Get Yourself acquianted with " Infinitives & Gerund " In English:
(1) Infinitives, Passive be + past participle
He wants to be fed.
(The mother will feed the baby)
She wants to be paid for her tea.
She likes to be seen wearing
purple hair.
He needs to be given a long prison sentence because he's a very dangerous person.
This guitar needs to be tuned. It sounds terrible!
They expect their baby to be born in November.
(2) Gerunds, Passive Voice
being + past participle
1. She enjoys being photographed.
(Note: "enjoys" is the main verb. "Being photographed" is a gerund )
2. He hates being photographed.
He doesn't like to have his picture taken.
3. Her baby loves being held.
4. Being served quickly is important for customers in a restaurant.
(Source: SardarSaghrison_FB)
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
PREPOSITION "RAGARDING"
Regarding
1. I have some questions for my doctor regarding some pain in my lower back.
(The preposition "regarding" is very similar to "about.")
2. The president of the company held a meeting regarding the progress of the company over the last year.
3. Vince is talking to someone on the phone regarding a new business opportunity.
4. There is some very interesting and new information regarding baby formula.
5. Alyson got an email and some twitter updates regarding a party this Friday.
6. There was a story in the newspaper today regarding tax cuts.
7. The news story regarding the death of Osama bin Laden was very unexpected.
(2) Through
1. He's walking through a revolving door.
(Click here to see how I make this word. You must put your tongue to your teeth to make the "th" sound.)
2. He's going through the drive-thru to pick up some food.
3. Buses and cars drive through the city.
4. She rode through the forest on her horse.
5. The sun is peeking through the clouds.
6. I ride my bike through this tunnel almost every day.
7. Whales swim through the ocean.
8. He's swimming through the water.
9. They're looking through some albums at a used record shop.
1. I have some questions for my doctor regarding some pain in my lower back.
(The preposition "regarding" is very similar to "about.")
2. The president of the company held a meeting regarding the progress of the company over the last year.
3. Vince is talking to someone on the phone regarding a new business opportunity.
4. There is some very interesting and new information regarding baby formula.
5. Alyson got an email and some twitter updates regarding a party this Friday.
6. There was a story in the newspaper today regarding tax cuts.
7. The news story regarding the death of Osama bin Laden was very unexpected.
(2) Through
1. He's walking through a revolving door.
(Click here to see how I make this word. You must put your tongue to your teeth to make the "th" sound.)
2. He's going through the drive-thru to pick up some food.
3. Buses and cars drive through the city.
4. She rode through the forest on her horse.
5. The sun is peeking through the clouds.
6. I ride my bike through this tunnel almost every day.
7. Whales swim through the ocean.
8. He's swimming through the water.
9. They're looking through some albums at a used record shop.
(Source: sanghrison_facebook)
Saturday, November 17, 2012
PREPOSITION "OUTSIDE"
Outside
1. This is a beautiful place to spend a vacation outside the city.
2. The tourists are walking around outside the temple.
3. He tries to get outside the office whenever possible.
4. Some kids left their bikes outside the store.
5. They're outside their house.
6. This light is left on outside at night.
7. He's outside in the hot sun.
8. They like to cook outside in the summer.
(In this sentence, "outside" is used as an adverb to describe where "they like to cook." )
9. She likes to be outside in the winter.
10. The outside of a peach is fuzzy and a little thick; the inside is sweet and juicy.
(In this sentence, "outside" is used a noun: "The outside...")
(2) Over
2. The tourists are walking around outside the temple.
3. He tries to get outside the office whenever possible.
4. Some kids left their bikes outside the store.
5. They're outside their house.
6. This light is left on outside at night.
7. He's outside in the hot sun.
8. They like to cook outside in the summer.
(In this sentence, "outside" is used as an adverb to describe where "they like to cook." )
9. She likes to be outside in the winter.
10. The outside of a peach is fuzzy and a little thick; the inside is sweet and juicy.
(In this sentence, "outside" is used a noun: "The outside...")
(2) Over
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
FLOOD AT SMAN 2 TELUK KERAMAT
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FLOOD AT SCHOOL
Look at the school...there are so much water. Our school is flooding. we need help. we need help from the local government. How can we handle this situation?
however, the students still have spirit to go to school. they still study together in class. Although the classes have much water.
