Effective Grammar

I (don’t) feel like + gerund I don't feel like going to the relatives. I feel like dancing. I feel like eating/having something. I feel like exercising. I feel like joking with him. I feel like reading storybooks. I feel like resting. I feel like sitting here. I feel like sleeping. I feel like studying. I feel like swimming. I feel like taking bath. I feel like taking/having tea. I feel like vomiting/puking. I feel like watching television.

Going to + verb 1st I am going to protest against them. I am going to examine the files. I was going to take part in this competition. I am going to dismiss him from the service. I was going to call the meeting. I am going to free him. I am not going to starve. I am not going to have stale food. I am not going to observe/keep fast. I am not going to listen to him. I'm not going to lose anything. Blacking his face, we are going to parade in the streets. I am going to cancel my program. I am not going to stay there for long. Are you going to beat him? Are you going to buy this hotel? Are you going to ask him where he went? Are you going to ask him where did he go? Are you going to attend his party today? Was he not going to take his exam?  

Keep (on) + gerund ( – in present) Kept (on) + gerund ( – in past) ‘On’ is optional to apply after keep/kept I kept working throughout the night. Keep moving. He kept climbing the hill. Keep watching the program, don't go anywhere. Keep on playing, don't lose courage. Keep writing to us. He kept dragging his wife, but nobody came to her rescue. She keeps on smiling. She kept mopping. In spite of my advice, they kept demolishing the wall. We kept trying to save her. I keep on fearing the whole period. I kept awake to learn my lesson at night. He kept duping innocent women. I kept thinking about/of what he said to me.

Do you know + noun/pronoun/adjective/what/why/that + any helping verb + any tense   Do you know the procedure? Do you know what is happening there? Do you know the time of his arrival? Do you know his permanent address? Do you know that he has divorced his wife? Do you know that she is the deserted wife of Mr Sharma? Do you know what exactly happened in the library? Do you know that he has migrated to the USA? Do you know that he met with an accident last Monday? Do you know what he said then? Do you know what he was talking about? Do you know why he is doing so? Do you know that he is the spoilt child of his family? Do you know that he is very adamant? Do you know that he is our sworn enemy?

Refused to + verb 1st   I refused to show my identity card. He refused to take part in the debate. He refused to stay with us. He refused to marry Rahul. He refused to pay for the damage. He refused to abandon the ship. He refused to look after my house. He refused to work for his officer. She refused to prepare food for us. She refused to wear bangles. He refused to go to the market. He refused to work under somebody. He refused to fish out the dead body from the river. He refused to blow up the building. He refused to give me a lift to the railway station.

I don't like + noun/pronoun/gerung/adjective   I don't like his habits. I don't like his coming here. I don't like this man. I don't like your choice. I don't like his way of talking. I don't like your handwriting. I don't like going by bus. I don't like all these things. I don't like his attitude. I don't like standing in a queue. I don't like going/visiting to relatives. I don't like telling a lie. I don't like deceiving others. I don't like criticizing others. I don't like wearing tight clothes. I don't like outwitting others. I don't like them. I don't like Ramu. I don't like flattery. I don't like listening to pop music.

Did I tell you (not) + to + verb 1st Did I tell you to deposit the money? Did I tell you to observe/have the holiday today? Did I tell you not to do this work? Did I tell you to lock the kitchen? Did I tell you not to return his money? Did I tell you to quarrel with him? Did I tell you to phone him? Did I tell you not to calender the clothes? Did I tell you not to buy the tickets? Did I tell you to wait at the bus stand? Did I tell you to take a bath with cold water? Did I tell you not to pray for his safety? Did I tell you not to wear woolen clothes? Did I tell the conductor not to stop the bus? Did I tell you to get off/down/ alight from the bus?

Should have + Verb 3rd I should have informed him. I should have brought this. I should have not gone there. I should have informed this news. I should have done this work. I should have sent him out. I should not have talked like that. He should not have laughed. You should not have employed these useless persons. You should have asked how to do it. I should not have worn a black coat. I should not have admitted defeat. You should not have worn dhoti. You should have come earlier. You should have reported the matter to the police. I should have tried to phone him. At least, you should have conferred with me before changing the place of barcode pasting on the book. She should have seen the doctor a day before yesterday. We should have kept away from the fire. You should have let her go to attend the meeting yesterday morning.

Who told you to + verb 1st Who told you to come here? Who told you to put this beneath the table? Who told you to talk to him? Who told you to help him? Who told you to take/have my share? Who told you to go with him? Who told you to fill this form? Who told you to grapple with him? Who told you to taste the milk? Who told you to sit there? Who told you to stand at the gate? Who told you to sit on/in my chair? Who told you to bribe the clerk? Who told you to occupy the front seat? Who told you to break the fast? Who told you to brake the car? Who told you to darken the photo? Who told you to set the milk? Who told you to endanger your life? Who told you to ask your officer why he came late?

