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Tenses

Future perfect tense – Completed Action in the Future

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Future perfect tense

It is a tense which explains an action is to be done before a particular time. Whatever plan has been made but it will be done at a particular time in the future. 

Affirmative sentences:

Subject + will have + action III + object + etc.

By next year, I will have gone abroad.

She will have taken admission in M.sc (nursing) by January.

My father will have got his salary by the first week of the month.

By 2050, Petroleum will have finished in Arabian countries.

Don’t worry; I will meet you in the morning because my children will have gone to school till early morning.

Negative sentence(Future perfect tense):

Subject + will not have + action III + object + etc.

He won’t have done his work.

She won’t have gone to school by this time.

They won’t have attended the conference.

The interview has been postponed therefore your sister won’t have got selected for the interview by next week.

 

Interrogative sentences:

Will + subject + have + action III + object + etc?

Sir, could you tell me?

 Will I have got select in Engineering college by next year?

If she doesn’t take medicine properly, Will she have gone to the hospital?

Will you have done your graduation till this year?

Interrogative negative sentences(Future perfect tense):

Won’t + subject + have + action III + object + etc?

             OR

Will + subject + not + have + action III + object + etc.?

Won’t he have done his project by Sunday?

Won’t they have visited all the temples in Delhi?

Will she not have gone to Armenia for higher study till tomorrow?

Exercise – Future Perfect Tense

Fill in the blanks with suitable verbs:

  1. By 2021,  Robin and I ……… a new company. ( a. Will be starting     b.  will have started)
  2. Will oil have……… by 2050? (a. Finished    b. finishing)
  3.   Can you teach me in the morning? No, I ……… (do) yoga at the moment. (a. Will have  done   b. will be doing)
  4. We should go to him in the evening because he …………  his domestic chores. (a. Will be doing  b. will do  c. will have done)
  5. What …… your uncle ……  at home this time tomorrow? (a. Will- be doing   b. will- have done  c. will- do)
  6. Where ……. he …… from here by next year? (a. Will-be going    b.   will-have gone) 
  7.  They …….  Their graduation when I come back to India. (a. Will complete    b. will have completed)
  8. Will she ……  a new smartphone by next month? (a. Have bought   b. be buying   c. be buy)
  9.    My brother has gone for a marathon. He won’t attend the birthday party because, He will …….. tired. (a. getting   b.  get  c. have got)
  10. he won’t ……….. gone to Dubai by Monday. (a.Have     b. be    c. has)

 

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Quiz - Tenses

Quiz – Past Continuous Tense III

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Welcome to  Quiz - Past Continuous Tense III

1. 
Write appropriate past forms of verbs:

While she ………….(cook), I …….. (read a book)

2. 
Write appropriate past forms of verbs:

As he ………. chess, his mother came into room and scolded him. (play)

Hint
3. 
Write appropriate past forms of verbs:

While they ……….. billiards (play), she …… with friends. (gossip)

4. 
Write appropriate past forms of verbs:

When I …….. in the ground, all my friends ……… at me. (run, look)

Hint
5. 
Write appropriate past forms of verbs:

They ……..richer and richer. (become)

Hint
6. 
Write appropriate past forms of verbs:

The other day, I ……..to school, she came to me. (go)

Hint
7. 
Write appropriate past forms of verbs:

It was 11 ‘ o’clock. I …….. Hollywood movie. (watch)

Hint
8. 
Write appropriate past forms of verbs:

It  ……… darker and darker. (get)

Hint
9. 
Write appropriate past forms of verbs:

The last day, as I ………. in the wee hours, somebody knocked at the door. (study)

Hint
10. 
Write appropriate past forms of verbs:

She …….. an E-mail when I reached the office. (write)

Hint
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Quiz – Past Continuous Tense II

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Welcome to grammarsolution.com  Quiz - Past Continuous Tense II

1. 

She …… to songs. (listen)

2. 

They ……… facing the problems now.

Hint
3. 

