Use of Lest -- Should

The conjunction lest is not very common in modern English. This word has a negative meaning. Therefore, it should not be used with not. The only auxiliary verb that can follow lest is should.

Examples:

Go there lest day should become angry with you.

Shut the door lest the cat should come in.

Don't tell a lie lest your mother should beat you.

Keep your promise lest the people should consider you a liar.

Don't abuse him lest his brothers should give you a sound threshing.

Go away lest they should shoot you.

Hurry up lest we should miss our paper.

Go to office in time lest you should be fired.

Don't tease that girl lest she should complain against you to the principal.

Buyer's Remorse

Conversation

Feifei

Hi Neil. Nice shoes!

Neil

Really, Feifei? I'm not sure about them.

Feifei

They look cool. Orange is very… original!

Neil

You're just being nice. I've decided buying orange shoes was a bad move. I look stupid.

Feifei

Were they expensive?

Neil

Very expensive.

Feifei

You know what? I think you're suffering from buyer's remorse!

Neil

I suppose I do regret buying them.

Feifei

Buyer's remorse is our phrase in this The English We Speak. It's a particular kind of regret people can feel after a big purchase like a house or a car. They feel they've made a bad decision.

Neil

Yes, that sounds right! Have you ever felt it?

Feifei

Yes, after I bought my new bike. Thankfully, the feeling passed. I love my bike now. Listen to these examples.

Examples

A: I made a terrible decision buying this house. It's in a bad location and it needs a lot of repairs. What was I thinking?B: Sounds like buyer's remorse, my friend. Relax. The repairs aren't serious and it only takes five minutes to get to the train station.A: Lovely new car!B: Thanks, but I'm feeling terrible buyer's remorse right now. It was so expensive. What if I lose my job?A: Why did I order lobster soup? Your potato soup was half the price, and it is tastier.B: I know the feeling - I always order the wrong thing then get some serious buyer's remorse. Let's share.

Feifei

So, Neil. Feeling any better now?

Neil

You know, the funny thing is, I bought these shoes to cheer myself up!

Feifei

Oh, a bit of retail therapy, was it? Buying something to make yourself feel happier. It doesn't always work!

Neil

Sadly not.

Feifei

Hey, aren't they running shoes?

Neil

Yes.

Feifei

Well, how about this for a crazy idea: go for a run in them! That will make you feel better.

Neil

You're probably right, as always, Feifei!

Feifei

And by the way, I do think they look great. Orange suits you.

Neil

Oh, thanks. I guess they are pretty… unique.

Both

Bye.

Buyer's Remorse

Conversation

Feifei

Hi Neil. Nice shoes!

Neil

Really, Feifei? I'm not sure about them.

Feifei

They look cool. Orange is very… original!

Neil

You're just being nice. I've decided buying orange shoes was a bad move. I look stupid.

Feifei

Were they expensive?

Neil

Very expensive.

Feifei

You know what? I think you're suffering from buyer's remorse!

Neil

I suppose I do regret buying them.

Feifei

Buyer's remorse is our phrase in this The English We Speak. It's a particular kind of regret people can feel after a big purchase like a house or a car. They feel they've made a bad decision.

Neil

Yes, that sounds right! Have you ever felt it?

Feifei

Yes, after I bought my new bike. Thankfully, the feeling passed. I love my bike now. Listen to these examples.

Examples

A: I made a terrible decision buying this house. It's in a bad location and it needs a lot of repairs. What was I thinking?B: Sounds like buyer's remorse, my friend. Relax. The repairs aren't serious and it only takes five minutes to get to the train station.A: Lovely new car!B: Thanks, but I'm feeling terrible buyer's remorse right now. It was so expensive. What if I lose my job?A: Why did I order lobster soup? Your potato soup was half the price, and it is tastier.B: I know the feeling - I always order the wrong thing then get some serious buyer's remorse. Let's share.

Feifei

You're listening to The English We Speak from BBC Learning English. The expression we're looking at in this programme is buyer's remorse. So, Neil. Feeling any better now?

Neil

You know, the funny thing is, I bought these shoes to cheer myself up!

Feifei

Oh, a bit of retail therapy, was it? Buying something to make yourself feel happier. It doesn't always work!

Neil

Sadly not.

Feifei

Hey, aren't they running shoes?

Neil

Yes.

Feifei

Well, how about this for a crazy idea: go for a run in them! That will make you feel better.

Neil

You're probably right, as always, Feifei!

Feifei

And by the way, I do think they look great. Orange suits you.

