Some expressions are given below. Those are also called adjectives. We use them in different manners. These expressions make your English better. Let’s get learned them quickly.

“be + used to” denotes that someone is not in the habit of doing such a work which is difficult or different in doing but gradually a person comes into the habit after facing a few problems in adjusting the environment or situation at that moment.

Subject + is/are/am + used to + verb + ing + object(be used to vs be addicted to).

He wasn’t in the habit of living in difficult circumstances but after coming to Mumbai; He is used to living in such an odd condition.
They are used to living in such odd conditions.
When I came to the village, I get disturbed due to the electricity supply. Now I am habitual of living without electricity.
Therefore, we can say:
I am used to living without current.
She used to be rich a decade ago among top richest persons list. But after getting married to her colleague, she is used to living without comfort.
I have shifted to Karnal from Meerut.
I am used to living alone in this city.
I haven’t worked under pressure. But now I am used to working under pressure.
I have rotational shifts in the company. Now I am used to working the whole night.
Are you used to working in hot conditions?

let’s have a look for more examples to learn how to use “be used to” in the sentencess – (be used to vs addicted to)

My brother who lives in Jaipur is used to living in hot conditions.
Rajsthani People are used to working in hot conditions.
Kashmiris are used to working in cold conditions.
Are you used to riding on bumpy roads?
I am not used to riding on bumping roads.
Gradually, you will get used to riding on bumping roads.
She will get used to working in odd conditions.
We have shifted to Shimla. We will get used to living in cold conditions.
If somebody starts living in Mumbai, he will get used to wading through rainwater (walk through water).
If you live in Delhi, you will get used to listening to sound pollution.
I heard a lot that working in the Police takes bribes.
Gradually you will get used to taking bribes from the public in the police department.
Every policeman doesn’t take bribes that’s why I won’t get used to taking bribes.
My friend, we are used to corrupt systems.

“be used to vs be Addicted to” (adjective)

A person who is physically and mentally dependent upon specific things can’t go without them.

Be (is/are/am, was, were), become and get can be used with this expression.

Subject + be/become/get + addicted to + verb + ing/ no action.

He is addicted to video games.
She became addicted to Facebook.
I got addicted to the internet.
Rahul was addicted to alcohol.
He got addicted to smoking.
Are you addicted to taking liquor?
No, I am not addicted to taking liquor.
But my brother is addicted to taking liquor.
He is addicted to surfing the internet the whole night.
People are getting addicted to the net.
Youths are getting addicted to taking drugs these days.
Has your brother got addicted to drugs?
He has got addicted to drugs. You should send him to a rehabilitation centre.
He got addicted to medicine.

Exercise:

Choose appropriate expression in-between “be used to vs be addicted to”:

He has got ………. to alcohol. (used/addicted)
She is ……….. to living in such an odd condition. (addicted/used)
He is ……… to living without current. (used/addicted)
Has he got ……….. to drugs? (used/addicted)
She is ………… to smoking. (used/addicted)
I heard a lot that, working in the Police takes bribes.
Gradually you will get ………. to taking bribe in the police. (used/addicted)
He plays a Pub G video game all time. He is ………. It. (used to/ addicted to)
I have been working in Jodhpur for a long time. I have got ……… to habitual living in a hot climate over here. (used/addicted)
I haven’t worked under pressure. But now I am ……….. to working under pressure. (used/addicted)
If you start living in Mumbai, you will get …….. to wading through rainwater. (used/addicted)
She is…….. . to taking liquor. (used /addicted)
My teacher was very polite but the students were very naughty that’s why He got ……. to scolding to students. (used /addicted)
She will get ……….. to taking non-veg food in china. When you start working over there. (used /addicted)
He has made a girlfriend. He will definitely get ……….. to talking on the phone. (used/addicted )
I found that your son had got ………… to taking a bath in chilled water. (used/addicted)

Uses of Adjectives in Sentences

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Uses of Adjectives

Subject + be (is/are/am/was/were) + Adjective + preposition + action + ing (gerund)

Let’s have a look at the uses of adjectives in sentences

Committed to

My brother is committed to getting a job in defence.

