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1 Incorrect: My hobbies are listening music and reading books. Correct: My hobbies are listening to music and reading books. 2 Incorrect: He searched the book everywhere. Correct: He searched for the book everywhere. 3 Incorrect: I asked a ticket. Correct: I asked for a ticket. 4 Incorrect: Our examination beginsContinue Reading

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      1 Incorrect: The climate of Bangalore is more pleasant than Delhi Correct: The climate of Bangalore is more pleasant than that of Delhi   2 Incorrect: His son is working very hardly. Correct: His son is working very hard.   3 Incorrect: Last night,  you returned homeContinue Reading

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  1 Incorrect: His hairs have turned grey Correct: His hair has turned grey 2 Incorrect: Second hand furnitures were put to auction Correct: Second hand furniture was put to auction   3 Incorrect: How many son-in- laws do you have? Correct: How many sons-in law do you have? 4Continue Reading

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Tenses Incorrect: I have seen him yesterday. Correct: I saw him yesterday. Incorrect: If it will rain tomorrow, we will cancel the program. Correct: If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the program. Incorrect: I am staying in Hyderabad for 3 years. Correct: I have been staying in Hyderabad for 3Continue Reading

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How often do you + (Verb) You ask this question to know how frequently someone does something. Some examples: “How often do you watch movies?” “How often do you go to your native place?” “How often do you change the engine oil?” “How often do you call your parents?”” “HowContinue Reading

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I don’t know what to + (verb) Use when you tell someone that you are not sure about something. Some examples: “I don’t know what to cook for dinner. There are no vegetables at home” “I don’t know what to say. I am not sure why she is behaving like this”Continue Reading

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I want you to + (verb)  I want you to do something = I request /I order / I suggest you do this thing. (based on the context) Electrician: Sir, when should I come tomorrow? Subhash: I want you to come by 8 am. You can finish the work beforeContinue Reading

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I used to + (verb) = I had the habit of doing this in the past BUT I am not doing it now Surekha (at a temple): Hey Lalitha, I don’t see you here these days. Are you not coming regularly? Lalitha: I used to come to the temple everyContinue Reading

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I’m looking forward to something = I am eagerly waiting for something ( with pleasure). Recruiter (over phone): Mr Suresh! Please be at the office by 10 am. Suresh: Sure, I will be there before 10. I am looking forward to meeting you.   Some more examples: “I am meeting SheetalContinue Reading

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FEB 1, 2016 India beats Australia: A thrilling chase saw India seal a Twenty20 series sweep. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli laid the groundwork for India’s pursuit. Shane Watson struck the second-highest Twenty20 international score ever but his 124 went in vain.   GHMC Polls: Telangana CM KCR appealed toContinue Reading

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I feel like + (verb+ing)  = To express what you would enjoy doing. Example: Mahesh: The weather is now pleasant. isn’t it Kiran? Kiran: Yes, Mahesh. Very nice weather. I feel like going for a long bike ride. Some more examples: “I have a splitting headache. I feel like having aContinue Reading

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I don’t want to sound + (adjective)……. but Use this expression when you are telling something that might upset someone. Example: Kishore: Hi Ravi, how was my presentation in the meeting yesterday? Ravi: mmmmm. It’s ok…. I don’t want to sound rude, but I think you shouldn’t have used so manyContinue Reading