Neil

Oh, thanks. I guess they are pretty… unique.

Both

Bye.

What is fib?

Rob

Here I am! Yes, really sorry. The bus was really slow.

Feifei

Hmmm… Bad on the roads today, huh?

Rob

Terrible traffic.

Feifei

That's funny, because I took the train in this morning and I saw you at the other end of the carriage.

Rob

Err, OK. Sorry. Yes. I took the train, not the bus. Little fib there.

Feifei

Why would you want to fib about that? Well, not to worry, it gives us the perfect opportunity to talk about fibs and fibbing - something Rob is very good at.

Rob

Oh yes, to fib is to tell a small lie, nothing too serious. Like giving a false reason for being late. Come on Feifei, you do it too!

Feifei

I'm always on time! Well, almost always. You can use fib as a verb to fib - and it can also be a noun - a little fib, or to tell a fib. Let's listen to these examples:

Examples

Marty fibbed that he was going to study at his friend Lucio's house, when in fact they went to see a movie.

While watching the horror scenes, Marty was so scared he had to close his eyes. But after the film he fibbed he was not frightened at all.

Marty told Lucio that he knew the main actor from the movie, but that was just another fib. In fact Marty had just met the actor for five seconds and taken a quick selfie together.

What is fib?

Rob

Here I am! Yes, really sorry. The bus was really slow.

Feifei

Hmmm… Bad on the roads today, huh?

Rob

Terrible traffic.

Feifei

That's funny, because I took the train in this morning and I saw you at the other end of the carriage.

Rob

Err, OK. Sorry. Yes. I took the train, not the bus. Little fib there.

Feifei

Why would you want to fib about that? Well, not to worry, it gives us the perfect opportunity to talk about fibs and fibbing - something Rob is very good at.

Rob

Oh yes, to fib is to tell a small lie, nothing too serious. Like giving a false reason for being late. Come on Feifei, you do it too!

Feifei

I'm always on time! Well, almost always. You can use fib as a verb to fib - and it can also be a noun - a little fib, or to tell a fib. Let's listen to these examples:

Examples

Marty fibbed that he was going to study at his friend Lucio's house, when in fact they went to see a movie.

While watching the horror scenes, Marty was so scared he had to close his eyes. But after the film he fibbed he was not frightened at all.

Marty told Lucio that he knew the main actor from the movie, but that was just another fib. In fact Marty had just met the actor for five seconds and taken a quick selfie together.

Formal Greetings

JAMES: Good morning, Professor Austin, how are you doing?

PROFESSOR AUSTIN: Good morning, James. I am doing well. And you?

JAMES: I’m great, thank you. This is my friend Emma. She is thinking about applying to this college. She has a few questions. Would you mind telling us about the process, please?

PROFESSOR AUSTIN: Hello, Emma! It’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m more than happy to speak with you. Please stop by my office next week.

EMMA: It’s a pleasure to meet you, professor. Thank you so much for helping us.

PROFESSOR AUSTIN: Don’t mention it. Hopefully, I will be able to answer your questions!

LANGUAGE NOTES

• The greetings good morning/good afternoon/good evening are used at different times of the day to greet people. “Good evening” is often used after 6 p.m. or generally when the sun has set.

• “Good night” is not a greeting: It is used when leaving a place or group of people. Thank you and good night!/Good night, and see you tomorrow.

• When people meet in the United States, it is customary for them to shake hands. A handshake should be firm and usually lasts for about two to three seconds — which allows enough time to say “Nice to meet you.”

• “Don’t mention it” is another way of saying “You’re welcome.” The phrase “You are welcome” is more formal. However, responses such as Don’t mention it./No problem./Happy to help. are informal ways of responding to a thank you.

Used to, Do, and Does

Used to
• It is used to say that something happened continuously or frequently during a period in the past:-
(1) I used to live in London.
(2) We used to go sailing on the lake in summer.
(3) I didn't use to like him much when we were at school.
(4) You used to see a lot of her.
(5) I used to drink a lot of milk when I was young.

Do, Does
• They are used in the Simple Present Tense or Present Indefinite in affirmative sentences, negative sentences, interrogative sentences and negative-interrogative sentences:-

(1) I do go to school daily.
(2) She does swim in the evening.
(3) They do not obey their elders.
(4) You do not tell a lie.
(5) Do you speak the truth?
(6) Don't you play cricket?

Note that in affirmative sentences 'Do and Does' are used to give emphasis to the main verbs.

I go to school daily.
I do go to school daily.

