‘May and might’ (Modal Verbs) – Use of Auxiliary Verbs
‘May’ is used to express wish/pray/curse.
May God bless you!
May you get success in life!
Could (Modal Verb) – Use of Could
Could (Modal Verb) ‘Could’ (modal verb) is used to ask questions politely, Could you help me? Could you suggest me regarding my career? Could you take me to the principal right now? Could I use your laptop for a while? Could you help me in solving the sums? Could I see your books which are … Read more
Uses of Verb to be – is/are/am/was/were/been
Uses of Verb to be is used in various ways: Present continuous tense (progressive actions -Form Of ‘To Be’ ): Sub + is/are/am + m.v. + ing + object + etc. He is telling a lie. You are not doing your work. It is raining heavily today. Why is she not cooking food? It is … Read more
The Verb ‘To Be’ – Is/are/am/was/were
The Verb ‘To Be’ ‘Be’ is an irregular verb that is used as a helping verb and main verb as well. The present form of ‘Be’ The past form of ‘Be’ The perfect form of ‘Be’ is/are/am was/were been Usages (The Verb ‘To Be’) He/she/it/name/ singular person (noun) + is/was + complement/ verb + ing … Read more
Passive Infinitive – Voice
Passive Infinitive Infinitive functions as a noun and at the same time display some qualities of a verb that is used with ‘to’ except with auxiliary verbs and some other verbs. Infinitive: ‘to be done (Passive voice) Sentence structure of Passive Infinitive: Object + “to be + m.v.3,” + by Subject Have a look at … Read more
Voice of Participles -Passive Voice
Three types of participles
Present participles, past participles, perfect participles
Passive Voice of Imperative Sentences – Rules
Passive Voice of Imperative Sentences Imperative sentences are followed by request, command and order etc. I: Let + object + be + verb III Active Passive Open the door. Let the door be opened. Switch on the fan. Let the fan be switched on. Bring water for me. Let water be brought for me. … Read more
Passive Voice of Tenses – Rules of All Tenses
Passive Voice of Tenses Simple present: Object + is/are/am + m.v. III + by subject. Active: He plays football for Indian Team. Passive: football is played for the Indian Team by him. Passive Voice of Tenses He is taught mathematics by his elder brother. The NET exam is taken by millions of students every year. … Read more
Passive Voice of Modals
Passive Voice of Modals Rules of verb ‘to be’: Modals: Object Can/could/may/might/should Must/ought/would Be + m.v.3 Examples: Active Passive Rahul can beat him. He can be beaten by Rahul. He can lift this box. This box can be lifted by him. She cannot cook food. Food can’t be cooked by her. Who can join the … Read more
Voice – Introduction
Voice Two types of voice Active voice: active voice expresses a sentence as a subject that acts upon its verb. Sub + transitive verb + obj. (A verb that has an object is called a transitive verb). He reads a novel. Read is a transitive verb because an object is used after a verb. … Read more