He talked a lot but I ……   (eat)

4. 

She …….. helping her friends then

5. 

……… you making a speech yesterday?

6. 

Peasantry ……. In the block to get to know seed which was good in growing wheat. (wait)

Hint
7. 

He ………. in the sun then. (bask)

8. 

Cattle ……. grazing in the field.

9. 

Current went off while I …….. television. ( watch)

10. 

He ………… English at that moment. (speak)

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Quiz - Tenses

Quiz – Past Continuous Tense I

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Welcome to Quiz - Past Continuous Tense I

Please do not cheat!

 

1. 
Change the Verb into Past Continuous Tense:

She wrote me an E-mail.

2. 
Change the Verb into Past Continuous Tense:

She speaks English.

3. 
Change the Verb into Past Continuous Tense:

He didn’t get any job.

4. 
Change the Verb into Past Continuous Tense:

He told me a lie before my father.

5. 
Change the Verb into Past Continuous Tense:

He opposes me.

6. 
Change the Verb into Past Continuous Tense:

They are living happily.

7. 
Change the Verb into Past Continuous Tense:

Why does he not play football?

8. 
Change the Verb into Past Continuous Tense:

He is getting late for school.

9. 
Change the Verb into Past Continuous Tense:

He comes home late.

10. 
Change the Verb into Past Continuous Tense:

Where did he find it?

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Tenses

Past perfect Tense -I had done

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Past Perfect tense

It is a past of past means long past.  We use it when two actions occurred. In two actions; an earlier action is used in past perfect Tense and later action in past simple tense.

Earlier action (preceding action), Later action(succeeding act)

Sub + had + action III + Obj.                                       Sub + action II

   Past perfect͠                       before ͠                          past simple

Past simple                             After               Past perfect tense

  • The patient had died before the doctor reached his home.
  • The train had left before I reached the station.
  • He had already read this whole book before I came home.
  • I came after he had gone.
  • She had gone from home when I came to meet her.
  • They had just taken lunch when Students entered the staff room.
  • I didn’t look at anything until I had finished my conversation with the prime minister of India.
  • After he had gone from home, I found money in his suitcase.
  • Before I went to bed, my cousin had come to me.

 

Some time expressing adverbs and conjunctions are followed by perfect tense:

Ever, just, recently, already, so far, yet, up to now, by the time, by + time, after, before, never, till, just then etc.

By the time, subject  + verb 2nd form, subject + had + verb 3rd form (1st action).

  • By the time, I reached the theatre, my friends had already come there.
  • Rahul told me that He had never been to France.
  • I got to know that she had not done his work so far.
  • I found that she hadn’t come home yet.
  • It was the best decision I had ever made.

 If the work was supposed to accomplish in past but wasn’t completed, we generally express it by some verbs:

hope, expect, think, mean, intend, suppose, want

 These verbs are used to denote expectations that weren’t fulfilled. In this situation, All the verbs are used with past perfect tense. Examples:

  • He had wanted to go abroad but unfortunately, he lost his money.
  • She had hoped to see her brother but she couldn’t.
  • My father had expected to settle me in Canada (but I didn’t settle).
  • He had been supposed to meet me.  (but did not meet)
  • He had expected to get selected for an interview.   ( but could not)
  • I had intended to open my café.    (but I could not open it)

Note: if there is no time gap in two actions, we use Simple Past Tense, not Past Perfect Tense.

Examples:

  • When she scolded her child, he began to weep.
  • When the teacher came, all the students sat silently.
  • He got up early in the morning and finished his morning chores and then he went for a morning walk.     (past routine)  – no time gap
  • As soon as the peon rang the bell, the students left their classes.

 

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Quiz -Present Continuous Tense III

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Present continuous tense III

Do not cheat please!

1. 
Practice set III - Present Continuous Tense

I……. to lose the match. (am going, is going, go,)

2. 
Practice set III - Present Continuous Tense

What happened? He ….. in the chair and ………..