There is a world of difference between the above two sentences. The first sentence is a general statement where as the second sentence asserts certainty without fail.

Do, Does

Did
• It is used in the Simple Past Tense or Past Indefinite in affirmative sentences, negative sentences, interrogative sentences and negative-interrogative sentences:-

(1) Did the teacher teach English yesterday?
(2) Did I not watch a movie yesterday?
(3) Did you not go to school yesterday?
(4) She did play on the flute yesterday evening.
(5) I did meet her in the street.
(6) He did not make a noise.
(7) They did not play well.

Note that in affirmative sentences 'did' is used to give emphasis to the main verb:

I watched a movie yesterday night.
I did watch a movie yesterday night.

The first sentence is a general statement while the second statement asserts certainty without fail.
'Do, Does and Did' are not modal verbs; they are only auxiliary or helping verbs.

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Use of Dare and Need

Dare
• It is used to mean have sufficient courage or imprudence to do something:-

(1) He dare not stand up in public.
(2) I dare not ask him a question.
(3) How dare she say such nasty things about me?
(4) How dare you touch my book?
(5) She dare not cross this river.

• It is used to indicate supposition. But it is used with 'say':-
(1) I dare say we shall be late for office.
(2) I dare say they will be in trouble.
(3) I dare say he will help me later.
(4) I dare say you are a foolish person.
(5) I dare say he is not a foreigner.
Note that 'dare say' is used in this way with the first person singular only.

Need
• It is used to indicate an obligation:
(1) Need I go now?
(2) You need not complete that work today.
(3) You need not go there to see her.
(4) You need not worry about that.
(5) You need not stay here any longer.

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Use of Ought to and Must

Ought to
• It is used to indicate moral obligation or duty:-
(1) A soldier ought to serve his motherland.
(2) We ought to serve our ailing parents.
(3) We ought to obey traffic rules.
(4) You ought to be punctual.
(5) She ought to do this work.

Note that both 'ought to' and 'should' can be used interchangeably. The former expresses moral obligation whereas the latter expresses obligation.

Must
• It is used to indicate necessity or compulsion:-
(1) You must run fast to catch the bus.
(2) You must reach school in time.
(3) You must see the doctor at once.
(4) You must hurry, or you will miss the train.
(5) You must burn midnight oil if you want to secure good marks.
(6) We must fight for liberty.
(7) You must seek forgiveness of your teacher.
(8) She must carry out my orders.
(9) You must clear the dues by the 10th of July.
(10) A servant must obey his master.

• It is used to indicate inevitability:-
(1) All living things must eat to survive.
(2) All living things must grow.
(3) Everybody must die one day.
(4) All living things must breathe.
(5) What can't be cured, must be endured.

Use of May and Might

May
• It is used to indicate possibility:-
(1) It may rain tonight.
(2) It may hail today.
(3) It may snow today.
(4) I may come to see you in the evening.
(5) It may sleet tomorrow.

• It is used to indicate permission:-
(1) May I borrow your bicycle for a day?
(2) May I go to the toilet, sir?
(3) May I go home now?
(4) May I wait for him?
(5) May I come in, madam?

• It is used to indicate a purpose:-
(1) We eat so that we may live.
(2) We earn so that we may spend.
(3) He works hard so that he may get through.
(4) He runs fast so that he may catch the bus.
(5) He speaks aloud so that he may be heard by the audience.

Note that conjunction 'so that' is always followed by may + Ist form of verb in the present tense. Never use 'can' or any other modal verb.

• It is used to indicate a hope or wish:-
(1) May God grant you speedy recovery!
(2) May God bless you!
(3) May you scale great heights in life!
(4) May God grant you all the riches of the world!
(5) May you top the list of successful candidates!

Note that the sentences expressing wish or prayer also start with 'may'. But each of these sentences ends with a mark of exclamation (!).

Might
• It is used to indicate a purpose in the past tense:-
(1) He worked hard so that he might pass the examination.
(2) He ran fast so that he might catch the bus.
(3) He spoke aloud so that he might be heard by the audience.
(4) He earned so that he might spend.
(5) He flattered his boss so that he might be promoted.

Note that conjunction 'so that'
is always followed by might + Ist form of verb in the past tense. Never used 'could' or any other model verb.

• It is used to indicate a lesser possibility:-
(1) It might sleet in the evening.
(2) It might snow tonight.
(3) It might rain today.
(4) It might hail in the afternoon.
(5) It might blow heavily tomorrow.

