நீங்கள் முறையாக ஆங்கில வகுப்பிற்க்குச் சென்றும், ஆங்கில இலக்கண புத்தகம் வைத்து படித்தும் தங்களால் ஆங்கிலத்தில் சரளமாக பேச முடியாததற்கான காரணம் என்ன?
தமிழ் எழுதவும் படிக்கவும் தெரியாத ஒரு நான்கு வயது குழந்தை தமிழ் சரளமாக இலக்கணப் பிழை இல்லாமல் பேசுவதற்க்காண காரணம் என்ன?
ஒரு குழந்தையை காண தனது மாமா வீட்டிற்குள் நுழையும் பொழுது அந்த குழந்தையின் தாய் குழந்தையிடம் 'வாங்க மாமா' என்று கூறு என்கிறாள். அந்த குழந்தையும் தாய் கற்றுக் கொடுத்த வார்த்தையை தனது மாமா உள்ளே வரும் பொழுது அந்த குழந்தை 'வாங்க மாமா' என்று கூறியது. மற்றொரு நாள் மீண்டும் குழந்தையை பார்க்க மாமா வரும் பொழுது தாய் மீண்டும் குழந்தையிடம் 'வாங்க மாமா' என்று கூறு என்கிறாள். அந்த குழந்தையும் அவ்வாறே கூறியது. மூன்றாவது முறையாக தனது மாமா குழந்தையைக் காண வரும் பொழுது அந்த குழந்தை 'வாங்க மாமா' என்று தாய் கூறாமலேயே தானாக வரவேற்றது. காரணம் அந்த குழந்தை அந்த நிகழ்வுகளை மனதில் பதிய வைத்துக் கொண்டு வார்த்தையை மனப்பாடம் செய்து கொண்டது தான்.
எனவே தாங்கள் ஆங்கிலம் சரளமாக பேச வேண்டுமானால் இவ்விணைய தளத்தில் கொடுக்கப்பட்டுள்ள ஆங்கில வாக்கியங்களை மனப்பாடம் செய்து கொண்டு அதற்க்கு உண்டான தமிழ் அர்த்தத்தை ஒரு நிகழ்வுகளாக சித்தரித்து மனதில் பதிய வைத்துக் கொள்ளவேண்டும்.
தமிழ் எழுதவும் படிக்கவும் தெரியாத ஒரு நான்கு வயது குழந்தை தமிழ் சரளமாக இலக்கணப் பிழை இல்லாமல் பேசுவதற்க்காண காரணம் என்ன?
ஒரு குழந்தையை காண தனது மாமா வீட்டிற்குள் நுழையும் பொழுது அந்த குழந்தையின் தாய் குழந்தையிடம் 'வாங்க மாமா' என்று கூறு என்கிறாள். அந்த குழந்தையும் தாய் கற்றுக் கொடுத்த வார்த்தையை தனது மாமா உள்ளே வரும் பொழுது அந்த குழந்தை 'வாங்க மாமா' என்று கூறியது. மற்றொரு நாள் மீண்டும் குழந்தையை பார்க்க மாமா வரும் பொழுது தாய் மீண்டும் குழந்தையிடம் 'வாங்க மாமா' என்று கூறு என்கிறாள். அந்த குழந்தையும் அவ்வாறே கூறியது. மூன்றாவது முறையாக தனது மாமா குழந்தையைக் காண வரும் பொழுது அந்த குழந்தை 'வாங்க மாமா' என்று தாய் கூறாமலேயே தானாக வரவேற்றது. காரணம் அந்த குழந்தை அந்த நிகழ்வுகளை மனதில் பதிய வைத்துக் கொண்டு வார்த்தையை மனப்பாடம் செய்து கொண்டது தான்.
எனவே தாங்கள் ஆங்கிலம் சரளமாக பேச வேண்டுமானால் இவ்விணைய தளத்தில் கொடுக்கப்பட்டுள்ள ஆங்கில வாக்கியங்களை மனப்பாடம் செய்து கொண்டு அதற்க்கு உண்டான தமிழ் அர்த்தத்தை ஒரு நிகழ்வுகளாக சித்தரித்து மனதில் பதிய வைத்துக் கொள்ளவேண்டும்.
