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PHRASAL VERBS FOR DAILY CONVERSATION

Phrasal verbs for daily conversation PHRASAL VERBS  FOR DAILY CONVERSATION   Introduction: English is a fascinating language with many complexities and nuances. In this blog post, we will explore what phrasal verbs are. Why and when we use them, the best ways to learn them, and a list of the top 45 phrasal verbs to use daily. What is a phrasal verb? A phrasal verb is a verb that contains two or more words as a whole. The first word is usually a verb, and the second is an adverb or a preposition. Together, they create a new meaning that is different from individual words. For instance, the phrasal verb lookup means to search for information. The separate words look and up do not have this meaning alone. But they create a new one when used together. Where and when do we use phrasal verbs? Phrasal verbs are significant in English, especially in spoken language. They add variety and depth to our language and allow us to express more complex ideas and emotions. They are common in m...

THE SIMPLE SENTENCE

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The simple sentence consists of a subject and predicate. The main element in a simple sentence is a finite verb.

Common structures of the simple sentence:

1. VERB

Examples:

Go.

Come.

Stand.

Help.

Give.

Though these are words, they act like sentences. Here, the subject is implied. This can be identified according to the content and context of the information. 

2. VERB + OBJECT

Examples:

Make it.

Finish the task.

Show me.

Fight the enemy.

Check your bag.

3. SUBJECT + INTRANSITIVE VERB

Examples:

Birds fly.

Fishes swim.

Water flows. 

Children shout.

Babies cry.

4.SUBJECT + VERB + OBJECT

Examples:

He wrote a story.

Children bought a bunch of flowers.

John kicked the ball.

He opened a book.

John made two runs.

5.SUBJECT + VERB + INDIRECT OBJECT + DIRECT OBJECT

Examples:

John gave me a pen.

She passed me a pinch of salt.

I sold him two caps.

We served him a meal.

They gifted me a ring.

6.SUBJECT + VERB + DIRECT OBJECT + PREPOSITIONAL OBJECT

Examples:

John gave a pen to me.

She passed a pinch of salt to me.

I sold two caps to him.

We served a meal for him.

They gifted a ring to me.

7.HAVING + V3 + SUBJECT + VERB + REST OF THE SENTENCE

Examples:

Having done his work, he felt relieved.

Having finished lunch, the boy slept.

Having seen a movie, he got excited.

Having met his friend, he went home.

Having spent all his money, he went to ask for some money from his friend.

Having listened to the story, the girl felt happy.

8.PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE + SUBJECT + VERB + REST OF THE SENTENCE

Examples:

At the sight of a tiger, he got panicked.

At the age of six, he became a good swimmer.

At first, I thought it was impossible but not now.

At present, I am open to working anywhere.

At the end of the month, you should be careful to spend your money.

9.INFINITIVE + SUBJECT + VERB + REST OF THE SENTENCE

Examples: 

To attend a seminar, he went out.

To pass the exam, he prepared very seriously.

To learn English, he visited many sites.

To marry a beautiful woman, he is trying to get a lucrative job.

To change his attitude, he is now reading many personality development books. 

10. NOUN IN OPPOSITION

Examples:

Rama, our captain, made ten runs for three balls.

Rajani, a silver screen superstar, has donated many crores of rupees for an orphanage.

Shivani, our class leader, proposed a trip to a local amusement park.

John, my brother, wanted me immediately.

Gita, my best friend, knows more than three languages.

11.ADVERB + SUBJECT + VERB + REST OF THE SENTENCE

Examples: 

Unfortunately, he lost the game.

Generally, there are many people to give you a piece of free advice.

Finally, we reached home.

Fortunately, I could pay my dues with a credit card.

Mainly, people fall into two categories.

12.SUBJECT + VERB + OBJECT + V4

Examples:

I saw him working.

I saw birds flying.

We came here running.

They break the glass hitting.

She saw her child crying.

13.SUBJECT + VERB + OBJECT + ADJECTIVE

Examples: 

I found the bottle empty.

They want it better.

I find her beautiful.

She made me happy.

We identified the man unworthily.

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Here are a few more examples of simple sentences with nouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions and phrases.

She doesn't drink coffee on account of her health.

The firm went bankrupt because of its poor administration.

He didn't attend the class owing to a headache.

I am unable to attend the meeting due to some other urgent jobs.

He succeeds by dint of great hard work.

The kitchen is ventilated by means of an exhaust fan.

She was excused because of her ignorance.

He got the promotion by virtue of his greater experience.

I passed the exam with the help of many good books.

All the vehicles are routed by way of the necklace road.

In spite of his inability to run fast, he became a fast runner.

Despite being very sad, I felt happy to see my children playing.

Take a spare pen along in case of loss.

The interest rate will be reduced in the event of early repayment.

In case of not prepare well, you will not pass the exam.

On seeing the police on the road, the thief ran away.

He prepared very hard in order to pass the examination.

I bought a car with a view to travel extensively with my family members.

I am going to buy a book.

Soon after breakfast, he took a pill to gain weight loss.

As a result of his hard work, he gained a good profit.



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