• It is used as the past tense of 'may':-
(1) The teacher told the students that he might not come next day.
(2) He said that he might come next day.
(3) He told me that he might meet me on Tuesday.
(4) He threatened me that he might reveal the secret to the police.
(5) He informed me that he might give me some money next day.

• It is used to ask permission politely:-
(1) Might I use your mobile phone?
(2) Might I use you pen?
(3) Might I sit down?
(4) Might I know who you are?
(5) Might I go home now?

Use of Shall and Should

Shall
• It is used with the first person in future tense:-
(1) We shall go to a grand party in the evening.
(2) I shall give you a few tips on cooking.
(3) I shall go to America by plane tomorrow.
(4) I shall invite all my friends to tea.
(5) We shall go to the club tomorrow.

• It is used with the second and third persons to indicate promise, threat, command, determination, certainty, etc.:-
(1) Children, you shall have a holiday tomorrow.
(2) Our soldiers shall fight to the last.
(3) You shall speak the truth.
(4) You shall be fired if you don't behave properly.
(5) I shall be leaving as soon as I am called.

Should
It is used to indicate obligation or duty:-
(1) We should obey traffic rules.
(2) You should serve your ailing parents.
(3) He should observe discipline in the classroom.
(4) One should keep one's promise.
(5) We should always speak the truth.

• It is used in indirect speech as the past form of 'shall':-
(1) The teacher advised the students that they should brush their teeth twice a day.
(2) The captain instructed the soldiers that they should fight to the finish.
(3) Mother advised her son that he should always speak the truth.
(4) My father told me that I should never tell a lie.
(5) My parents told me that we should pray to the Almighty daily without fail.

• It is used to indicate a condition in the present tense:-
(1) Should you lose your way, ask somebody.
(2) Should you go out, post this letter.
(3) Should you miss the bus, go by train.
(4) Should you reach there safely, inform me.
(5) Should you play well, you are sure to win.

Note that 'should' is equivalent to 'if'.

• It is used after conjunction 'lest':-
(1) Work hard lest you should fail.
(2) Work carefully lest you should stumble down.
(3) The pickpocket ran away lest he should be caught redhanded by the policeman.
(4) Speak softly lest you should be heard.
(5) Speak softly lest you should be heard by others.

Note that 'lest' is always followed by 'should' irrespective of the tense. In other words, whatever is the tense—present or past or future—'lest' is always followed by 'should'.

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Use of Will and Would

Will

• It is used with the second and third persons in future tense:-
(1) He will fly to America tomorrow.
(2) She will be ten next year.
(3) You will do this work in the evening.
(4) They will leave for Agra next Monday.
(5) Schools will reopen on Monday.

• It is used with the second person in questions, making polite requests, invitations, etc.:-
(1) Will you please do me a favour?
(2) Will you accompany me to the airport?
(3) Will you lend me a hundred rupees?
(4) Will you pass the salad?
(5) Will you please open the windows?
(6) Will you attend my marriage?

• It is used with the first person to indicate determination,
threat, promise, intention, etc.:-
(1) I will teach you a bitter lesson.
(2) I will cross this river, come what may.
(3) I will buy a good book on the English grammar.
(4) We will stay here tonight.
(5) I will try to do better next time.

• It is used with the third person in interrogative sentences:-
(1) Will it rain heavily tonight?
(2) Will he speak the truth?
(3) Will they fight with their neighbours?
(4) Will she go shopping in the evening?
(5) Will they swim in the afternoon?

Would
• It is used as the past tense of 'will':-
(1) My father told me that he would take me to the zoo next Tuesday.
(2) He knew that he would need some money.
(3) I asked him if he would solve the sums.
(4) The teacher asked Mohan if he would pay the fine.
(5) I told her that I would help her in distress.

• It is used to make polite requests and suggestions:-
(1) What would you take?
(2) I would take coffee with burger.
(3) Would you lend me a thousand rupees?
(4) Would you pay me by cheque?
(5) Would you accompany me to the station?

• It is used to describe the consequences of an imagined event:-
(1) If you had your hair cut short, you would look handsome.
(2) If you behave gently, everybody would respect you.
(3) If I won a lottery, I would set-up a school in this village.
(4) If I owned a car, I would drive it by myself.
(5) If I were a bird, I would fly in the sky.

• It is used to describe a condition in the past:-
(1) If I had seen him, I would have talked to him.
(2) If I had been there, I would have beaten him.
(3) If I had owned a car, I would have driven it by myself.
(4) If it had rained on time, the crops would not have been destroyed.
(5) If he had come to me, I would have helped him.

