Basic english {I'd rather + (verb) }

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I'd rather + (verb)

I'd' is a contraction of the words 'I had' or'I would.'When using it with the word 'rather' you are suggesting you would like to do or prefer one thing more than another.
Here are some examples:
"I'd rather talk about this later."
"I'd like to eat at home than go get fast food."
"I'd rather ski than snowboard."
"I'd rather stay late than come in early tomorrow."
"I'd rather handle the problem myself."
"I had rather go home than stay out too late."
"I had rather listen to my parents or get in trouble."
"I would rather exercise than sit on the couch all day."
"I would rather complete my task early."
"I would rather know the answer."

Basic english { I don't have time to + (verb)}

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I don't have time to + (verb)

The word 'don't' is a contraction of the words 'do not.' When adding 'have time to' you are simply stating that you have other obligations and all other things considered must wait.

Here are some examples:
"I don't have time to explain."
"I don't have time to eat."
"I don't have time to exercise."
"I don't have time to watch my favorite TV show."
"I don't have time to talk."

You can also use the phrase 'I don't' to express things you do not like, things you do not understand, or things you do not do.
Here are some examples:
"I don't eat meat."
"I don't like the rain."
"I don't understand Spanish."
"I do not understand what you are saying."
"I do not like scary movies."
"I do not like sports."

Basic english {I didn't mean to + (verb) }

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I didn't mean to + (verb)

The word 'didn't' is a contraction of the words 'did not'.  When using it in a sentence with the words 'mean to' you are informing someone that you did something you regret or are sorry for.  This could have been a physical, mental or verbal action.

Here are some examples:
"I didn't mean to hurt your feelings."
"I didn't mean to call you so late."
"I didn't mean to lie about what happened."
"I didn't mean to embarrass you."
"I didn't mean to stay out so late."
"I did not mean to say those things."
"I did not mean to leave you out."
"I did not mean to make you confused."
"I did not mean to think you were involved."
"I did not mean to cause trouble."

Basic english {I was about to + (verb) }

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I was about to + (verb)

When stating 'I was about to' you are informing someone that you were going to do something, but another event prevented you from doing it.  It is similar to 'I am about to' but the difference is that you will not do it any longer.  Since you will not do it any longer, it becomes apast event.  That is why we use 'was' instead of 'am'

Here is an example conversation to help you understand.
A: Hi Mike.  I need to ask you a favor.
B: Hey Bob.  what do you need?
A: Can you drive me to the convenient store?  My car is in the shop and we really need to get milk.
B: Sure.  I can do that.
A: Were you in the middle of something? I don't want to bother you.
B: I was about to watch a movie, but that can wait.

In this case, he cannot say, "I am about to watch a movie" because he will not bewatching it because he has to drive his friend.  You use "I was about to" when you will not be doing something immediately because of some other event.

Here are some examples:
"I was about to go out."
"I was about to go to dinner."
"I was about to go to bed."
"I was about to go to work."
"I was about to say the same thing."
"I was about to call you."
"I was about to send you an email."
"I was about to mow my grass."
"I was about to order us some drinks."
"I was about to watch television."

Basic english { I would like to + (verb) }

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I would like to + (verb)

This sentence lets someone know what you would be interested in doing.  This can be a physical, mental or verbal action.

Here are some examples:
"I would like to answer that question."
"I would like to compete in a cooking contest."
"I would like to explain myself."
"I would like to invite you over."
"I would like to practice."
"I would like to become a doctor."
"I would like to see you more often."
"I would like to thank you."
"I would like to learn about animals."
"I would like to meet the President."

Basic english {I wanna + (verb) }

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I wanna + (verb)

The word 'wanna' is incorrect grammatically.  It is equivalent to 'want to.' When combined with the word 'I' it helps communicate something you wantto do.

Here are some examples:
"I wanna talk."
"I wanna search for a job."
"I wanna order some food."
"I wanna marry her."
"I wanna listen to that song."

By adding the word 'don't' you can change the meaning of what you are saying to something you 'want' to do to something you 'do not' want to do.

Here are some examples:
"I don't wanna talk."
"I don't wanna search for a job."
"I don't wanna marry her."
"I don't wanna listen to that song."
"I don't wanna order some food."

Basic english {I have to + (verb)}

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I have to + (verb)

The words 'have to' describe something that needs to take place soon. It expresses certainty, necessity, or obligation.

