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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...

MODALS IN ENGLISH GRAMMAR

  AN INTRODUCTION TO MODALS Modals  express ability, permission, obligation, prohibition, supposition and so on. They (can, could, may, might, will, would, shall, should, must, ought to, used to, need, dare ) take bare infinitives along with them in sentence construction.  Each modal has many different shades of meaning according to the sentence. It is determined by context. They never conjugate.  Using models to express our thoughts in the language is easy, convenient and readable. It reveals the tone of the sentence. Without modals also we can express our thoughts.  Look at these two sentences. You can do this. ( with a modal verb can ) You are capable to do this. ( without  modal ) Though these are similar in meaning the first one is clear and straightforward along with the tone. Ahead, we are going to see the usage of all the modals in English grammar. WILL   Habitual actions in the future: During the monsoon, green grass will grow here and there. ...

THE FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS TENSE

    The Future Perfect Continuous Tense is expressed when an action or event  begins in the past or present  or future and  will  be going on at a particular  time in the future for a specific time. It ends in future. STRUCTURE:    Structure: Subject + shall / will + have been + V3 + Rest of the sentence. MAKING  POSITIVE  SENTENCE           Subject Helping Verb Have Form Be Form Main Verb Rest of the sentence I Shall have been going to school. We Shall have been going to school. You Will have been going to school. He Will have been going to school. She Will have been going to school. It Will have been going to school. Raju Will have been going to school. They Will have been going to school. Raju and Rani Will have been going to school.       MAKING  NEGATIVE  SENTENCE                 Subject Helping Verb Adverb Have Form Be ...

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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 FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS TENSE

    The Future Perfect Continuous Tense is expressed when an action or event  begins in the past or present  or future and  will  be going on at a particular  time in the future for a specific time. It ends in future. STRUCTURE:    Structure: Subject + shall / will + have been + V3 + Rest of the sentence. MAKING  POSITIVE  SENTENCE           Subject Helping Verb Have Form Be Form Main Verb Rest of the sentence I Shall have been going to school. We Shall have been going to school. You Will have been going to school. He Will have been going to school. She Will have been going to school. It Will have been going to school. Raju Will have been going to school. They Will have been going to school. Raju and Rani Will have been going to school.       MAKING  NEGATIVE  SENTENCE                 Subject Helping Verb Adverb Have Form Be ...

COMPOUND NOUNS

WHAT ARE COMPOUND NOUNS?   We use two or more words together to give more information about someone or something. Such nouns are called Compound Nouns. Compound Noun (two words) combinations are generally written with or without space in between them. Sometimes a hyphen is required. A habit of consulting any good dictionary may help you to understand this. Let us understand these three types with a few examples. EXAMPLES OF COMPOUND NOUNS: CLOSED:  railway                                                                                                     blackboard   goldfish                                 OPEN: life span working woman railw...