3. 
Practice set III - Present Continuous Tense

My honour usually speaks Marathi, but today he is……… English. (speak, speaks, spoken, speaking)

4. 
Practice set III - Present Continuous Tense

Are you …… of going to Haridwar?

5. 
Practice set III - Present Continuous Tense

He …….. me.

6. 
Practice set III - Present Continuous Tense

My puppy barks at the stranger a lot, but he…… at the moment.

Hint
7. 
Practice set III - Present Continuous Tense

She…….. him.

8. 
Practice set III - Present Continuous Tense

…….  he going home now? Yes, he is ……… home now.

Hint
9. 
Practice set III - Present Continuous Tense

My brother ........ that you are a very good person.

10. 
Practice set III - Present Continuous Tense

  1. She is……. a novel at the moment. 

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Synonyms

Synonyms For Competitive English – Similar Words

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Synonyms For Competitive English

  1. OCCUPY:- possess, hold, busy
  2. ODOR:- smell, scent, fragrance
  3. OMNIPOTENT:- powerful, almighty, irresistible
  4. OBLIVIOUS:- unaware, clueless, unconscious
  5. PART:- portion, share, piece, fraction
  6. PLACE:- location, spot, residence,
  7. POPULAR:- well-liked, famous, well-known
  8. PERPLEX:- confuse, surprise, shock
  9. PRICELESS:- inestimable, invaluable, precious
  10. POTENTE:- despot, autocrat, monarch
  11. PHALANX:- mass, horde, throng
  12. POOR:- destitute, needy, priceless
  13. PUSILLANIMOUS:- timorous, chicken-hearted, coward
  14. PRETENSION:- snobbishness, pomposity, self-importance
  15. QUIET:- silent, still, soundless, tranquil, peaceful
  16. QUARREL:- argue, fight, dispute
  17. QUASH:- quench, crush, destroy
  18. QUERULOUS:- dissatisfied, cross, critical, sour
  19. QUEST:- search, find, research
  20. QUIBBLE:-  protest, complain, objection
  21. QUIESCENT:-  taciturn, quiet, shy, inactive
  22. QUIRKY:- unusual, strange, weird
  23. QUEUE:- line, row, sequence
  24. QUELL:- suppress, defeat, conquer,
  25. RIGHT:- correct, accurate, factual, legal
  26. RUN:- race, speed, hurry, hasten, sprint
  27. RAMBUNCTIOUS:- noisy, energetic
  28. RECTIFY:- correct, expiate, fix
  29. RECAPITULATE:- summarize, outline, reiterate
  30. RECOMMENCE:- begin again, restart
  31. RAVENOUS:- hungry, famished, starved
  32. REFURBISH:- improve, decorate, renovate
  33. REITERATE:- say, state, perform
  34. REJUVENATE:- restore, renew, regenerate
  35. SCARED:- afraid, frightened, alarmed, terrified
  36. SHOW:- display, present, expose
  37. SLOW:- unhurried, gradual, tedious, slack
  38. STOP:- cease, halt, stay, pause, quit
  39. SCRUTINIZE:- examine, research, investigate
  40. SEDULOUS:- constant, busy, persistent.

Synonyms for Competitive English

Competitive English is a specialized field that focuses on enhancing one’s language skills, particularly in the context of competitive exams and professional settings.

Synonyms-for-competitive English

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Quiz- Present Continuous Tense II

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Welcome to your Present continuous tense II

Practice set II - Present Continuous Tense

……… they going to the Yoga centre next Thursday? Yes, they …. Going to the Yoga centre next Thursday.

Practice set II - Present Continuous Tense

He …….. with my friend now.

Practice set II - Present Continuous Tense

They ………. Still ……… breakfast.

Practice set II - Present Continuous Tense

Isn’t she ………. the guitar?

Practice set II - Present Continuous Tense

Aren’t they ……… together?

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Proverbs

Top Common Proverbs with examples

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Top Common Proverbs with examples

What is a proverb?