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Whatis your name? ( APP KA NAAM KYA HAI)
My name is tariq (mera naam tariq hai)
Wheredo you live? (App kaha rahte hai)
Ilive in karachi ( mainkarachi mein rahta ho)
Whatis your address? ( app ka paata kya hai = paaata se murad gher ka kanumber)
My address is La54 block 15 Gulshane Mustafa , F.B Area karachi ( mera paata hai la 54 block15)
What is your cell number? (app ka mobile number kiya hai)
My cell number is 03433498272 ( mera mobile yeh hai 03433498272)
Where do you work? ( app kahaper kaam karte hai)
I work at Muhammad din MuhammadShareef & Co ( main mds mein kam karta ho ) mds is short form
What kind of work do you do? ( appkis kisam ka kam karte hai)
I’m a computeroperator ( main computeroperator ho)
What is your work phone number? ( app jaha kam karte hai waha ka phone number kya hai)
My work phone number is 03022282940 (mera office phone number ) note maine mobile number likhahai kyon k main apna office number show nehi karna chah raha tha es liye
What is your license number? ( appka license number kya hai ) license matlab driving license
My license number is 000000 (mera license number 00000 hai)
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Greeting and General Things
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List of Sentences for Daily life
ஆமாம் / சரி
கக்கூஸ்
நன்று
நில்
வெளியே செல்லும் வழி
நான் செல்கிறேன்
சரி
நான் இருக்கிறேன்
ஒரு பொழுதும்
வாடகைக்கு
நான் ஓடுகிறேன்
நான் ஓடினேன்
மேலே போ
நான் கூறுகிறேன்
நாம் செல்கிறோம்
நான் கேட்கிறேன்
என்னால் முடியும்
அப்படியானால்
தொடர்ந்து செய்
உள்ளே வா
Do you want to say more than “Hi” and “How are you?”
And would you like to sound like a native English speakernow (instead of waiting until you reach the advanced level)?
You’re in the right place!
Below are 30 basic phrases that people use every day. They are useful phrases that’ll also help your knowledge of English grow.
First, let’s look at a few ideas for how to learn these new phrases.
How to Learn Basic Phrases in English
As you read each phrase below for the first time, say it aloud four times. Yes, four times! (They’re short phrases.)
Then, print this list of phrases.
If you have a conversation partner, ask your exchange partner to say the phrases while you record them on a smartphone, computer or recording device. That way you can listen to the recording and practice the pronunciation by yourself at home.
Then, choose two phrases each day to focus on. Here’s what you could do every day to learn each phrase:
- Picture a situation in your mind where you could use the phrase. Imagine the other people in the scene and what they’re saying. See yourself saying the phrase.
- Listen/look for the phrase while you watch TV, listen to the radio, read blogs, etc. You can even search for a word or phrase in FluentU to instantly find authentic English videos that use it.
Plus, every FluentU video comes with built-in learning tools like vocabulary lists and interactive subtitles, so you’ll learn even more real-world English
- Then, use the phrase in casual writing. Write a tweet (on Twitter), a Facebook post or an email to a friend.
- Finally, use the phrase in 2-5 real conversations.
Write on your list and check off each phrase as you learn it.
By practicing two phrases each day, in 15 days you’ll know the whole list! Or if you learn one phrase each day, then in a month you’ll know these phrases really well!
Phrases for Anywhere
These first eight phrases can be used in many different situations.
1. Thanks so much.
This is a simple sentence you can use to thank someone.
To add detail, say:
Thanks so much + for + [noun] / [-ing verb].
For example:
Thanks so much for the birthday money.
Thanks so much for driving me home.
2. I really appreciate…
You can also use this phrase to thank someone. For example, you might say:
I really appreciate your help.
Or you can combine #1 and #2:
Thanks so much for cooking dinner. I really appreciate it.
Thanks so much.I really appreciate you cooking dinner.
3. Excuse me.
When you need to get through but there’s someone blocking your way, say “Excuse me.”
You can also say this phrase to politely get someone’s attention. For example:
Excuse me sir, you dropped your wallet.
Excuse me, do you know what time it is?
4. I’m sorry.
Use this phrase to apologize, whether for something big or small. Use “for” to give more detail. For example:
I’m sorry for being so late.
I’m sorry for the mess. I wasn’t expecting anyone today.
You can use “really” to show you’re very sorry for something:
I’m really sorry I didn’t invite you to the party.
5. What do you think?
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When you want to hear someone’s opinion on a topic, use this question.
I’m not sure if we should paint the room yellow or blue. What do you think?
6. How does that sound?
If you suggest an idea or plan, use this phrase to find out what others think.