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they are very happy...!!!
hehhe...heehee...!
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
PREPOSITION 'OFF'
Off
1. This tire is not on the truck. It's off. It's off the truck.
(The preposition "off" is often used with verbs and other prepositions such as "of.")
2. His jacket is off.
He's taking off his hat.
(The "verb" take is often used with "off" when clothes are removed from the body.)
3. The lights are off.
("Off" is used as an adjective in this sentence.)
4. She's talking right now, but soon she'll be off the phone.
5. This airplane is off the ground.
6. His shoes are off his feet.
His shoes are off of his feet.
His shoes are off.
7. The dog jumped up on the table, but he must get off.
(The verb "get" is often used with "off": get off the bus; get off the plane; get off the train; get off the elevator. )
8. He's taking some cheeseburgers off the grill.
(take off = remove)
9. I got this recipe for Vietnamese-style spring rolls off the internet.
(You get information "off the internet" or "from the internet.")
10. He's working right now, but in a few hours this police officer will be off duty.
(off = not working)
(2) On
He has a laptop computer on his desk.
His feet are also on his desk.
My friend Pedro lives in an apartment on this street.
She has a ring on her finger.
He has a hat on his head.
He also has some sunglasses on his face.
He's not going to be on time.
She's riding on a skateboard.
He's riding on his father's shoulders.
The news is on TV.
She's reporting about a house that is on fire .
These children are running on the beach.
He spilled ketchup on his tie.
There will be stain on his shirt and on his tie if he doesn't clean them.
(Source: Saghirison_facebook)
1. This tire is not on the truck. It's off. It's off the truck.
(The preposition "off" is often used with verbs and other prepositions such as "of.")
2. His jacket is off.
He's taking off his hat.
(The "verb" take is often used with "off" when clothes are removed from the body.)
3. The lights are off.
("Off" is used as an adjective in this sentence.)
4. She's talking right now, but soon she'll be off the phone.
5. This airplane is off the ground.
6. His shoes are off his feet.
His shoes are off of his feet.
His shoes are off.
7. The dog jumped up on the table, but he must get off.
(The verb "get" is often used with "off": get off the bus; get off the plane; get off the train; get off the elevator. )
8. He's taking some cheeseburgers off the grill.
(take off = remove)
9. I got this recipe for Vietnamese-style spring rolls off the internet.
(You get information "off the internet" or "from the internet.")
10. He's working right now, but in a few hours this police officer will be off duty.
(off = not working)
(2) On
He has a laptop computer on his desk.
His feet are also on his desk.
My friend Pedro lives in an apartment on this street.
She has a ring on her finger.
He has a hat on his head.
He also has some sunglasses on his face.
He's not going to be on time.
She's riding on a skateboard.
He's riding on his father's shoulders.
The news is on TV.
She's reporting about a house that is on fire .
These children are running on the beach.
He spilled ketchup on his tie.
There will be stain on his shirt and on his tie if he doesn't clean them.
(Source: Saghirison_facebook)
Thursday, November 1, 2012
PREPOSITION "IN FRONT OF & FROM"
Instead of
1. Instead of sports, he likes academics.
or ...
He likes academics instead of sports.
(instead of = something replaces another thing; something is preferred over another thing.)
2. He chose a military career instead of going to college.
or
1. Instead of sports, he likes academics.
or ...
He likes academics instead of sports.
(instead of = something replaces another thing; something is preferred over another thing.)
2. He chose a military career instead of going to college.
or
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
PREPOSITION - EXCEPT
Except
1. He likes to play all sports except soccer.
(except = but not. He doesn't like to play soccer.)
2. Except for when it snows, they spend a lot of time outdoors.
Note: This example uses "except" as a conjunction.
3. Normally, I eat healthy food except for donuts.
4. Except for his keyboarding skills, he's pretty good at using a computer.
5. I remembered to bring everything today except my keys. I forgot them at home.
6. The mail is picked up from this mailbox every day except Sunday.
7. He gets along with everyone except his wife.
(He doesn't get along with his wife.)