I would like to + verb 1st I would like to go home. I'd like to watch TV. I would like to meet the manager. I would like to remind you of something. I would like to tell you the truth. I would like to tell you one thing. I would like to buy some fruit. I would like to express my feelings. I would like to join the Navy. I would like to thank you. I would like to have dinner with you. I would like to tell you a very interesting story. I would like to dance with you. I would like to swim in the pond. I would like to read a storybook in the library. I would like to get my watch repaired. I would like to visit Dalhousie in the summer vacations. I would like to avail leave of half a day on the account of Christmas. I would like to finish my work before leaving off the office. I would like to impart free coaching of English Grammar.

I forgot to + verb 1st I forgot to come yesterday. I forgot to wind my watch. I forgot to post your letter. I forgot to ask his name. I forgot to remind him. I forgot to pay the installment of the television. I forgot to bring my certificate. I forgot to bring my receipt. I forgot to invite him. I forgot to bolt the door from inside. I forgot to send him money two days ago. I forgot to get my seat reserved. I forgot to spread the bedsheet. I forgot to feed the dog. I forgot to note down his address. I forgot to set a fence around the field. I forgot to appraise the facts to my senior. I forgot to get my child vaccinated the day before yesterday. I forgot to dust the bust.

Why should I + verb 1st   Why should I go? Why should I ask him? Why should I give you my book? Why should I convey your message? Why should I sleep? Why should I spend all the money? Why should I worry about him? Why should I waste my time? Why should I wait for him? Why should I give him 200 rupees? Why should I quarrel with him? Why should I tell you? Why should I follow you? Why should I think about/of them? Why should I sleep on the roof? Why should I disperse the mob? Why should I make the horse drink? Why should I get these papers signed from the higher authority? Why should I walk barefoot on the stony road? Why should I do it alone?    

What will you do if + Subject + Verb 1st + Present Indefinite Tense   If she fails what will you do? Alternative What will you do if she fails?   What will you do if he does not come? What will you do if he doesn't return your money? What will you do if he insists on it? What will you do if he deceives you? What will you do if you don't get a visa? What will you do if they don't invite you? What will you do if he rejects your demand? What will you do if they lose the match? What will you do if he doesn't pick the phone? What will you do if he doesn't accompany you? What will you do if he comes late? What will you do if he takes/consumes poison? What will you do if he doesn't take you to hospital? What will you do if he jumps from the roof? What will you do if the train leaves/moves? What will you do if you get stuck in stampede? What will you do if your boss does not please with your work? What will you do if your mom takes you to task over your ter...

Do you think that  + any helping verb/ any tense?   Do you think that he is a fool? Do you think that he will return your money? Do you think that he will back out? Do you think that he will return from abroad? Do you think that he will fail? Do you think that he will chide/rebuke/ scold you? Do you think that he will not obey you? Do you think that he will not come to see you? Do you think that he will finish his work till Monday? Do you think that he will soon recover from illness? Do you think that he will feel shy? Do you think that he will feel jealous of you? Do you think that he will backbite you? Do you think that they will make him fool? Do you think that you can do this? Do you think Ram will kill Ajay? Do you think that Rahul will get through the examination? Do you think that he is a backbiter? Do you think that she can be easily persuaded? Do you think that from that medicine shop we can get vitamin 'A' capsule?

Who says that + Subject + any helping verb/Tense? Who says that he is mad? Who says that he has deceived me? Who says that he has failed? Who says that she has migrated to the USA? Who says that he has taken his life? Who says that he has passed away? Who says that he has resigned the job? Who says that he is terribly ill/sick? Who says that he is admitted in hospital? Who says that is my sworn enemy? Who says that summer season has come to an end? Who says that winter season has set in/started? Who says that he has been transferred? Who says that they have shifted their house? Who says that the flight to Delhi has been canceled? Who says that her inference may be woefully wrong? Who says that the demarcation of this building is out of the red line? Who says that we did not embody the librarian in the meeting? Who says that the glass of the library's window is broken? Who says that any thief tells the truth in the first instance until he would have been asked strictly/forcefully...

Shall I + verb 1st (Shall is used for permission) Shall I go? Shall I ask him to come tomorrow? Shall I ask him to contact you? Shall I switch off all the lights? Shall I ask him some questions? Shall I ask him to wait? Shall I come with you? Shall I ask him to buy something? Shall I ask him to go there? Shall I ask them to lock the door of the library? Shall I accompany you? Shall I show you my certificates? Shall I show you some more varieties? Shall I ask him to close the gate? Shall I ask her not to worry? Shall I ask Raju not to dig/excavate a pit near manger? Shall I ask them not to liken me to Sardara Singh? Shall I ask her not to flame up the stove? Shall I ask the clerk not to set forth/declare the result? Shall I ask the gardener not to water the plants?

