English Grammar- Am, Is, Are, Was, Were: Patterns and Examples

English Grammar- Am, Is, Are, Was, Were: Patterns and Examples
Author: Manik Joshi
Publisher: Manik Joshi
Total Pages: 79
Release: 2014-10-25
Genre: Education
ISBN:

This Book Covers The Following Topics: Verb ‘To Be’ Verb ‘To Be’ -- Negative Patterns Verb ‘To Be’ -- Interrogative Patterns 1A. English Grammar – ‘Am’ 1B. AM + -ING Form of Verb 1C. AM + Being + Past Participle 1D. AM + Past Participle 2A. English Grammar – ‘Is’ 2B. IS + -ING Form of Verb 2C. IS + Being + Past Participle 2D. IS + Past Participle 3A. English Grammar – ‘Are’ 3B. ARE + -ING Form of Verb 3C. ARE + Being + Past Participle 3D. ARE + Past Participle 4A. English Grammar – ‘Was’ 4B. WAS + -ING Form of Verb 4C. WAS + Being + Past Participle 4D. WAS + Past Participle 5A. English Grammar – ‘Were’ 5B. WERE + -ING Form of Verb 5C. WERE + Being + Past Participle 5D. WERE + Past Participle Useful Notes (1): Question Tags (2): Short Answers (Ellipsis] (3): Addition to Remarks (4): There Is/Was and There Are/Were (5): Subjunctive Mood – ‘Were’ (6): Be + Going To + Verb Word (7): ‘Used to’ Vs. ‘Be + Used to’ (8): Be + To + Verb Word (9): Be + ‘Being”+ Adjective (10): Mixed Sentences Exercises: 1(A) and 1(B) Exercises: 2(A) to 2(E) Sample This: Verb ‘To Be’ The Verb ‘to be’ is used to represent the following English verbs: ‘Am’, ‘Is’, ‘Are’, ‘Was’, ‘Were’ The verb ‘to be’ is used as both a linking verb and an auxiliary verb. LINKING VERB: A verb that connects a subject with the complement (adjective or noun) that describes it. Example: He is an engineer. [In this sentence, the subject (he) and noun (engineer) are connected by linking the verb ‘is’. There is no main verb in this sentence.] Some more examples: I am happy. [linking verb – am] Is he a good boy? [linking verb – is] We are very proud of ourselves. [linking verb – are] She was intelligent. [linking verb – was] They were not late by half an hour. [linking verb – were] AUXILIARY VERB: A verb that is used with the main verb to show tenses, etc. Example: He is going to the office. [In this sentence, -ing form of the main verb ‘go’ has been used with the auxiliary verb ‘is’. Some more examples: I am studying a book. [auxiliary verb – am | main verb – study (-ing form)] He is working on his project [auxiliary verb – is | main verb – work (-ing form)] We are not expected to tell the secret. [auxiliary verb – are | main verb – expect (past participle form)] She was taught by me. [auxiliary verb – was | main verb – teach (past participle form)] Were they burdened by high taxation [auxiliary verb – were | main verb – burden (past participle form)] IMPORTANT POINTS ABOUT THE VERB ‘TO BE’ ‘AM’ – Singular Verb Used In Present Tense Used with Subject ‘I’ ‘IS’ – Singular Verb Used In Present Tense Used with Subject ‘He’ ‘She’, ‘It’ and other Singular Subjects ‘ARE’ – Plural Verb Used In Present Tense Used with Subject ‘We’, ‘You’, ‘They’ and other Plural Subjects ‘WAS’ – Singular Verb Used In Past Tense Used with Subject ‘I’, ‘He’, She’, ‘It’ and other Singular Subjects ‘WERE’ – Plural Verb Used In Past Tense Used with Subject ‘We’, ‘You’ and other Plural Subjects

English Grammar- Be and Have: Patterns and Examples

English Grammar- Be and Have: Patterns and Examples
Author: Manik Joshi
Publisher: Manik Joshi
Total Pages: 55
Release: 2014-10-25
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