8. She gets along with everyone except her husband.
(She doesn't get along with her husband.)
9. This soup tastes good except it needs salt.
(The soup doesn't have any salt in it.)
*This example uses "except" as a conjunction. A clause, "it needs salt" follows "except."
(2) For
1. She's posing for a picture.
2. Window boxes are great for growing flowers.
3. Broccoli is good for you.
4. He's making some food for his friends.
5. He works for a bank.
He needs to wear a suit for his job.
6. This anteater is looking for some food.
7. He's looking for a bathroom.
8. You need to get some oil for your car.
9. He's buying some cotton candy for his son.
(Sumber: Sanghrison_Facebook)
1. He likes to play all sports except soccer.
(except = but not. He doesn't like to play soccer.)
2. Except for when it snows, they spend a lot of time outdoors.
Note: This example uses "except" as a conjunction.
3. Normally, I eat healthy food except for donuts.
4. Except for his keyboarding skills, he's pretty good at using a computer.
5. I remembered to bring everything today except my keys. I forgot them at home.
6. The mail is picked up from this mailbox every day except Sunday.
7. He gets along with everyone except his wife.
(He doesn't get along with his wife.)
8. She gets along with everyone except her husband.
(She doesn't get along with her husband.)
9. This soup tastes good except it needs salt.
(The soup doesn't have any salt in it.)
*This example uses "except" as a conjunction. A clause, "it needs salt" follows "except."
(2) For
1. She's posing for a picture.
2. Window boxes are great for growing flowers.
3. Broccoli is good for you.
4. He's making some food for his friends.
5. He works for a bank.
He needs to wear a suit for his job.
6. This anteater is looking for some food.
7. He's looking for a bathroom.
8. You need to get some oil for your car.
9. He's buying some cotton candy for his son.
(Sumber: Sanghrison_Facebook)
Thursday, October 25, 2012
PREPOSITIONS "ON CONTRARY TO"
1.Stealing from others is contrary to many people's beliefs.
2. Owning a gun is contrary to Darryl's belief in nonviolence.
3. The existence of ghosts is contrary to reason.
4. Some people believe that the world is only six thousand years old, a belief that runs contrary to the existence of million-year-old mountains.
5. Rena decided to marry Orville though it was contrary to her parents wishes.
6. Our tour guide told us us some things about the building that were contrary to the truth.
7. She told a story about the incident that was contrary to the facts.
"contrary to" is similar to "against" or "the opposite of"
(2) Despite
1. Many people never try making their own bread despite the simplicity of the bread-making process.
2. Despite the low-cost of commuting by train versus commuting by car, many Americans still choose to drive a car to work.
3. Tony is going to use an axe to cut down a tree in his backyard despite a lack of experience with axes.
4. Despite a weather forecast of heavy rain, Dave and Belinda decided to go camping.
5. Beekeeping is an interesting and important occupation despite the dangers of getting stung by bees.
6. Despite the feelings of his coworkers, Robert turns the radio up a little too loud when he's at his desk.
7. I woke up late this morning despite setting my alarm clock for 5:30 a.m.
2. Owning a gun is contrary to Darryl's belief in nonviolence.
3. The existence of ghosts is contrary to reason.
4. Some people believe that the world is only six thousand years old, a belief that runs contrary to the existence of million-year-old mountains.
5. Rena decided to marry Orville though it was contrary to her parents wishes.
6. Our tour guide told us us some things about the building that were contrary to the truth.
7. She told a story about the incident that was contrary to the facts.
"contrary to" is similar to "against" or "the opposite of"
(2) Despite
1. Many people never try making their own bread despite the simplicity of the bread-making process.
2. Despite the low-cost of commuting by train versus commuting by car, many Americans still choose to drive a car to work.
3. Tony is going to use an axe to cut down a tree in his backyard despite a lack of experience with axes.
4. Despite a weather forecast of heavy rain, Dave and Belinda decided to go camping.
5. Beekeeping is an interesting and important occupation despite the dangers of getting stung by bees.
6. Despite the feelings of his coworkers, Robert turns the radio up a little too loud when he's at his desk.
7. I woke up late this morning despite setting my alarm clock for 5:30 a.m.
(Sumber: Sanghrison_facebook)
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
PREPOSITION 'AROUND'
Around
1. It would be interesting to travel around the world someday.
2. They put their arms around each other.
3. They planted a lot of gardens around their house.
4. The place I need to go to is just around the corner.
5. It's fun to hang around downtown San Francisco during the day.
6. This man is very comfortable with working around bees.
7. When classes are over, he likes to walk around the school and talk to people.
8.