Famous, well-known sentence or phrase that gives suggestions or indicates that something is normally true in our life. Proverbs are made that we have gained with experiences.

  1. A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED:- A loyal friend who never leaves you even when you are in trouble and going through many difficulties.
  2. ALL GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT:- one should not lose his patience even during bad days because patience will eventually bring rewards
  3. ACTION SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS:- words have no value if it does not match with actions.
  4. AN APPLE A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR WAY:- eating an apple a day will keep you fit and healthy
  5. A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS:- it is better to use pictures to explain something than words
  6. APPEARANCES CAN BE DECEPTIVE:- outer appearance might be deceiving and different from inner appearance.
  7. CLOTHES DO NOT MAKE A MAN:- one should not believe in someone’s outer appearances. It might deceive you.
  8. EVERY CLOUD HAS A SILVER LINING:- There is something good in every bad thing. One should not lose hope in challenging times because everything will be okay in the end after all.
  9. HASTE MAKES WASTE:- you will make more mistakes if you do it in a hurry
  10. IGNORANCE IS A BLISS:- if you do not know about something, you do not need to bother about it.

 

Other Top Common  PROVERBS WITH EXAMPLES

  1. WHEN THERE IS A WILL, THERE IS A WAY:- a person who has the willpower or dedication to do something will eventually find his way.
  2. STRIKE WHEN THE IRON IS HOT:- one must not miss an opportunity and take advantage of it at the right time
  3. YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU CAN DO UNTIL YOU TRY:- do not give up before giving it a try. If you do not try, you will never be able to learn something.
  4. YOU cannot make an omelet without breaking eggs:- if a person wants to achieve, he must sacrifice something. There is no success without struggle.
  5. NO PAIN NO GAIN:- one must not think of success if one is not struggling for it.
  6. GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE:- intelligent people tend to come up with the same ideas simultaneously.
  7. GIVE THEM AN INCH, and THEY WILL MAKE A MILE: If you give someone power or authority, he is more likely to misuse it or even try to get a lot more.
  8. THE HARDER YOU WORK, THE LUCKIER YOU GET:- hard work develops luck; the more struggle you do, the more success you will taste.
  9. THERE IS NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT:- we must live in the present, yesterday was a history and tomorrow is a mystery that is why it is called present. One should stop procrastinating because tomorrow never comes.
  10. WHEN IN ROME, DO AS THE ROMANS DO:- when a person visits a foreign country, he must abide by all the rules and regulations of that country.

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Synonyms

Important Synonyms- to Improve Vocabulary

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Important Synonyms

  • MISCHIEVOUS:- prankish, playful, naughty, waggish
  • MOODY:- morose, fretful, peevish, modish
  • MISLEAD:- hoodwink, deceive, mislead, swindle
  • MORONIC:- stupid, dopey, foolish
  • MODISH:- fashionable, smart, dashing
  • MEASLY:- miserable, paltry, meagre
  • MANIC:- maniacal, frenetic, frenzied
  • MUTATION:- variation, alteration, change
  • MUNDANE:- ordinary, routine, Quotidien
  • NEAT:- clean, smart, elegant
  • NAP:- siesta, snooze, catnap
  • NOVICE:- beginner, starter
  • NOTION:- idea, thought, impression
  • NULLIFY:- abrogate, neutralize, cancel, abolish
  • NOTIFY:- apprise, inform, report
  • NARCOTIC:- calming, soporific, sleep-inducing
  • NOISY:- obstreperous, blusterous, boisterous
  • NOTORIOUS:- known, undisputed, recognized
  • NURSE:- nurture, promote, encourage, care
  • OLD:- feeble, frail, aged, dilapidated   

  • Some more important synonyms:

  • OBESITY:- fatness, fleshiness, corpulence
  • OBSCENE:- impure, immodest, indecent
  • OBNOXIOUS:- odious, unpleasant, repulsive
  • OBSTACLES:- hindrances, hassles, difficulty
  • OBTUSE:- dull, stupid, doltish

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