English Grammar for UPSC Exam part 3.

English Grammar for UPSC Exam part 3.

English Grammar for UPSC Exam – Part 3

The UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) exam demands a strong command of English grammar, particularly for the CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test) and the Mains Exam (Essay and Comprehension). Here’s a comprehensive guide for Part 3 of English Grammar preparation:

 Topics Covered in Part 3:

1. Active and Passive Voice
2. Direct and Indirect Speech
3. Idioms and Phrases
4. Phrasal Verbs
5. Sentence Correction and Error Detection

1. Active and Passive Voice:

• Active Voice: The subject performs the action.
  • Example: She writes a letter.
• Passive Voice: The subject receives the action.
  • Example: A letter is written by her.

Tips:

• Identify the object of the active sentence to make it the subject of the passive sentence.
• Use proper verb forms while converting.
• Pay attention to tenses.

2. Direct and Indirect Speech:

• Direct Speech: Quoting the speaker’s exact words.
  • Example: She said, “I am happy.”
• Indirect Speech: Reporting the speaker’s words.
  • Example: She said that she was happy.

Rules for Conversion:

• Change pronouns accordingly.
• Shift the tense back if the reporting verb is in the past.
• Use appropriate reporting verbs (say, tell, ask, etc.).

3. Idioms and Phrases:

• Idioms: Expressions with metaphorical meanings.
  • Example: Break the ice – Start a conversation.
• Phrases: Group of words acting together with a specific meaning.
  • Example: On cloud nine – Extremely happy.

Tip: Memorize frequently used idioms and phrases for better vocabulary.

4. Phrasal Verbs:

Verbs combined with prepositions or adverbs that create new meanings.

• Example:
  • Give up – Surrender
  • Look into – Investigate
  • Take off – Remove or leave the ground

Practice: Create sentences to understand contextual use.

5. Sentence Correction and Error Detection:

• Focus on subject-verb agreement, tense consistency, and correct preposition usage.
• Learn common mistakes, like incorrect article usage, misplaced modifiers, etc.

Example Question:
She is one of the best player in the team.
Corrected: She is one of the best players in the team.

 Preparation Tips:

• Practice grammar exercises from standard books like Wren & Martin.
• Take mock tests to improve accuracy.
• Regularly read newspapers like The Hindu for advanced vocabulary and sentence structures.

Would you like to practice some example questions or need more detailed guidance on any specific topic?

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English Grammar for UPSC Exam part 3.