We could have dinner at 6, and then go to a movie. How does that sound?
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Let’s hire a band to play music, and Brent can photograph the event. How does that sound?
7. That sounds great.
If you like an idea, you can respond to #6 with this phrase. “Great” can be replaced with any synonym, such as “awesome,” “perfect,” “excellent” or “fantastic.”
A: My mom is baking cookies this afternoon. We could go to my house and eat some. How does that sound?
B: That sounds fantastic!
B: That sounds fantastic!
8. (Oh) never mind.
Let’s say someone doesn’t understand an idea you’re trying to explain. If you’ve explained it over and over and want to stop, just say “oh, never mind.” You can now talk about something else!
You can also use “never mind” to mean “it doesn’t matter” or “just forget it.” In these situations, say it with a smile and positive tone, though. Otherwise, when you say this phrase slowly with a falling low tone, it can mean you’re bothered or upset.
A: Are you going to the grocery store today?
B: No, I’m not. But why—do you need something?
A: Oh, never mind. It’s okay, I’ll go tomorrow.
B: No, I’m not. But why—do you need something?
A: Oh, never mind. It’s okay, I’ll go tomorrow.
Phrases for Learning English
As an English learner, you’ll need to tell others that English is not your first language. You’ll also need to ask native speakers to repeat phrases and words or to speak slower. The following phrases will be useful for this.
9. I’m learning English.
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This simple phrase tells people that English is not your native language. If you’re a total beginner, add “just started” after I: “I just started learning English.”
My name is Sophie and I’m learning English.
10. I don’t understand.
Use this phrase when you don’t understand what someone means.
Sorry, I don’t understand. The U.S. Electoral College seems very confusing!
11. Could you repeat that please?
If you’d like someone to say a word, question or phrase again, use this question. Since “to repeat” means “to say again,” you can also ask, “Could you say that again please?”
We can say “please” either at the end of the question or right after “you,” like this:
Could you please repeat that?
Could you repeat that please?
12. Could you please talk slower?
Native speakers can talk very fast. Fast English is hard to understand! This is an easy way to ask someone to speak more slowly.
Note: This phrase is not grammatically correct. However, it’s used often in everyday (casual) speech. The grammatically correct question would be, “Could you please talk more slowly?”
That’s because “slowly” is an adverb, so it describes verbs (like “talk”). “Slower” is a comparative adjective, which means it should be used to describe nouns (people, places or thing), not verbs. (For example: My car is slower than yours.)
A: You can give us a call any weekday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at five five five, two five zero eight, extension three three--
B: I’m sorry, could you please talk slower?
B: I’m sorry, could you please talk slower?
13. Thank you. That helps a lot.
After someone starts speaking more slowly for you, thank them with this phrase.
You can use it in many other situations, too.
A: Ben, could you please make the font bigger? It’s hard for me to read the words.
B: Sure! I’ll change it from size 10 to 16. How’s this?
A: Thank you. That helps a lot.
B: Sure! I’ll change it from size 10 to 16. How’s this?
A: Thank you. That helps a lot.
14. What does _____ mean?
When you hear or see a new word, use this phrase to ask what it means.
A: What does “font” mean?
B: It’s the style of letters, numbers and punctuation marks when you type. A common font in the USA is Times New Roman.
B: It’s the style of letters, numbers and punctuation marks when you type. A common font in the USA is Times New Roman.
15. How do you spell that?
English spelling can be tricky, so make sure to learn this question. You could also ask someone, “Could you spell that for me?”
A: My name is Robbertah Handkerchief.
B: How do you spell that?
B: How do you spell that?
16. What do you mean?
When you understand the words one by one, but not what they mean together, use this question. You can ask it whenever you’re confused about what someone is telling you.
A: The Smiths do have a really nice house, but the grass is always greener on the other side.
B: What do you mean?
A: I mean that if we had the Smith’s house, we probably wouldn’t be happier. We always think other people have better lives than us, but other people have problems too.
B: What do you mean?
A: I mean that if we had the Smith’s house, we probably wouldn’t be happier. We always think other people have better lives than us, but other people have problems too.
Phrases for Introducing Yourself and Making Friends
Here are some phrases for introducing yourself when you meet new people, and questions to learn more about them.
17. Hi! I’m [Name]. (And you?)
Here’s an informal greeting you can use when you meet new friends. If the person doesn’t tell you their name, you can ask “And you?” or “And what’s your name?”