A: Do you know what time it is?
B: I think it's around 1:00.
9. He looks like he's around 30 years old.
(2) As far as
1. She's able to take good pictures with her camera as far as 200 yards away.
2. He can hit something with his rifle as far as a mile away.
3. He can throw the football as far as 70 yards.
4. He has meetings scheduled as far as August.
5. She can ride her bike as far as the end of the street.
6. I can smell Henrietta's fried chicken as far as half a mile.
7. We went as far as the Statue of Liberty today while walking around New York.
"As far as" is similar to "up to" when describing distance.
You can also use "as far as" as a conjunction.
(Sumber: Sanghrison_Facebook)
2. They put their arms around each other.
3. They planted a lot of gardens around their house.
4. The place I need to go to is just around the corner.
5. It's fun to hang around downtown San Francisco during the day.
6. This man is very comfortable with working around bees.
7. When classes are over, he likes to walk around the school and talk to people.
8.
A: Do you know what time it is?
B: I think it's around 1:00.
9. He looks like he's around 30 years old.
(2) As far as
1. She's able to take good pictures with her camera as far as 200 yards away.
2. He can hit something with his rifle as far as a mile away.
3. He can throw the football as far as 70 yards.
4. He has meetings scheduled as far as August.
5. She can ride her bike as far as the end of the street.
6. I can smell Henrietta's fried chicken as far as half a mile.
7. We went as far as the Statue of Liberty today while walking around New York.
"As far as" is similar to "up to" when describing distance.
You can also use "as far as" as a conjunction.
(Sumber: Sanghrison_Facebook)
Friday, October 12, 2012
PREPOSITION in ENGLISH
Get Yourself Cognizant With " Preposition " In English:
(1) Above
1. The clouds above the trees are moving very slowly today.
2. He lifted his bike above his head.
3. The "Do Not Enter" sign is above the "Wrong Way" sign.
(1) Above
1. The clouds above the trees are moving very slowly today.
2. He lifted his bike above his head.
3. The "Do Not Enter" sign is above the "Wrong Way" sign.
vocabulary
Brawny
/bro-ni/
adj.
powerful;
mazboot; taqatwar;
Afridi is a brawny player.
/bro-ni/
adj.
powerful;
mazboot; taqatwar;
Afridi is a brawny player.
Afridi aik mazboot khilari hai.
Broach
/bro-ch/
v.
Broach
/bro-ch/
v.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
QUESTION WORDS
Question Words
This page lists all the question words that you need to know when asking a question for information.
(!) How: method / manner / situation
Q: How do you know her?
A: I know her from school. Her name is Nella.
Q: How did you figure out that problem?
A: I worked it out on the blackboard.
Q: How do I get to Lake Street from here?
A: Go straight and take a left.
Q: How did you make the crust for this pie?
A: I used flour, shortening, salt, and ice water.
Q: How do you like your coffee?
A: I like it with a little bit of cream.
(2) How about: (Do you want to.....?)
This page lists all the question words that you need to know when asking a question for information.
(!) How: method / manner / situation
Q: How do you know her?
A: I know her from school. Her name is Nella.
Q: How did you figure out that problem?
A: I worked it out on the blackboard.
Q: How do I get to Lake Street from here?
A: Go straight and take a left.
Q: How did you make the crust for this pie?
A: I used flour, shortening, salt, and ice water.
Q: How do you like your coffee?
A: I like it with a little bit of cream.
(2) How about: (Do you want to.....?)
