and a list of words that are often spelled incorrectly. There is also a chapter on foreign words, that is, words from other languages that are used in English. The book ends with chapters on word substitution and also explains common errors made in speech or writing and how to avoid them. The above topics also help in general to all people who want to be efficient in writing well-constructed sentences.