Hi! I’m Rebecca. And you?
18. Nice to meet you.
After you learn each other’s names, it’s polite to say this phrase.
A: Hi Rebecca, I’m Chad.
B: Nice to meet you, Chad.
A: Nice to meet you too.
B: Nice to meet you, Chad.
A: Nice to meet you too.
19. Where are you from?
Ask this question to find out which country someone is from. You answer this question with “I’m from ~.”
Can you answer this question in English? Say both the question and answer aloud right now. (Four times, remember?)
A: Nice to meet you, Sergio. So, where are you from?
B: I’m from Spain.
B: I’m from Spain.
20. What do you do?
Most adults ask each other this question when they meet. It means what do you do for a living (what is your job).
I think this question is boring, so I ask other questions. But many people will probably ask you this, so it’s important to know what it means.
A: What do you do, Cathleen?
B: I work at the university as a financial specialist.
B: I work at the university as a financial specialist.
21. What do you like to do (in your free time)?
Instead of asking for someone’s job title, I prefer to ask what they enjoy doing. The responses (answers) are usually much more interesting!
A: So Cathleen, what do you like to do in your free time?
B: I love to read and to garden. I picked two buckets of tomatoes last week!
B: I love to read and to garden. I picked two buckets of tomatoes last week!
22. What’s your phone number?
If you want to keep in contact with someone you just met, ask this question to find out their phone number. You can replace “phone number” with “email address” if you want to know their email address.
You might also hear people use the more casual “Can I get your ~?,” as in, “Can I get your phone number?”
It would be great to meet up again sometime. What’s your phone number?
23. Do you have Facebook?
Many people keep in touch (contact) through Facebook. Use this question to find out if someone has a Facebook account. You might also ask, “Are you on Facebook?”
Let’s keep in touch! Do you have Facebook?
Phrases for Work
Finally, here are seven basic phrases you might use at a job.
24. How can I help you?
If you work in customer service, you’ll use this phrase a lot. It’s also a common phrase when answering the phone.
[On the phone]: Hello, this is Rebecca speaking. How can I help you?
25. I’ll be with you in a moment.
When someone wants to see you, use this phrase if you need a minute to finish something first. If a client is waiting at a store, you can also use this phrase to show that their turn is next.
You can replace “moment” with “minute”: “I’ll be with you in (just) a minute.”
Another common phrase for this situation is “I’ll be right with you.”
Good morning! I’ll be with you in a moment.
26. What time is our meeting?
You can use this question’s structure to ask the time of any event: “What time is [event]?”
If you want to ask about a meeting on a certain day, add “on [day].” For example, “What time is our meeting on Thursday?”
What time is our meeting on Wednesday?
27. Please call me (back) at…
When you want someone to call you or to call you back (to return your call), use this phrase to give your phone number.
Hi, this is Cathleen from the financial office.
I’m wondering if you found those missing receipts.
Please call me back at 555-5555. Thanks!
I’m wondering if you found those missing receipts.
Please call me back at 555-5555. Thanks!
28. (Oh really?) Actually, I thought…
When you disagree with someone, “Actually, I thought…” will make you sound kinder and more polite than saying “No” or “You’re wrong.” This phrase is useful when you have a different idea than someone else.
A: So Sam’s coming in tonight at 8, right?
B: Actually, I thought he wasn’t working at all this week.
A: Oh, ok. I’ll have to look at the schedule again.
B: Actually, I thought he wasn’t working at all this week.
A: Oh, ok. I’ll have to look at the schedule again.
29. Actually, I [verb]…
Abcd 2 songs free download. Just like in #28, you can use “actually, I…” with many different verbs: “heard,” “learned,” “am,” “can,” “can’t,” etc. You should use it for the same situation as above: when you have a different idea than someone else.
A: Did you finish the reports?
B: Actually, I am running a bit behind, but they’ll be done by noon!
B: Actually, I am running a bit behind, but they’ll be done by noon!
C: When you type, always put two spaces between sentences.
D: Actually, I learned to put a single space between sentences.
D: Actually, I learned to put a single space between sentences.
30. I’m (just) about to [verb]…
When you’re going to start something very soon, you’re “just about to” do something.
I’m just about to send those faxes.
I’m about to go and pick up some coffee. Do you want anything?
These 30 phrases are just the beginning. There are many other easy English phrases you can learn as a beginner. When you’re ready, check out these posts for more:
Happy learning!
