Saturday, October 31, 2015

21 English Sentences: Can, Could

(i)                  ‘Can’ is Noun and Verb.

Synonyms:
A container, to preserve, to punish with cane, third-person singular simple present

Sentences:
1.  Can he finish the job in one hour?
2.  Can I have your pen, please?
3.  Can Millie go now?
4.  Do the best you can.
5.  Julie bought a can of raspberry jam.
6.  Millie can use my mobile.
7.  Smoking can cause cancer.
8.  We can see the beach from here.
9.  Wilson can’t sleep in my room.
10.              You can park your car over there.
11.              Zany can speak English and French.

(ii)                ‘Could’ is Verb.

Synonyms:
Able to, simple past tense of can, used to suggest something

Sentences:
1.  A lot of money could be saved.
2.  Anne couldn’t sleep well tonight.
3.  Could I have your address, please?
4.  Could I speak to Miss Lucy, please?
5.  I wish I could meet Tiara!
6.   Julie could arrive anytime now.
7.  My mother couldn’t swim in the pool.
8.  Nick could understand what she wanted.
9.  The accident could have been worse.
10.              Zany could have seen me.

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21 English Sentences: Did, Done

(i)                  ‘Did’ is Verb.

Synonyms:
Simple past tense of do

Sentences:
1.  Did Millie invite you to her party?
2.  Did you go out with Tiara?
3.  I didn’t enjoy the concert.
4.  John didn’t see me with Nancy.
5.  Julie didn’t shower today.
6.  She did a little dance with me.
7.  They didn’t complete the work.
8.  We didn’t sleep well tonight.
9.  What did you do in Paris?
10.              What time their flights arrive?
11.              When did the doctor come?

(ii)                ‘Done’ is Adjective and Verb.

Synonyms:
Having been carried out/accomplished/finished, past participle of do

Sentences:
1.  Are you done with your dinner?
2.  Her good days are done.
3.  I have done my homework.
4.  It’s a done deed.
5.  Millie left when the job was done.  
6.  That isn't done in lower classes.
7.  The carpenter has done his work well.
8.  The students have done the test well.
9.  The wall painting is almost done.
10.              When potatoes are done we can eat.

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21 English Sentences: Do, Does

(i)                  ‘Do’ is Verb.

Synonyms:
Used with another verb to form questions and negative sentences used with another ​verb to ​formquestions and ​negativesentences

used with another ​verb to ​formquestions and ​negativesentencesSentences:
1.  Could you do me a favor?
2.  Do not disturb her, please.
3.  Do you go to Millie’s office often?
4.  I do my homework at night.
5.  Some animals do not eat grass.
6.  They do not argue nowadays.
7.  We don’t know Mr. Wilson.
8.  What do you mean?
9.  What do you want from him?
10.              What makes her do odd jobs?
11.              You don’t understand Julie.

(ii)                ‘Does’ is Verb.

Synonyms:
Third person singular present of do

Sentences:
1.  Does Jim come here regularly?
2.  How much does this doll cost?
3.  It doesn’t matter.
4.  Julie does not like black coffee.
5.  Millie does not play tennis.
6.  My car does 10 miles per gallon.
7.  She does not watch TV at night.
8.  This shoe does not fit me.
9.  What does it mean?
10.              What time does the train arrive?

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Friday, October 30, 2015

21 English Sentences: Was, Were

(i)                  ‘Was’ is Verb.

Synonyms
past simple of be past simple of be past simple of be past simple of be Past simple of be, singular past indicative of be

Sentences:
1.  Anne was to go with Jack,
2.  At that time I was on a train.
3.  I wish it was possible.
4.  It was not my fault.
5.  Julie was at Millie’s party.
6.  Tom was going to London.
7.  Was Julie outside the bank?
8.  Was the flight late?
9.  Was the weather good in Paris?
10.              What was her name?
11.              Zany was not to come before 7 p.m.

(ii)                ‘Were’ is Verb.

Synonyms:
Second-person singular simple past tense indicative of be

Sentences:
1.  Anne’s dogs were running after the cat.
2.  Jack and Jill were playing chess.
3.  The children were playing at that time.
4.  They weren’t able to come.
5.  We were friends long back.
6.  When she came, we were talking.
7.  Where were your friends?
8.  Who were you treated by them?
9.  You were not listening to him.
10.              Zany was angry because they were late.

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21 English Sentences: Has, Have, Had

(i)                   ‘Has’ is Verb.

Synonyms:
third-person singular simple present indicative form of have

Sentences:
1.  Anne has got two smart daughters.
2.  Has Tim finished his work?
3.  Millie has got long reddish hair.
4.  She has to see the doctor today.
5.  The dog has injured itself.
6.  What has he done?
7.  Zany has been working since morning.

(ii)                ‘Have’ is Verb.

Synonyms:
Third-person singular simple present has

Sentences:
1.  Have another glass of juice!
2.  Have you got a good camera.
3.  How many shirts do you have?
4.  I won't have that boy in my house.
5.  Millie is having a shower.
6.  They have got a horse and a mule.
7.  We don't have any money left.

(iii)               ‘Had’ is Verb.

Synonyms:
Simple past and past participle of has and have

Sentences:
1.  Anne had to pay $2,500 for this car.
2.  Had I known, I would have helped you.
3.  Harry had several operations already.
4.  I had to go to the doctor.
5.  We had a lot of fun at the beach.
6.  What had Wilson done?
7.  When I was a child I had a black cat.

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Thursday, October 29, 2015

21 English Sentences: Be, Been

(i)                  ‘Be’ is Verb.

Synonyms:
Infinitive of am/are/is

Sentences:
1.  Anne will be here soon.
2.  Be careful.
3.  Don’t be a miser.
4.  Have life, be alive.
5.  He wants to be a teacher.
6.  It will be summer soon.
7.  Let her be a lawyer.
8.  Peace be unto you.
9.  She may be waiting for me.
10.              What does she want to be?
11.              Zany will be meeting you soon.

(ii)                ‘Been’ is Verb.

Sentences:
Past participle of be

Synonyms:
1.  Have you been to Paris?
2.  I have already been there.
3.  It has been raining since night.
4.  Jack has been here since morning.
5.  Julie has been learning German.
6.  Millie has been in hospital.
7.  She has been to Holland.
8.  They have been on holiday.
9.  We have never been friends.
10.              Why had you been there?

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