• It is used to express preferences:-
(1) I would like to go there alone.
(2) I would prefer sugar to salt.
(3) I would prefer jogging to cycling.
(4) I would prefer coffee to tea.
(5) I would like to eat a sandwich.

• It is used to comment on characteristic behaviour or habitual or repeated activities:-
(1) I would drink a lot of milk when I was young.
(2) I would go for a walk every morning.
(3) I would fast once a month when I was in college.
(4) I would quarrel a lot when I was a child.
(5) I would fly kites during my childhood.
Note that 'would' is equivalent to 'used to'.

• It is used to make requests using wish:-
(1) I wish they would behave well.
(2) I wish he would not make a noise.
(3) I wish you would listen to your teacher.
(4) I wish you would be sincere.
(5) I wish she would sing sweetly.

Use of Can and Could

Can
• It is used to indicate ability or physical strength:-
(1) He can climb this mountain.
(2) My grandpa can walk for a mile at a stretch.
(3) She can play football.
(4) We can solve this problem.
(5) She can move this heavy trunk by herself.

Note carefully that the first form of the Main Verb is used after 'can' in each of the sentences. Never write or say—I can did this work. It is absolutely wrong. Always write or say—I can do this work.

• It is used to indicate acquired knowledge or skill:-
(1) She can play on the piano.
(2) We can dance very well.
(3) He can sing sweetly.
(4) She can cook food.
(5) My father can fly a plane.

• It is used to indicate that someone is aware of something through one of his senses:-
(1) He can see with his eyes.
(2) She can hear with her ears.
(3) I can feel with my skin.
(4) You can taste with your tongue.
(5) One can smell with one's nose.

• It is used to describe what is considered characteristic, what somebody or something is considered capable of being or doing:-
(1) Tsunami can be lethal at times.
(2) The elephant can be furious at any time.
(3) It can be biting hot here in June and July.
(4) He can be eccentric at times.
(5) It can be windy as well as snowy on hills.

Could
• It is used to indicate the past tense of 'can':-
(1) He ran so fast that he could catch the bus.
(2) He told me that he could read the novel.
(3) I could reach there on time.
(4) I could help him in distress.
(5) He worked so hard that he could stand first in the class.

• It is used to indicate a polite request:-
(1) Could you tell me the way to the nearest inn?
(2) Could you lend me your bicycle for a day?
(3) Could you solve this sum?
(4) Could you postpone the meeting for a few days?
(5) Could you bring me a glass of water?

Please be noted that this use of 'could' is employed in interrogative sentences only.

• It is used to indicate ability in the past:-
(1) When I was a child, I could drink a glass of milk in one draught.
(2) I could run for miles at a stretch when I was in my teens.
(3) When I was ten years old, I could solve crossword puzzles in the twinkling of an eye.
(4) She could play on the mouth-organ when she was six.
(5) My father could memorize ten new English words daily when he was in college.

Use of was, were

"Was" is used in the first and third person singular past. It is used for statements of fact. "Were" is used in the second person singular and plural and first and third person plural. It is used in the subjunctive mood to indicate unreal or hypothetical statements.

Examples:

He was a rich man.
He was not a rich man.
Was he a rich man?
That girl was beautiful.
That girl was not beautiful.
Was that girl beautiful?
Allama Iqbal Was a great man.
He was an honest leader.
They were not students.
We were not theives.
They were brave boys.
Were they good player?
We were not their enemies.
They were sincere people.
He was a proud man.
We were there companions

Use of is, am, are

            Use "is" when the subject is a singular noun or a third person singular pronoun. Use "are" when the subject is a plural noun or a plural pronoun (e.g. we, you, they). Use "am" when the subject is the first person pronoun I. 

Example:

1. He is my friend.
2. He is not my friend.
3. Is he my friend?
4. He is a good player.
5. He is not a good player.
6. Is he a good player?
7. We are students.
8. We are not students 
9. Are we students?
10. England is our country.
11. Pakistan is an Islamic country
12. The moon is beautiful.
13. The sky is clear.
14. My book is not beautiful.
15. They are children.
16. We are naughty children.
17. I am a good boy.
18. I am live in England.
19. I am not going to school.

Use of has, have, had

The words 'has' and 'have' are used as a main verb and auxiliary verb in the present tense. In either case, has is used for the third person singular: he, she, it. As for have, it's used for the third person plural and the first and second persons, singular and plural.