And One Last Tip About Learning English Phrases
What’s the key to learning conversational English?
Using the right content and tools.
After all, a regular textbook isn’t going to teach you the casual English phrases you need to know.
You need to learn from real English like it’s spoken on TV.
Well, there is a site designed to help you with just that: FluentU.
FluentU takes real-world videos like music videos, commercials, news and inspiring talks and turns them into English learning experiences. You’ll learn English as it’s spoken in real life.
FluentU has a lot of fun videos—topics like popular talk shows, music videos and funny commercials, as you can see here:
FluentU makes it really easy to watch English videos. Don’t understand a word? With FluentU’s interactive subtitles, you can just tap on it to see an image, definition and useful examples.
For example, tap on the word “brought” and you see this:
And FluentU is not just for watching videos. FluentU is a complete system for learning English. Learn all the vocabulary in any video with useful questions. Multiple examples are always available for the word you’re learning.
The best part is that FluentU remembers your vocabulary. Using those words, FluentU recommends you new examples and videos. Your experience is truly personalized.
Start using FluentU on the website with your computer or tablet or, better yet, download the FluentU app from the iTunes store or from the Google Play store.
Rebecca Thering loved teaching English in Spain, South Korea and France. Now she’s building a supportive learning community at English With Rebe, the place to learn English through gratitude, a growth mindset and mindfulness.
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humesha such bolo
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jhoot bolna bori adat hai
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Jari rakho
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Tum kitne saal k hoo
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Main 28 saal ka hoo
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Waqt kiya ho raha hai
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Tum kon ho?
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Tum kal kaha they?
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Tumhri gari ka rang kiya hai?
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Tumhri motor cycle ka colour kiya?
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Tum kal kaha they?
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Waqt kiya ho raha hai?
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Tum kon ho?
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Majhey ghoro mat
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Waha mat jaoo
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Jhoot mat bolo
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Chikho mat / chillaoo mat
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Rozey mein pani mat piyo
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Apni likhai dorust karo/ apni likhai sahi karoo
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Kiya tum nehi jante
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cigarate mat peeao
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daro mat
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babule mat chabao
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Mera demagh mat khaoo
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bafikr rho
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Don’t do this
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Don’t do this to me
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Don’t take tension
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Don’t follow me
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Don’t think
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Don’t make me fool
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Turn on the fan
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Turn off the fan
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I don’t have a watch
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Keep your mouth shut
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Whatis your name? ( APP KA NAAM KYA HAI)
My name is tariq (mera naam tariq hai)
Wheredo you live? (App kaha rahte hai)
Ilive in karachi ( mainkarachi mein rahta ho)
Whatis your address? ( app ka paata kya hai = paaata se murad gher ka kanumber)
My address is La54 block 15 Gulshane Mustafa , F.B Area karachi ( mera paata hai la 54 block15)
What is your cell number? (app ka mobile number kiya hai)
My cell number is 03433498272 ( mera mobile yeh hai 03433498272)
Where do you work? ( app kahaper kaam karte hai)
I work at Muhammad din MuhammadShareef & Co ( main mds mein kam karta ho ) mds is short form
What kind of work do you do? ( appkis kisam ka kam karte hai)
I’m a computeroperator ( main computeroperator ho)
What is your work phone number? ( app jaha kam karte hai waha ka phone number kya hai)
My work phone number is 03022282940 (mera office phone number ) note maine mobile number likhahai kyon k main apna office number show nehi karna chah raha tha es liye
What is your license number? ( appka license number kya hai ) license matlab driving license
My license number is 000000 (mera license number 00000 hai)
How to speak English language InUrdu
This is very important question Ithink every one think about it
(Yeh bohat eham sawal hai merekhayal sey har kio sochta hai es barey mein)
