📚 Bihar Board English: Top 20 Grammar Rules for Students in 2026
English grammar is the foundation of good writing, speaking, and exam success. For Bihar Board students preparing for the 2026 exams, mastering these core rules is the secret to scoring an A+.
Rule #1: Subject-Verb Agreement
Always ensure your verb matches the number of the subject...
📚 Bihar Board English: Top 20 Grammar Rules for Students in 2026
English grammar is the foundation of good writing, speaking, and exam success. For Bihar Board students, mastering grammar can boost your marks and confidence. In this guide, we cover the top 20 English grammar rules you must know in 2026, with easy examples and tips for each rule.
1️⃣ Parts of Speech
English has 8 parts of speech: noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, and interjection. Understanding these is essential.
Example: She (pronoun) sings (verb) beautifully (adverb).
Tip: Identify parts of speech in every sentence you read.
2️⃣ Subject-Verb Agreement
The subject and verb must agree in number and person.
Example: "He runs fast," not "He run fast."
"People are waiting," not "People is waiting."
Tip: If the subject has "either…or" or "neither…nor," the verb agrees with the nearer subject.
3️⃣ Tenses
Use the correct tense to show time.
Examples:
- Present: "She writes letters every day."
- Past: "She wrote a letter yesterday."
- Future: "She will write a letter tomorrow."
- Present Continuous: "She is writing now."
Tip: Focus on verbs ending with -ing for continuous forms and have/has/had for perfect forms.
4️⃣ Articles
Use "a," "an," and "the" correctly.
Examples:
- "I saw a cat."
- "I saw an owl."
- "I saw the cat you told me about."
Tip: 'A' and 'an' are indefinite; 'the' is definite.
5️⃣ Prepositions
Show relationships in time, place, or direction.
Examples:
- "The book is on the table."
- "He walked to school."
- "She sat beside her friend."
Tip: Prepositions are tricky; practice common phrases.
6️⃣ Pronouns
Use pronouns correctly: subjective, objective, possessive, reflexive.
Example: "He gave me a gift," not "Him gave I the gift."
"That book is mine," not "That book is my."
Tip: Replace nouns with pronouns to avoid repetition.
7️⃣ Conjunctions
Connect words, phrases, and clauses.
Examples:
- Coordinating: "I like tea and coffee."
- Subordinating: "I stayed home because it rained."
- Correlative: "Either you study or you fail."
Tip: Use conjunctions to make complex sentences more interesting.
8️⃣ Adjectives & Adverbs
Adjectives describe nouns, adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
Examples:
- Adjective: "She is beautiful."
- Adverb: "She sings beautifully."
Tip: Many adverbs end with -ly.
9️⃣ Active & Passive Voice
Convert sentences between active and passive.
Example:
- Active: "She wrote a letter."
- Passive: "A letter was written by her."
Tip: Use passive for formal writing or when the doer is unknown.
🔟 Direct & Indirect Speech
Report speech correctly.
Example:
- Direct: "He said, 'I am happy.'"
- Indirect: "He said that he was happy."
Tip: Adjust tense when converting direct to indirect.
11️⃣ Punctuation
Use commas, periods, semicolons, question marks, exclamation marks correctly.
Example: "Let's eat, grandma!" vs "Let's eat grandma!"
Tip: Proper punctuation can change meaning drastically.
12️⃣ Sentence Types
Understand simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences. Example: "I studied (simple), I studied and I passed (compound), I studied because I wanted to pass (complex)."
13️⃣ Modals
Can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, would.
Example: "You must submit the assignment on time."
14️⃣ Conditionals
Zero, first, second, third conditionals.
Example: "If it rains, I will stay home." (First Conditional)
15️⃣ Clauses
Independent vs dependent clauses.
Example: "I went home because it was late."
16️⃣ Commonly Confused Words
"Their/there/they're," "your/you're," "affect/effect," etc. Check context carefully to avoid mistakes.
17️⃣ Negation
Form negative sentences correctly.
Example: "She does not like ice cream," not "She don't likes ice cream."
18️⃣ Question Formation
Form proper questions.
Example: "Do you like pizza?" not "You like pizza?"
19️⃣ Spelling & Vocabulary
Practice spelling, synonyms, homophones, and new words daily. This strengthens writing and comprehension.
20️⃣ Common Exam Tips
Always read questions carefully, underline key points, and write neat answers. Grammar mistakes often cost marks.
Conclusion
By mastering these 20 English grammar rules, Bihar Board students can significantly improve writing, reading, and speaking skills. Regular practice, examples, and tips will help you score higher marks and feel confident in exams. Start practicing today, and make English grammar your strong point!
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