We use the verb had and the past participle for the past perfect: I had finished the work. The past perfect is used in the same way as the present perfect, but it refers to a time in the past, not the present

Examples:

I have a pen.
He has two books.
They have four copies.
Have we a car?
Zeus has one horse.
Millan has four horses.
Azmat has not a beautiful book.
Imran has two bats.
He has a motorcycle.
Have they time to go with us?
I have a pen to give you.
He had two books to give me.

Difference between Can, May

The difference between
Can and May

Many English speakers are confused about the usage of the words ‘can’ and ‘may’. For e.g., ‘Can' I drink water?’ is incorrect. ‘May I drink water?’ is the correct phrase to use in this case.
The key difference between ‘can’ and ‘may’ is that ‘can’ talks about ability and ‘may’ talks about permission.

CAN
Can is used in two cases:
To talk about ability.
I can finish my homework by 5 pm.
Can you finish your homework tonight?
To ask or give permission informally.
Can I use your pen? (To a friend)
You can use my pen. (To a friend)

MAY
May is generally used to ask or give permission formally.
Let us take a situation between a student and a teacher.
May I drink water?
Teacher: Yes, you may.
Let us take a situation between two strangers.
May I borrow your pen?
Yes, you may.

Use of there

To master the differences between "there" and their, keep in mind some few simple rules for there and their: There is a noun, an adverb, a pronoun, or an adjective, but it does not show possession. Only the word their (not there) shows possession. Their is almost always followed by a noun.

Examples:

There are many players in the ground.

There are many flowers in the garden.
There are two cars on the road.
There is a little milk in the jug.
There are birda in the tree.
There arw one hundred apples on the apple tree.
There are ten students in the class room.
There are ten books in the room.
There is cat under the table.
There are two horses behind the wall.
There were formers in the fields.
There were many trees near my house.
There is a play groud near our collage.
There are many toys in the shop.
There are two rooms and one drawing room in my house.

Do you speak English

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There are different rules of Greeting in English at different times in a day. What is "Greetings" the means of "greetings" when we someone at any time in a day there are different words to say for different time’s different rules for different ages of people let’s see.

Use of Greetings

Use of greeting

From Morning to After Noon

            Good morning,

For Exemple:

1.    Good morning,Grandpa!

2.    Good morning,Dad!

3.    Good morning,Sir !

From Noon to Evening

Good Afternoon

For example:

1.    Good afternoon, Grandma!

2.    Good agternoon, Mummy!

3.    Good agternoon, dear!

After 5 O, Clock pm

Good evening,

For example:

1.    Good evening, Uncle!

2.    Good evening, Auntie!

3.    Good evening, dear!

Befor Bed/Sleep

Always used,

1.    Good night!

2.    Sweet dreams,

Any time in a day

Always used,

1.    Good day to you!

At the time of meeting

1.    Pleased to meet you!

At time of meeting, your age fellow

1.    Hi!

2.    Hello!

3.    Before Arrival say,

4.    Goodbye!

5.    Bye bye!

6.    Farewell!

4.    Bye, see you./So long!

To Remember

In English

1.   The short form of Grandfather is “Grandpa”.

2.   For father you can also use “Dad” or “Daddy”.

3.   The short form of Grandmother is “Grandma”.

4.   For mother you can also use “Mom” or “Mummy”.

5.   Always use “Cousin”, Cousin Brother/Cousin Sister is Wrong.

6.   Miss for the unmarried women.

7.   Mrs for married women.

8.   Ms for both married and unmarried women.

Use of Phrases

Some Polite Phrases

1.    I’am sorry, I couldn’t make it that day.

2.    I’m sorry, I couldn’t make it in time.

3.    I’m sorry. I got a little late.

4.    Please convey my apologies.

5.    It was all by mistake.

6.    Please excuse me.

7.    I’m very sorry.

8.    Sorry to have disturbed you.

9.    I beg your pardon.

10.  Allow me to say.

11.  May I have your attention, please.

12.  It’s all yours.

13.  Will you please permit me to speak?

14.  Let me also help you.

15.  Will you please move a bit?

16.  Will you mind speaking a bit softly please?

17.  Will you please let me sit?

18.  Could you spare a few moments for me?

19.  As you please.

20.  Please make yourself comfortable.

21. Sorry for the inconvenience.

22. That’s very/so kind of you.

23. Please help yourself.

24. Glad to meet you.

25. Thanks for your kind/valuable advice.

26.  I will try my level best.

27.  Mr. John has come.

27. He may come at night.

27. Please excuse me.

27. Please pardon me for my mistake.

27. you are mistaking me a doctor.

27. I am sorry for being late.