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CMAT · Language Comprehension

Free Grammar syllabus for CMAT Language Comprehension 2026 — topics covered, weightage, and preparation priorities for this chapter.

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Grammar — Syllabus & Topics

Topics covered in Grammar for CMAT Language Comprehension.

Topics in Grammar

1

Parts of Speech

  • Eight main parts of speech: Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb, Preposition, Conjunction, Interjection
  • Nouns can be proper, common, concrete, abstract, countable, non-countable, or collective
  • Pronouns replace nouns and must agree in number, person, and gender
2

Tenses

  • Three main tenses: Past, Present, Future
  • Four forms for each tense: Simple, Continuous, Perfect, Perfect Continuous
  • Total of 12 tense forms in English grammar
3

Subject-Verb Agreement

  • Singular subjects take singular verbs; plural subjects take plural verbs
  • Agreement applies mainly to present tense
  • Collective nouns are generally singular
4

Articles (A, An, The)

  • 'A' and 'An' are indefinite articles; 'The' is definite article
  • Use 'a' before consonant sounds, 'an' before vowel sounds
  • 'The' is used for specific, previously mentioned, or unique things

Key Concepts

The eight fundamental categories that classifyThe fundamental rule that verbs mustThe twelve tense forms in EnglishArticles are adjectives that specify nounsPronouns substitute for nouns and must

Frequently Asked Questions

What topics are covered in Grammar for CMAT?
Grammar is an important chapter in CMAT Language Comprehension. It covers key concepts and formulas that are frequently tested in the exam. Key topics include: Parts of Speech, Tenses, Subject-Verb Agreement, Articles (A, An, The).
How important is Grammar for CMAT?
Grammar is a frequently tested chapter in CMAT Language Comprehension. Questions from this chapter appear regularly in previous year papers. There are 43 practice questions available for this chapter.
How to prepare Grammar for CMAT?
Start by understanding the core concepts, then solve practice questions. Focus on formulas and their applications. Use revision notes for quick review before the exam.

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