here is aswer first Thing you haveto try to think in English whenever you go anywhere you just focus on thesentence and translate it
(yeh raha es ka jawab ka kistarha ya kaisey angrrazi language bolni hai pehli cheaz app ko koshishkarni hai har cheaz angrezi mein sochey, jab kabhi ap kahi jaye app kobus dehan rakhna hai jumley per aur usey tabdeel karna hai)
Now you all are thinking how can wemake sentence? It is very easy you just make in English don’t think it will beright or wrong
(Ab app tamam soch rahe ho gai humsentence kaisey banaye? Yeh bohat hi asaan hai bus jumla banaye Angrazi meinyeh mat soche k wooh jumla theek ho ga ya galat ho ga)
Try to read Smash magzine and dawnnewspaper
(Koshish karey smash magzin parhneki aur dawn akbhar ko)
Try to watch comedy shows on disneychannel
(Koshish kary comedy shows dhekneyki disney channel per)
Now you have question in your mindwhy should we do these thing if we don’t understand so don’t care aboutthis , just only speak , read ,write, listen and most important watch english lessons
( ab app ka demagh mein yeh sawal hoga humhey yeh sub kyon karna chahye hai ager hum Angrazy samjhte hi nehi , esbarey mein fikar na karey ka app ko samjh aye ya na aye bus sirf Angrayzi bole,parhe,likhe, Sunney, aur sub se aham angrazi lessondhekaye aur suney)
GOLDEN WORDS
Never play with feeling of othersbecause you may win the game but the risk is that you will surely loose theperson for life time……
Kabhi bhi dosro k jazbaato se matkhelo kyo k tum sayad es khel mein jeet jaoo lekin katra yeh hai ka tumlazman us bandey ko khoo do gai zindagi bhar k liye
you may like it because this topic also written by sir tariqShort Forms Formal And Informal
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If there is any mistake you can tellme ( ager kahi galati ho app majhey bata sakte hai)
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Multiple variations of past tense that employ regular verbs occur in English. Explanations of the distinctions follow. Note that each section includes examples of positive-declarative, negative-declarative, and interrogative forms.
1. Simple Past
A sentence in the simple-past form describes an event that occurred in the past:
“They agreed with us.”
“They did not agree with us.”
“Did they agree with us?”
Notice that in the first sentence, the verb form of agree is in past tense, but in the other examples, did does the heavy lifting of indicating the tense, so agree remains in present tense. In almost all other variations of past tense, the form of the verb “to be” and the participle retain the same form regardless of the type of sentence.
2. Past Progressive (or Past Continuous)
Past-progressive statements and questions describe something that began in the past and continued to occur for a time before stopping:
“They were agreeing with us.”
“They were not agreeing with us.”
“Were they agreeing with us?”
3. Past Perfect
This tense form applies to events that began at a time preceding a period in the past:
“They had agreed with us.”
“They had not agreed with us.”
“Had they agreed with us?”
4. Past Perfect Progressive (or Past Perfect Continuous)
Sentences with this tense form describe something that occurred in the past and continued to occur after the fact but in the present is no longer occurring:
“They had been agreeing with us.”
“They had not been agreeing with us.”
“Had they been agreeing with us?”
5. Past Habitual
A sentence written in past-habitual tense describes an occurrence that once occurred continuously or repeatedly:
“They used to agree with us.”
“They used to not agree with us.”
(This formal usage is awkward and seldom used; we are more likely to write, “They used to disagree with us.” An informal version of the sentence, more likely to be used if no direct antonym like disagree is available for a given sentence, is “They didn’t use to agree with us.”)
“Used they to agree with us?”
(This formal usage is rare. The informal form, much more common, is, “Did they use to agree with us?”)
6. Time-Specific Past Habitual
A variation of the past-habitual tense includes a specific time frame:
“Before, they would agree with us.”
“Before, they would not agree with us.”
“Before, would they agree with us?”
7. Past Intensive
A sentence in the past-intensive form describes something confirmed as having occurred:
“They did agree with us.”
“They did not agree with us.”
“Did they agree with us?”
8. Future in the Past
A future-in-the-past construction describes something that was supposed to have occurred after a time in the past:
“They were going to agree with us.”
“They were not going to agree with us.”
“Were they going to agree with us?”
Past Subjunctive
This form is not numbered, because it is not, despite its name, a type of past tense, but it is identified here to make that point. A sentence formed in the past subjunctive describes a counterfactual event:
This form is not numbered, because it is not, despite its name, a type of past tense, but it is identified here to make that point. A sentence formed in the past subjunctive describes a counterfactual event:
“If they were going to agree with us, they would have told us by now.”
“If they were not going to agree with us, they would have told us by now.”
“If they were they going to agree with us, would they have told us by now?”
9. Past-Perfect Subjunctive
Sentences with this subjunctive form, by contrast, do have a past-tense sense:
“Had they agreed with us, they would have told us by now.”
“Had they not agreed with us, they would have told us by now.”
Malaysiakini. “Had they agreed with us, would they have told us by now?”