Module 03: Parts of Speech
noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction and determiner
By the end of this unit, students can…
Understand
Explain the grammar rule in simple English and Nepali.
Identify
Find this grammar in IELTS Reading and Listening sentences.
Correct
Fix common Nepali-style English errors accurately.
Use
Apply the grammar in Writing Task 1, Writing Task 2 and Speaking.
Quick check before learning
Read these sentences and decide correct or incorrect.
Education is very importance.
People is using technology.
I have went there.
This is a important issue.
He is good in English.
We discussed about the topic.
Grammar rule in IELTS context
English Explanation
Noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction and determiner. This point matters because IELTS examiners check whether your sentences are accurate, clear and flexible. A student can have good ideas, but repeated grammar errors can still limit the band score.
Use this module not only for rule memorisation but also for sentence production, error correction and IELTS answer building.
नेपालीमा बुझौं
Parts of speech भनेको word को काम हो। Word form गलत भयो भने sentence को grammar बिग्रिन्छ।
Rule याद गर्नु मात्र पर्याप्त छैन। यो rule लाई Writing र Speaking मा सही sentence बनाउन प्रयोग गर्नुपर्छ।
Core grammar patterns
| Rule | Meaning / Use |
|---|---|
| Accuracy first | A simple correct sentence is better than a complex wrong sentence. |
| Complexity second | Band 7+ needs variety: simple, compound and complex sentences. |
| Meaning controls grammar | Choose grammar based on time, number, condition, comparison and intention. |
| IELTS use | Every rule must help Writing, Speaking, Reading or Listening. |
| Parts of Speech | Use this module rule to produce your own IELTS sentences, not only to recognise rules. |
Wrong vs Correct with explanation
Wrong: Education is very importance.
Correct: Education is very important.
Why: This is the main error for this module. Learn the pattern and apply it in IELTS sentences.
Wrong: People is using technology.
Correct: People are using technology.
Why: People is plural in meaning.
Wrong: I have went there.
Correct: I have gone there.
Why: Present perfect needs V3.
Wrong: This is a important issue.
Correct: This is an important issue.
Why: Use an before vowel sound.
Wrong: He is good in English.
Correct: He is good at English.
Why: Good at is correct for skills.
Wrong: We discussed about the topic.
Correct: We discussed the topic.
Why: Discuss does not need about.
Wrong: She go to college every day.
Correct: She goes to college every day.
Why: He/she/it present simple takes -s/-es.
Wrong: There is many reasons.
Correct: There are many reasons.
Why: Many reasons is plural.
Writing Task 1 and Task 2 examples
Study how this grammar appears in formal IELTS sentences.
The graph shows that the number of international students increased steadily over the period.
Although technology has improved communication, it has also created some social problems.
Governments should invest more in public transport because it can reduce traffic congestion.
The proportion of people using online services has risen significantly in recent years.
Education plays an important role in personal and national development.
Many people argue that environmental protection should be a government priority.
Natural spoken examples
Use these sentence patterns for Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 answers.
I usually study in the evening because I can concentrate better at that time.
When I was younger, I used to play football with my friends after school.
If I had more free time, I would probably learn another language.
I think education is important because it gives people better opportunities.
My hometown is a small but peaceful city, and I enjoy living there.
I have been learning English for several years, but I still want to improve my fluency.
Understand long IELTS sentences
Sentence: Although many people believe that online education is less effective than traditional learning, recent studies suggest that digital platforms can improve access to education.
Analysis: Although introduces contrast; the main clause says recent studies suggest digital platforms can improve access.
Sentence: The number of people who work from home has increased since 2020.
Analysis: The main subject is the number; who work from home is a relative clause; has increased shows change from past to now.
Sentence: Researchers who study language learning often argue that repeated exposure is essential for long-term improvement.
Analysis: Who study language learning describes researchers; that introduces the reported idea.
Sentence: Despite the high cost of private education, many parents still believe it provides better opportunities.
Analysis: Despite introduces contrast; it refers to private education.
Predict answer type before listening
- Before a gap, check whether the answer should be noun, verb, adjective or number.
- After a/an/the, predict a noun or adjective + noun.
- After modal verbs like can, should, must, predict base verb.
- Listen for correction signals: actually, sorry, I mean, no, let me correct that.
- Check singular/plural because one missing -s can make the answer wrong.
- In form completion, prepositions before and after the gap can guide the answer.
Mini Grammar Quiz
Choose the best answer. Use the plugin check button for instant feedback.
1. Which sentence is grammatically correct?
2. Which sentence is better for IELTS Writing?
3. Grammar accuracy means:
4. Band 7 grammar needs:
5. Which sentence has a tense error?
6. Which is uncountable?
7. Which connector shows contrast?
8. Which sentence is natural?
9. After should, use:
10. Correct article use:
Correction Drill
Rewrite each sentence correctly. This is the most important section for Nepali students.
Wrong: Education is very importance.
Wrong: People is using technology.
Wrong: I have went there.
Wrong: This is a important issue.
Wrong: He is good in English.
Wrong: We discussed about the topic.
Wrong: She go to college every day.
Wrong: There is many reasons.
Wrong: I very like music.
Wrong: More better solution is needed.
Wrong: According to me, education is important.
Sentence Transformation
Transform the sentence or phrase into a better IELTS sentence.
Task: Make it formal: Technology is very good.
Show model answer
Technology has several significant benefits.
Task: Add reason: Education is important.
Show model answer
Education is important because it improves people’s opportunities.
Task: Add contrast: Online learning is convenient. It has limitations.
Show model answer
Although online learning is convenient, it has some limitations.
Task: Make present perfect: The number increased recently.
Show model answer
The number has increased recently.
Task: Correct article: Nepal is developing country.
Show model answer
Nepal is a developing country.
Task: Make Task 1 style: The figure went up fast.
Show model answer
The figure increased sharply.
Task: Make Speaking Part 2 style: I go Pokhara last year.
Show model answer
I went to Pokhara last year.
Task: Make Part 3 style: Government should help people.
Show model answer
Governments should provide more support for citizens.
Sentence Building Tasks
Build correct sentences from mixed words.
Sentence Builder 1
Sentence Builder 2
Sentence Builder 3
Sentence Builder 4
Sentence Builder 5
Sentence Builder 6
Sentence Builder 7
Sentence Builder 8
Band 5 → Band 6 → Band 7+
Band 5
Can make basic sentences but repeats errors. Focus: simple accuracy, articles, nouns, verbs and clear word order.
Band 6
Uses some complex structures but errors remain. Focus: sentence variety and consistent control.
Band 7+
Uses flexible grammar accurately. Focus: natural sentence variety, fewer errors and clear IELTS style.
After-class task
Homework
Write one IELTS paragraph using this module grammar. Then correct at least five mistakes from your own writing.
Teacher note: Check accuracy first, then improve sentence variety.
Revision Checklist
- I understand the rule in English and Nepali.
- I can identify this grammar in Reading sentences.
- I can predict answer type in Listening.
- I can correct common Nepali errors.
- I can use this grammar in Writing and Speaking.