Monday, October 8, 2012
EMBEDDED QUESTIONS
Embedded Questions
An embedded question is contained within a statement or a question. The important thing here is word order:
1. I don't know where the library is.
2. Do you know where the library is?
compare to:
An embedded question is contained within a statement or a question. The important thing here is word order:
1. I don't know where the library is.
2. Do you know where the library is?
compare to:
Sunday, October 7, 2012
TAG QUESTIONS
Tag Questions
A tag question starts out as a statement and then becomes a question at the end. There are different reasons for using tag questions, but usually it's because you have an idea of what the answer might be.
Examples:
You want to learn English, don't you?
We've had some really good weather, haven't we?
She can help you with your homework, can't she?
Notice the subject is repeated at the end of the question, and the helping verb (auxiliary verb) is used to reinforce the tense of the verb.
The first question is in the present tense; therefore, use "do" as the helping verb. In this question, I know you want to learn English:
You want to learn English, don't you?
The second question is in the present perfect; therefore, use "have" as the helping verb. Remember that your choice of helping verb sometimes depends on the subject. In this question, we both know that the weather has been great:
We've had some really nice weather, haven't we?
How about a question in which "he" is the subject and there's a contraction:
He's made a lot of friends in school, hasn't he?
The third question uses a modal verb, "can," so you simply make it negative before the subject. In this question, I think the person can help you, but I might not be sure:
She can help you with your homework, can't she?
Tag questions can start out in the negative and then end in the affirmative:
It hasn't been a very good day, has it?
They don't like to eat different kinds of food, do they?
You wouldn't do that, would you?
Here are some more examples:
A tag question starts out as a statement and then becomes a question at the end. There are different reasons for using tag questions, but usually it's because you have an idea of what the answer might be.
Examples:
You want to learn English, don't you?
We've had some really good weather, haven't we?
She can help you with your homework, can't she?
Notice the subject is repeated at the end of the question, and the helping verb (auxiliary verb) is used to reinforce the tense of the verb.
The first question is in the present tense; therefore, use "do" as the helping verb. In this question, I know you want to learn English:
You want to learn English, don't you?
The second question is in the present perfect; therefore, use "have" as the helping verb. Remember that your choice of helping verb sometimes depends on the subject. In this question, we both know that the weather has been great:
We've had some really nice weather, haven't we?
How about a question in which "he" is the subject and there's a contraction:
He's made a lot of friends in school, hasn't he?
The third question uses a modal verb, "can," so you simply make it negative before the subject. In this question, I think the person can help you, but I might not be sure:
She can help you with your homework, can't she?
Tag questions can start out in the negative and then end in the affirmative:
It hasn't been a very good day, has it?
They don't like to eat different kinds of food, do they?
You wouldn't do that, would you?
Here are some more examples:
STILL AND ANYMORE
Still and Anymore
"Still" indicates that something is happening or not happening up to the present.
Examples:
He still likes to go to that restaurant.
or
We are still trying to learn how to use this computer.
or
I still haven't seen that movie.
"Anymore" is used with negative statements and questions. It indicates that something is finished or not happening. It often appears at the end of a sentence.
I don't like to go there anymore.
or
"Still" indicates that something is happening or not happening up to the present.
Examples:
He still likes to go to that restaurant.
or
We are still trying to learn how to use this computer.
or
I still haven't seen that movie.
"Anymore" is used with negative statements and questions. It indicates that something is finished or not happening. It often appears at the end of a sentence.
I don't like to go there anymore.
or
Saturday, October 6, 2012
EITHER & NEITHER
Either and Neither
"Either" and "neither" are used in almost the same way as "so" and "too," but they are used with negative verbs.
Examples:
I didn't get enough to eat, and you didn't either.
or
I didn't get enough to eat, and neither did you.
Pay attention to word order. "Either" goes at the end of the sentence after the negative helping verb, and "neither" goes after the conjunction, then the helping verb, and then the subject.
It's important to notice that words following "neither" are not negative. You shouldn't use double negatives in English.
When two situations are the same, you could write a sentence like this:
William doesn't work there, and John doesn't work there.
But this is better:
"Either" and "neither" are used in almost the same way as "so" and "too," but they are used with negative verbs.
Examples:
I didn't get enough to eat, and you didn't either.
or
I didn't get enough to eat, and neither did you.
Pay attention to word order. "Either" goes at the end of the sentence after the negative helping verb, and "neither" goes after the conjunction, then the helping verb, and then the subject.