This Book Covers The Following Topics: Pattern (01) -- To + Be Pattern (02) -- To + Be + -ING Form of Verb Pattern (03) -- To + First Form of Verb Pattern (04) -- To + Be + Third Form of Verb Pattern (05) -- To + Have Pattern (06) -- To + Have + Been Pattern (07) -- To + Have + Been + -ING Form of Verb Pattern (08) -- To + Have + Third Form of Verb Pattern (09) -- To + Have + Been + Third Form of Verb Pattern (10) -- Being (Present) And Having Been (Past) Pattern (11) -- ‘Verb + -ING’ and ‘Having + Past Participle’ Pattern (12) -- Being, Having Been And Past Participle Pattern (13) – “Be” + To EXERCISE Sample This: Pattern (01) -- To + Be [PAST EVENTS] EXAMPLE 1:- He thought that he was safe there. First Part - He thought. [Main Verb In Past] Second Part - He was safe there. [Verb ‘Be’ – Was] Using – ‘To + Be’ He thought that he was safe there. Make changes in this sentence as follows: A. Remove ‘that’ B. Replace the Subject pronoun (he) with the Reflexive pronoun (himself) C. Replace Verb ‘Was’ With To Be He thought himself to be safe there [Main Verb In Past + To + Be] EXAMPLE 2: I believed that he was a rival. First Part - I believed. [Main Verb In Past] Second Part - He was a rival. [Verb ‘Be’ – Was] Using – ‘To + Be’ I believed that he was a rival. Make changes in this sentence as follows: A. Remove ‘that’ B. Replace the Subject pronoun (he) with the Object pronoun (him) C. Replace Verb ‘Was’ With ‘To Be’ I believed him to be a rival. [Main Verb In Past + To + Be] EXAMPLE 3: It was said that he was in China. First Part - It was said [Main Verb in Past] Second Part - He was in China [Verb ‘Be’ – Was] Using – ‘To + Be’ It was said that he was in China. Make changes in this sentence as follows: A. Use the Subject of the Second Part as the Main Subject B. Remove ‘that’ C. Replace Verb ‘Was’ (Second Part) With ‘To Be’ He was said to be in China. [Main Verb In Past + To + Be] MORE EXAMPLES: He appeared to be mentally disturbed. He appeared to be in the age group of 23-25 years. The family claimed it to be a case of medical negligence. Others seemed to be fast asleep. Speeding seemed to be the reason behind the accident. We never expected him to be part of the scandal. More than a dozen children were believed to be among the passengers on the plane. Samples of the body said to be of the 23-year body did not match despite the investigation agency having thrice sent the sample to a laboratory. He grew up to be a brave man. A closer look showed it to be the head of a boy neck-deep in the quicksand. The wait turned out to be long and futile. The kidnapper turned out to be none other than his own relative. They found four passengers who turned out to be thieves. Everyone wanted to be the first to be out of the hotel. [PRESENT EVENTS] EXAMPLE 1: We know that he is alive. First Part - We know. [Main Verb In Present] Second Part - He is alive. [Verb ‘Be’ – Is] Using – ‘To + Be’ We know that he is alive. Make changes in this sentence as follows: A. Remove ‘that’ B. Replace the Subject pronoun (he) with the Object pronoun (him) C. Replace Verb ‘Is’ With To Be We know him to be alive. [Main Verb In Present + To + Be] EXAMPLE 2: It is said that his condition is critical. First Part – It is said. [Main Verb In Present] Second Part - His condition is critical. [Verb ‘Be’ – Is] Using – ‘To + Be’ It is said that his condition is critical. Make changes in this sentence as follows: A. Use the Subject of the Second Part as the Main Subject B. Remove ‘that’ C. Replace Verb ‘Is’ (Second Part) With ‘To Be’ His condition is said to be critical. [Main Verb In Present + To + Be] MORE EXAMPLES: It appears to be a replay of the 1997 hit-and-run case. The ball appears to be in the finance ministry’s court. Friends are known to be sympathetic during tough times. They cease to be MPs. Today happens to be your birthday. They are reported to be safe. He wants it to be a low-key affair. I want this to be more of an inspirational story. The incident seems to be the fallout of a property dispute. The shelter is expected to be ready by next week. He is considered to be close to the president. Time management is said to be the key to success. He is believed to be in a serious but stable condition. The Nile is said to be longer the all other rivers. He has been found to be a millionaire.