He is committed to winning his game.

Dedicated to

My friend is dedicated to teaching.

He is dedicated to serving the nation.

Devoted to

He is devoted to worshipping Adiyogi.

My father is devoted to working in NGO.

Accustomed to (habit)

He is accustomed to helping the poor.

She is accustomed to reading novels.

Tired from

Tired from something expresses to be physically tired’

I’m tired from running.

He is tired from talking on the phone at the call centre.

Uses of Adjectives – Tired of means “to get bored”

People are getting tired of sitting idle at home due to coronavirus.

He is tired of scolding of his teacher.

Scared of

I am scared of going alone at night.

He was scared of watching ghost movies.

Afraid of

He is afraid of getting dark.

She is afraid of watching horror movies.

Capable of

He is capable of lifting 100 kg.

She is capable of running 5 kilometres.

Excited about

He is excited about going for a picnic.

We are excited about joining IIT.

Fond of

I am fond of listening to music.

She is fond of reading novels.

Good at (expert)

He is good at writing about social topics.

She is good at playing chess.

Proud of

He is proud of getting selection in IIT Roorkee.

I am proud of you for sending you to boarding school.

Interested in

He is interested in speaking about social topics.

My father is interested in doing work with him.

Worried about

He is worried about transferring from here.

She is worried about failing in exams.

Upset about

He is upset about getting failed in exams.

She is upset about running a poor business.

Successful in

He is successful in dealing with the export and import business.

My friend is successful in guiding foreigners.

Responsible for

He is responsible for stealing money.

You are responsible for wasting our time.

Known for

He is known for cracking codes.

They are known for playing well in the school sports team.

Famous for

She is famous for writing novels.

Michael Jackson is famous for dancing.

Certain about

He is certain about getting success in his project.

Are you certain about growing spices in this climate?

Fed up with something (to get bored- adjective)

I’m fed up with scolding.

He is fed up with doing his task.

She is fed up telling a lie again and again.

Uses of Adjective + infinitive (to+ verb)

Eager to

He is eager to attend the seminar.

She is eager to research it.

Easy to

It’s not easy to break the window.

It’s easy to crack the password.

Pleased to

I’m pleased to attend the meeting.

She is pleased to join us.

Able to

He is able to solve this puzzle.

Are you able to Write English Essay?

Hard to

It’s hard to leave this place.

It’s hard to win this game.

About to

He is about to go.

She is about to join us.

Good to

It’s good to see you.

It’s good to find a new way.

Boring to

It is boring to solve mathematics.

It’s boring to ride a bike for a long drive.

Supposed to (expect that something should happen)

You are supposed to teach my kids.

They are supposed to join my company.

Glad to

I am glad to meet you.

He is glad to see you.

Allergic to

She is allergic to dust.

I am allergic to scents.

Married to

He’s married to a rich woman.

She’s married to the doctor.

Other uses of adjectives lists:

Surprised at:

I am surprised at seeing her.

Aren’t you surprised at his dancing move?

Terrible at

he is terrible at telling a lie.

You are terrible at riding a bike.

Angry at:

She is angry at him.

Why are you angry at me?

Amazing at

She is amazing at playing the Guitar.

You are amazing at playing chess.

Busy with

She is busy with her work.

He is busy with his family problem. He is trying to find a way to settle the dispute.

Satisfied with

I am satisfied with my job.

He is not satisfied with these electronic accessories.

Full of

He is full of energy.

The cinema hall was full of crowds.

Involved in

He is involved in this matter.

She is involved in this murder.

See more examples of uses of adjectives

Nice to

He is nice to everyone here.

You aren’t nice to your friend.

Friendly to

His nature is friendly to group members.

You are friendly to your juniors.

Rude to

You were rude to your wife at the party.

I wasn’t rude to my friend.

Good for

It is good for you.

This room is not good for you.

It’s good for your immunity system.

It is good for your health.