It's important to notice that words following "neither" are not negative. You shouldn't use double negatives in English.
When two situations are the same, you could write a sentence like this:
William doesn't work there, and John doesn't work there.
But this is better:
Friday, October 5, 2012
SO AND TOO
So and Too
"So" and "too" are useful words that can make your sentences shorter but stronger. The examples here show them used with conjunctions, but there are many applications for these words.
Examples:
I went to a movie, and my friend did, too.
or
I went to a movie, and so did my friend.
Pay attention to word order. "Too" goes at the end of the sentence, and "so" goes after the conjunction, then the helping verb, and then the subject.
When two situations are the same, you could write a sentence like this:
I like to eat pizza, and my children like to eat pizza.
But this is better:
I like to eat pizza, and my children do, too.
or
I like to eat pizza, and so do my children.
Here are some more examples:
He likes to cook, and she does, too.
or
"So" and "too" are useful words that can make your sentences shorter but stronger. The examples here show them used with conjunctions, but there are many applications for these words.
Examples:
I went to a movie, and my friend did, too.
or
I went to a movie, and so did my friend.
Pay attention to word order. "Too" goes at the end of the sentence, and "so" goes after the conjunction, then the helping verb, and then the subject.
When two situations are the same, you could write a sentence like this:
I like to eat pizza, and my children like to eat pizza.
But this is better:
I like to eat pizza, and my children do, too.
or
I like to eat pizza, and so do my children.
Here are some more examples:
He likes to cook, and she does, too.
or
CERITA GILA ANAK-ANAK SMK
A crazy story by SMK STUDENTS
first story
The cat love the mouse, the cat give flower for the mouse. the cat eat a banana with the mouse on the table. after that, they watch the television. and then they are on the bus, go to the market.
second story;
in the morning, i and my mother buy dictionary, pen, and book in the market. there is I meet the elephant. speed run by the car and i also meet a dog bring sunflower to ask back love to a cat. my family to consist of i, my father, my mother, my sister and my uncle. i and my mother go back home by bus. at the moment i open the door, i shock to see a mouse sit on the chair with use hat during eat banana and watch TV. A marker coming to my house. he says, 'my house very good'. my brush color is yellow, and water pond color is red, i borrow bowl with my uncle, i see from window a ship fly on air. it is amazing.
Bila kamu faham dengan maksud tulisan ini, kamu pasti
first story
The cat love the mouse, the cat give flower for the mouse. the cat eat a banana with the mouse on the table. after that, they watch the television. and then they are on the bus, go to the market.
second story;
in the morning, i and my mother buy dictionary, pen, and book in the market. there is I meet the elephant. speed run by the car and i also meet a dog bring sunflower to ask back love to a cat. my family to consist of i, my father, my mother, my sister and my uncle. i and my mother go back home by bus. at the moment i open the door, i shock to see a mouse sit on the chair with use hat during eat banana and watch TV. A marker coming to my house. he says, 'my house very good'. my brush color is yellow, and water pond color is red, i borrow bowl with my uncle, i see from window a ship fly on air. it is amazing.
Bila kamu faham dengan maksud tulisan ini, kamu pasti
Thursday, October 4, 2012
WISH SENTENCES
Using "Wish"
Similar to conditional sentences are those that use "wish" to express something isn't true now, or it wasn't true in the past. To make sentences with "wish" properly, a knowledge of the Sequence of Tenses is important.
I wish I had more money.
(This describes a present situation. In fact, I don't have more money.)
She wishes he would talk to her more often.
(This also describe a present situation. Notice that the modal verb "would" is used here. "Would" and "could" are frequently used in these kinds of sentences.)
They wish they hadn't bought that house.
Similar to conditional sentences are those that use "wish" to express something isn't true now, or it wasn't true in the past. To make sentences with "wish" properly, a knowledge of the Sequence of Tenses is important.
I wish I had more money.
(This describes a present situation. In fact, I don't have more money.)
She wishes he would talk to her more often.
(This also describe a present situation. Notice that the modal verb "would" is used here. "Would" and "could" are frequently used in these kinds of sentences.)
They wish they hadn't bought that house.
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