Why don’t you + verb 1st Why don’t you come to my house? Why don’t you sleep on time? Why don’t you keep away from his company? Why don’t you travel by train? Why don’t you take some drastic/laudable step against him? Why don’t you make peace with him? Why don’t you foil his attempt? Why don’t you strike off his name? Why don’t you sink your differences? Why don’t you follow his instructions? Why don’t you take him to a hospital? Why don’t you get him checked at a local hospital? Why don’t you train him for this job? Why don’t you teach him some etiquette? Why don’t you try yourself?               Why don’t you keep a tab on his activities? Why don’t you speak to his father? Why don’t you put forward my application to the higher authorities? Why don't you develop a website like effective grammar? Why don’t you appoint more staff if there is a shortage of staff in the library? ...

Blow out the candle. Take it please, you deserve it. Eat it here. Don't try to be smart. Blow up this building. It is all yours. It was by mistake, please excuse me. Excuse me for being late. Take him inside and make him understand. Don't rub your eyes like this. Try to do better next time. Don't spoil my mood. Don't be silly / Don't be foolish. Don't put me off by lame excuses. Control your passion/emotions/feelings/sentiments. Ask the mother if tea is ready. Don't make faces at him. Don't loosen the screw. Tighten the nut properly. Don't wander here and there aimlessly.

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Peel off the oranges. Tell the beggar to go about his business. Don't rip up old sores. Don't put off till tomorrow what you can do today. Let bygones be bygones. Please fetch me a glass of water. Take off your cap. Put on your shoes. Help the guest wash their hands. Don't walk barefooted. Don't injure the feelings of anybody. Don't be afraid. Don't be excited. Go to hell. Please take this form and fill it up. Don't forget to come tomorrow. Please lie down here. Press my head gently. Don't worry about me. Don't be formal.

Don't interfere in the affairs of others. Don’t meddle in my work. Don't miss this chance. Don't deceive anybody. Don't overeat yourself. Be honest. Beware of mad dog/rabid dog. Beware of imitators. Don't push me. Don't pull my leg. Be here tomorrow at seven. Never borrow from your friends. Replace the old chairs. Don't insult anybody. Ring up the doctor. Treat your classmates well. Pair/cut your nails. Show the guest in. Wring out the towel properly. Make the bed.

Don't defame him. Unlace your shoes. Undo this knot. Do this knot. Don't lose your courage. Never take undue advantage of one's leniency. Don't back out of your promise. Don't wish anybody ill. Unbridle the horse. Don't give publicity to this news. Don't provoke me. Cut down your expenses. Set the alarm at 5 o'clock. Drive the nail into the wall. Don't draw out this matter. Don't give me flat refusal. Convey this message to him. Don't spend money like water.

Turn up the wick. Turn down the wick. Set the watch at bit back. Pray to God daily. Talk sense. Ring up your man. Comb your hair. Don't bribe the clerk. Vacate the house. Button up your coat. Do your top button. Undo your top button Cork the bottle. Pack up your luggage. Stop pumping. Resign the job. Make way for the motor car. Don't take it ill. Don't spit on the floor. Don't make fun of him.

Look at the blackboard. Set/ put/ lay it aside. Layby something for a hard time. Layout a garden here. Lay down arms. Make up your deficiency in English. Strike off his name. Strike a match. Strike at his head. Set about your work. Set out on a journey. Set out some business. Go and blow out your nose. Dust my shoes. Be off my eyes/ Get out of my sight. Don't beat about the bush, come to the point. Hand over the thief to the police. Try this coat. Read out the newspaper to me. Please give me a change worth five rupees.

Don't talk nonsense. Don't backbite others. Don't put me to shame. Don't live above your means. Beware of false friends. Just tune the radio. Don't lose your temper. Don't tell a lie. Don't find faults with others. Don't shirk work. Don't speak ill of others. Get up at 6:00. Get over your difficulties. Get rid of this man. Get off the horse. Give up smoking. Hold your tongue. Please handover this bag to him. Keep up the traditions of your family. Look after the children properly.

Hurry up, it is past nine. Look sharp, it is past nine. Make haste, it is past nine. Avail yourself of this chance. Brush your teeth. Don't mix with bad boys. Fight against injustice. Have a cup of tea. Improve your handwriting. Lend me your book, please. Listen to me carefully. Look up this word in the dictionary. Please forgive us. Please sing us a song. Rest for a while / some time. Take a chair and be seated by me. Take a chair and be seated. Take care of your luggage. Trust in God and do the right. Turn off the tap. Turn on the tap. Write neat and clean.

Go away. Think about yourself. Stitch your papers. Drive gently. Lead him. Don't bother me. Don't trouble him. Don't lick my brain. Don't waste your time. Try again. Don't smoke here. Go ahead. Don't travel without a ticket. Don't move. Everybody stand up. Somebody shut the door. Mind your own business. Go now. Be reasonable. Open all the windows.

Come here. Please help me. Always speak the truth. Run fast. Don't run fast. Stop him. Stand up. Listen. Get out. Be careful. Shut the door. Get ready. Wait outside. Go straight and turn left. Go up. Go down. Clean nicely. Get off. Think carefully. Walk slowly.