Quick Reference: Essential English Grammar
Rules
Nouns & Pronouns
Nouns are naming words; pronouns replace nouns.
Verbs
Verbs describe actions or states.
Adjectives & Adverbs
Adjectives describe nouns; adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
Tenses
Indicate when an action takes place: past, present, or future.
Subject-Verb Agreement
A singular subject takes a singular verb; a plural subject takes a plural verb.
Punctuation
Use punctuation marks to clarify meaning and separate ideas.