Why do we need to study

GRAMMAR?
What is Grammar?
Grammar is the system of a language. People
sometimes describe grammar as the "rules" of a
language; but in fact no language has rules*. If we use
the word "rules", we suggest that somebody created
the rules first and then spoke the language, like a new
game. But languages did not start like that. Languages
started by people making sounds which evolved into
words, phrases and sentences. No commonly-spoken
language is fixed. All languages change over time.
What we call "grammar" is simply a reflection of a
language at a particular time.
Do we need to study grammar to learn a
language? The short answer is "no". Very many
people in the world speak their own, native language
without having studied its grammar. Children start to
speak before they even know the word "grammar". But
if you are serious about learning a foreign language,
the long answer is "yes, grammar can help you to
learn a language more quickly and more
efficiently." It's important to think of grammar as
something that can help you, like a friend. When you
understand the grammar (or system) of a language,
you can understand many things yourself, without
having to ask a teacher or look in a book.
 So think of grammar as something
good, something positive, something
that you can use to find your way - like
a signpost or a map.
 Word order
English is a subject verb object (SVO)
language: it prefers a sequence of subject–
verb–object in its simplest, unmarked
.
declarative statements. Thus
"Tom [subject] eats [verb] cheese [object]"
and "Mary sees the cat.".
 However, beyond these simple examples, word order
is a complicated matter in English.

Thus, the elements in a message can be ordered in a way that signals to

the reader or listener what the message concerns.
.
The duke has given my aunt that teapot. (i.e., I'm going to tell you about the duke.)
My aunt has been given that teapot by the duke. (i.e., I'm going to tell you about my aunt.)
That teapot has been given to my aunt by the duke. (i.e., I'm going to tell you about that
teapot.)
 Verbs
Verbs may be tense and moody, but don’t assume you can shift their
tenses and moods whenever the whim seizes you.

.
In English, verbs generally describe actions, and can also be used to
describe certain states of being. In contrast to the relative simplicity of English
nouns, verbs come in a large array of tenses, some moods, two voices, and
are marked for person.
Kitty drove the bumper car tomorrow.
She will fly the hang glider yesterday.

Tense comes from the Latin word tempus

meaning time. Verbs tells us not only what
action is occurring, but also when it is
occurring.
How is the present simple
tense used?
The present simple is the tense used to describe actions that are
timeless. If the time of the action can be defined, then the
present simple tense is used. The time and/or place is stated
or understood.

The Present Simple Tense is used in the following situations:

-permanent actions
-actions that happen on a regular basis
-facts
-statements that are always true
-to state existence
-to state feeling
-static verbs
-general actions
Present Simple
Tense
Our greatest freedom is freedom from sin.
Pray as a child talks to his father.
Unity among Christians comes from their
union with Christ.
Learning of our weakness teaches us to
lean on God’s strength.
Christ’s work makes us safe;
He rests well who rests in
God’s Word makes us sure. Jesus.
Past Simple Tense
The Past Simple Tense is used when:
The action happened in the past
The action/event is completed /finished at the time of
speaking.
The time or/and place is stated or understood.
The length of the event/action is not important.

Note:In English, following phrases are often used with the Past
Simple Tense to define time:

yesterday last year

last night two years
last month ago
many years ago a long time ago
God created humans in his image and likeness and set them over all creation as his
stewards to participate in bringing about his dream which is fullness of life and love
for all.
Past Simple Tense

It is finished! (John 19:30)

Jesus died so we can live.
Jesus paid it all.
He washed our sins as white as snow.
Jesus was raised from the dead (John 21:14)
Christ’s sacrifice was what God desired
and what our sin required.
Future Simple Tense
There are a few different ways to state future actions or future events

Future Simple
1. The actions is unplanned at the time of speaking.
2. An action that is predicted
3.Definite plans in formal English

Present progressive/going to -is used when:

1. Activities are planned at the time of speaking.
2.Activities are going to happen in the near future.
3.To make a prediction if something is very likely to happen.
 When is the Present Perfect Tense
used?
The present perfect tense is used to describe an action that happened in the
past, but has a connection to the present. The present perfect tense is also
sometimes called the present perfect simple tense. The auxillary verb "have"
is always used with the present perfect tense.

The present prefect tense is used in the following situations:

There is a connection with the past.
The exact time of the action is not known.
"For" and "since" can be used to state the time of the action.
The action is not completed at the time of speaking/writing
The action happened before you expect.
The action has been repeated numerous time, and is expected to be
repeated in the future.
 Future Simple Tense

Spending quiet time with God will

bring quiet rest from God.
The more you read the Bible, the
more you will love its Author.
The choice you make today will
determine your tomorrow.
Selfish gratification will lead to
spiritual stagnation.
Future Simple Tense
I will turn their mourning into
gladness.
I will give them comfort and joy
instead of sorrow.
I will build you up again.
I will save you. (Jer 30-31)
I will destroy the idols. (Ezek 30:13)
I will put an end to images.
I will spread fear throughout the
land.
They will know that I am the Lord.
Present Perfect Tense
. “As the Father loved Me, I also have
loved you…” (John 15:9)
Christ has replaced the dark door of
death with the shining gate of life.
He has delivered us from the power of
darkness… (Colossians 1:13)
I have fought the good fight, I have
finished the race, I have kept the faith.
(2 Timothy 4:7)
That would be all for
now…
by Bang Rivero