English Grammar– Do, Does, Did: Patterns and Examples

English Grammar– Do, Does, Did: Patterns and Examples
Author: Manik Joshi
Publisher: Manik Joshi
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2014-10-25
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN:

English Grammar – ‘DO/DOES/DID’ English Grammar – ‘DO’ VERB ‘DO’ -- (A) – Affirmative Sentences VERB ‘DO’ -- (B) – Negative Sentences VERB ‘DO’ -- (C) – Interrogative Sentences VERB ‘DO’ -- (D) – 'Short Answers’ and ‘Question Tags’ English Grammar – ‘DOES’ VERB ‘DOES’ -- (A) – Affirmative Sentences VERB ‘DOES’ -- (B) – Negative Sentences VERB ‘DOES’ -- (C) – Interrogative Sentences VERB ‘DOES’ -- (D) – 'Short Answers’ and ‘Question Tags’ English Grammar – ‘DID’ VERB ‘DID’ -- (A) – Affirmative Sentences VERB ‘DID’ -- (B) – Negative Sentences VERB ‘DID’ -- (C) – Interrogative Sentences VERB ‘DID’ -- (D) – 'Short Answers’ and ‘Question Tags’ VERB ‘DO/DOES/DID’ – PHRASAL VERBS VERB ‘DO/DOES/DID’ – IDIOMS Agreements and Disagreements with Statements Do/Does/Did: Useful Notes Exercises: 1(A) and 1(B) Exercises: 2(A) to 2(D) Sample This: English Grammar – ‘DO/DOES/DID’ The verb 'Do’ is used as an AUXILIARY VERB as well as a MAIN (ORDINARY) VERB. MAIN VERB: When used as the main verb, the verb ‘do’ is followed by an object. AUXILIARY VERB: ‘Auxiliary verb’ is a verb which is used with the main verb to show tenses, etc.] He does not do these kinds of things. [In this sentence, ‘Does’ has been used as an ‘Auxiliary Verb’, while ‘Do’ has been used as a ‘Main Verb’] They do not do nation-building. [In this sentence, ‘Do’ has been used as both an ‘Auxiliary Verb’ and a “Main Verb’] NOTE: The verb ‘do’ has the following forms: (1). Present form – Do or Does [‘Do’ is used with ‘You, I, We, They’ and all other plural subjects in the present tense. ‘Does’ is used with ‘He, She, It’ and all other singular subjects in the present tense.] (2). Past form – Did [‘Did’ is used with ‘You, I, We, They, He, She, It’ and all other singular and plural subjects in the past tense.] (3). Past Participle form – Done [Past participles are accompanied by auxiliary verbs ‘HAVE’ or ‘BE’ (in the correct tense)] You have done your country proud. This type of job is done in this factory. The main Verb ‘Do’ may denote the following actions – to find the answer to something: - Can they do this puzzle? to perform an activity or a task: - Sometimes you like to do things that are a little scary. to produce something: - He did a painting last night. to study something: - I am doing English these days. to talk about household chores (cleaning, washing, etc.): - They will have to do (wash) dishes. to work at something as a job: - What do you do for your livelihood? The main Verb ‘Do’ is also used to show the following actions: to attend, to cook, to copy somebody’s behavior, to travel, to visit somewhere as a tourist, to cheat, to punish, to steal, etc. Some more sentences with ‘MAIN VERB’ – DO/DOES/DID/DONE: She is happy that she will be able to do something for the poor and downtrodden. We are ready to do whatever it takes to avoid being suspended from competition. I like to do extensive research before I invest hard-earned money in a new purchase. It's no secret we do things we know we shouldn't. It is not uncommon to come across people who do jobs that have nothing to do with their academic degrees. It is not yet clear what exactly this software did. Work was done according to the rules. He has done an obligation to me.

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary
Author: Kate Woodford
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1550
Release: 2003
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780521824231

The Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary is the ideal dictionary for advanced EFL/ESL learners. Easy to use and with a great CD-ROM - the perfect learner's dictionary for exam success. First published as the Cambridge International Dictionary of English, this new edition has been completely updated and redesigned. - References to over 170,000 words, phrases and examples explained in clear and natural English - All the important new words that have come into the language (e.g. dirty bomb, lairy, 9/11, clickable) - Over 200 'Common Learner Error' notes, based on the Cambridge Learner Corpus from Cambridge ESOL exams Plus, on the CD-ROM: - SMART thesaurus - lets you find all the words with the same meaning - QUICKfind - automatically looks up words while you are working on-screen - SUPERwrite - tools for advanced writing, giving help with grammar and collocation - Hear and practise all the words.