Bad for

This situation is bad for you.

You don’t take exercise that’s why Overeating is bad for you.

Exercise I

Complete the sentence with appropriate prepositions with uses of adjectives + verb (infinitive/gerund)

I am fond ……..music.
My brother is dedicated ………. running.
He is tired ………. Scolding.
I’m tired ……… taking exercise.
She is afraid ………… forest.
He is nice ……… his wife.
She is amazing ……..dancing.
You are supposed ……….tell me the truth.
Are you allergic …….. Perfumes.
He was full …………confidence.
He is involved ……. this scam.
Are you interested ……… participating quiz competition.
He is experienced …………..writing.
He is accustomed ………. Watching movies.
This habit is bad ……. You.

See others adjective usages: Be used to vs be addicted to

Quiz- Type of Tenses

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Use of Can – Modals

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Use of Can

‘Can’ shows ability and cannot( can’t) expresses inability.

Subject + can + verb + object + etc.

I can speak two foreign languages.
She can’t solve the puzzle.
I can drive a lorry.
He can play the guitar.
They can win the race
I can defeat him in a race.
You cannot lend him money.

Use of Can and Could in the present, past, future

Can and could (able to) both are used to express ability (present, past, and future):
You can play the piano well. (is able to)
I could solve the Sudoku puzzle. (was able to)
He will be able to solve the puzzles. ( future of can)
He has been able to solve the physics numeric. ( perfect of ‘can’).
Note: be able to or be capable of is used in the place of ‘can’.

Examples:

She is able to speak French.
He was able to fight with them.
She will be able to pass the exams.
My brother is capable of speaking German.
Poonam was capable of speaking in front of the students.
Pankaj Som was capable of teaching mathematics.

Sometimes we use ‘can’ in the sense of (may) to give permission. “May” is more formal than “use of Can”

She can go now, or she may go now.
You can buy vegetables from this shop.
Can I go to granny’s home?
Can I see your novel?
You can choose any jeans, or you may choose any jeans.
Can I go, or may I go?

Note: these kinds of sentences are used in the sense of be allowed to/be permitted to.

Examples:

She is allowed to enter the class.
They are permitted to go now at once.
She is permitted to join our group.
You are allowed to play with girls.

Can and could express Possibility or uncertainty:

Can:

It can be very hot in summer (=it is sometimes very hot in summer)
You are above fifty. You can forget your keys (= old aged people often forget keys.)
Don’t go from this road, you can trap in traffic here. (= the road which often is used by vehicles may have traffic there).

Could:

you could come on time if you got up early.
You could pass the exams. But you were sick.
Who is he with Shalu? He could be her husband. (Possibly he is)
What’s her age? She could be eighteen. (Possibly she is)
Note: Can is used to express theoretical possibility:
Everyone can forget.
Everyone can make a mistake.
Everyone can learn what is required.

Prohibition/offer:
She cannot play chess with us. (prohibition)
He cannot enter college. (prohibition)
Can I lend you money? (Offer)
Can I pay your bill? (Offer)
Can I bring some novels for you? (Offer)
Can I help you in lifting your grass? (offer)

Exercise – “Use of can”

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate auxiliary verbs:

………. You speak English in assembly? (can/may/could)
……….. he beat you? (can/may)
………. You lend me some money please? (can/could/may)
He …….. lift 100 kg. weight now. (can’t/couldn’t)
She doesn’t have money. She ……. Help you. (cannot/could not)
Everyone ……. Run. (can’t/couldn’t)
She says that she ……… solve the puzzle. (can/could)
My father said that I ……… Pass the IAS interview. (can’t/couldn’t)
An innocent person …….. cheat you. (can’t/couldn’t/mayn’t)
……… I have you pen? (can/could)
He ………. speak English. (is able to /are able to)
They …….. permitted to go now. (is/are/am/was/were)
………. She buy a Ferrari car? (could/can)
He …….. allowed to go then. (is/are/was)
……. Your brother capable to learn how to fight now? (is/are/was/were/can)