AM's COMPREHENSIVE ENGLISH GRAMMAR

AM's COMPREHENSIVE ENGLISH GRAMMAR
Author: Mohammed Abu Muslim
Publisher: PartridgeIndia
Total Pages: 993
Release: 2014-09-26
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1482837862

The author has been a renowned teacher in the eastern zone of India. He has earned great reputation as a teacher of English Grammar & Composition. He commands great respect & is held in high esteem as a English language teacher because of his clear & unambiguous instructions and information of different items of Grammar and ways of compostion have enabled his disciples not only to write correctly, but also to write nicely and ostentatiously. Even now when he is a retired teacher he remains surrounded by hosts of teachers as well as students who, as they are after and have great thirst for clear, easy & graspable instructions regarding different grammatical items, flock over to him to satisfy their mind. It has been they who pressed the author to bring into writing at least a synopsis of different chapters of English Grammar to the comprehensive extent of their usual need so that future generation may go on getting its benefits, because of its easy way to imparting the subject lucid style of impressing the learners and vivid imagery enabling them to get acquainted with all the concepts of English Grammar employing almost no effort or calling on no teacher for help.

The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation

The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation
Author: Lester Kaufman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2021-04-16
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1119652847

The bestselling workbook and grammar guide, revised and updated! Hailed as one of the best books around for teaching grammar, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation includes easy-to-understand rules, abundant examples, dozens of reproducible quizzes, and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar to middle and high schoolers, college students, ESL students, homeschoolers, and more. This concise, entertaining workbook makes learning English grammar and usage simple and fun. This updated 12th edition reflects the latest updates to English usage and grammar, and includes answers to all reproducible quizzes to facilitate self-assessment and learning. Clear and concise, with easy-to-follow explanations, offering "just the facts" on English grammar, punctuation, and usage Fully updated to reflect the latest rules, along with even more quizzes and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar Ideal for students from seventh grade through adulthood in the US and abroad For anyone who wants to understand the major rules and subtle guidelines of English grammar and usage, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation offers comprehensive, straightforward instruction.

Pattern Grammar

Pattern Grammar
Author: Susan Hunston
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2000
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9789027222732

This book describes an approach to lexis and grammar based on the concept of phraseology and of language patterning arising from work on large corpora. The notion of 'pattern' as a systematic way of dealing with the interface between lexis and grammar was used in Collins Cobuild English Dictionary (1995) and in the two books in the Collins Cobuild Grammar Patterns series (1996; 1998). This volume describes the research that led to these publications, and explores the theoretical and practical implications of the research. The first chapter sets the work in the context of work on phraseology. The next two chapters give several examples of patterns and how they are identified. Chapters 4 and 5 discuss and exemplify the association of pattern and meaning. Chapters 6, 7 and 8 relate the concept of pattern to traditional approaches to grammar and to discourse. Chapter 9 summarizes the book and adds to the theoretical discussion, as well as indicating the applications of this approach to language teaching. The volume is intended to contribute to the current debate concerning how corpora challenge existing linguistic theories, and as such will be of interest to researchers in the fields of grammar, lexis, discourse and corpus linguistics. It is written in an accessible style, however, and will be equally suitable for students taking courses in those areas.

Patterns of Power, Grades 1-5

Patterns of Power, Grades 1-5
Author: Jeff Anderson
Publisher: Stenhouse Publishers
Total Pages: 458
Release: 2017
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1625311850

Jeff Anderson and literacy coach Whitney La Rocca take you into primary and intermediate classrooms where students are curious about language, engage with the world around them, and notice and experiment with the conventions all writers use. Instead of chanting grammar rules or completing countless convention worksheets, we invite young writers to explore conventions as special effects devices that activate meaning. Our students study authentic texts and come to recognize these "patterns of power"--the essential grammar conventions that readers and writers require to make meaning. The first part of the book introduces a vibrant approach to grammar instruction and sets up what you need to immerse yourself in the Patterns of Power process, inviting students to experiment and play with language. The second part of the book offers over seventy practical, ready-to-use lessons, including: Extensive support materials Over 100 mentor sentences, curated for grades 1-5 Student work samples Tips and power notes to facilitate your own knowledge and learning Examples for application In Patterns of Power Jeff and Whitney suggest that taking just five minutes from your reading workshop and five minutes from your writing workshop to focus on how the conventions connect reading and writing will miraculously affect your students' understanding of how language works for readers and writers.

50 Very Short Conversations

50 Very Short Conversations
Author: Mark Kulek
Publisher:
Total Pages: 69
Release: 2018-05-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9781981068012

These 50 very short conversations are intended to get you speaking English right away. This book is suitable for both students and teachers. These short conversations are perfect for beginners and for those who want to review these important conversations. Each conversation is illustrated for better understanding. There are 25 topics that include: greetings, around town, asking for help, asking a personal question, at home and many more. There are 75 extension questions for stimulating talk. There are 50 quizzes to challenge your comprehension. These 50 very short conversations will get you speaking English now.