Here are some examples:
"I have to switch schools."
"I have to use the telephone."
"I have to go to the bathroom."
"I have to leave."
"I have to unpack my bags."

You can also add the word 'don't' to suggest that someone is not required to do something.
"I don't have to switch schools."
"I don't have to use the telephone."
"I don't have to go to the bathroom."
"I don't have to leave."
"I don't have to unpack my bags."

Basic english {I used to + (verb)}

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I used to + (verb)
Used to' expresses something that was done in the past, and is not usually done now.

Here are some examples:
"I used to develop websites."
"I used to jog every day."
"I used to paint."
"I used to smoke."
"I used to work from home."
"I used to live in California."
"I used to go to the beach every day."
"I used to sing in a choir."
"I used to like vegetables."
"I used to start work at 6 o'clock."

Basic english {I have + (past participle)}

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I have + (past participle)

Again, 'I have' shows possession or something acquired. By adding a past participle you are informing someone of a past or completed action done by you.

Here are some examples:
"I have done it."
"I have heard that before."
"I have driven a car."
"I have forgotten the words."
"I have read that book."
"I have eaten at that restaurant before."
"I have flown in an airplane."
"I have forgiven you."
"I have seen you before."
"I have written a letter."

Basic english {I have + (noun)}

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I have + (noun)

By using the words 'I have' you are informing someone of something you have possession of or have acquired.

Here are some examples:
"I have a cat."
"I have a nice car."
"I have a house."
"I have a computer."
"I have a headache."

You may hear the words 'cannot' and 'won't' used with 'I have.' By adding theseyou can express what you will not put up with or allow.

Here are some examples:
"I cannot have that behavior in my house."
"I cannot have you over tonight."
"I won't have anything to do with that."
"I won't have it any other way."

Basic english {I'm gonna + (verb)}

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I'm gonna + (verb)

The word 'gonna' is incorrect grammatically. The equivalent in proper grammar would be 'going to.'  When using the word 'gonna' you are telling someone what you are planning to do at that moment or in the near future.

Here are some examples:
"I'm gonna have some coffee."
"I'm gonna go to work."
"I'm gonna eat some cake."
"I'm gonna send out my resume."
"I'm gonna run a marathon."
"I'm gonna ask her out for dinner."
"I'm gonna stop smoking."
"I'm gonna help my friends."
"I'm gonna take swim lessons."
"I'm gonna read a book."

Basic english (I'm trying + (verb))

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I'm trying + (verb)

I am trying' informs someone that you are attempting to accomplish somethingusing bodily, mental, or spiritual strength. By adding a verb to 'I'm trying' you are pointing out exactly what it is you are attempting to do.

Here are some examples:
"I'm trying to get a job."
"I'm trying to call my family."
"I'm trying to enjoy my dinner."
"I'm trying to educate myself."
"I'm trying to explain myself."
"I'm trying new food."
"I'm trying to eat healthy."
"I'm trying to understand."

You may also hear the word 'trying' used to express a way someone is feeling.  In this manner, it expresses strain or distress.
Here are some examples:
"Learning new things can be trying on you."
"That marathon was very trying on me."

Basic english(I'm getting)

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I'm getting

When combining the words 'I am' and 'getting' you are telling someone 'you' aregaining possession, being affected by or have plans to seek out and obtain a particular thing.

Here are some examples:
"I'm getting better."
"I'm getting ready for bed."
"I'm getting a tooth ache."
"I'm getting a cold."
"I'm getting married."
"I'm getting tired."
"I'm getting good at reading."
"I'm getting a new car."
"I'm getting a job."
"I'm getting a puppy."

Basic english (I'm + (verb))

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I'm + (verb)
I'm' is a contraction of the words 'I am.' By adding a verb to 'I'm' this lets you express an action or occurrence about yourself.

Here are some examples:
"I'm eating lunch."
"I'm brushing my teeth."
"I'm scared."
"I'm driving to work."
"I'm crying."
"I'm typing an email."
"I'm cooking dinner."
"I'm combing my hair."
"I'm hanging a picture."
"I am texting."
"I am dancing."
"I am interested in the job."
"I am exercising."
"I am sad."
"I am learning."

Basic english (I'm good at)

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I'm good at
Again, 'I'm' is used here as 'I am.'  'Good at' informs someone what you excel at and are comfortable doing.

Here are some examples:
"I'm good at drawing."
"I'm good at video games."
"I'm good at swimming."
"I'm good at driving."
"I'm good at reading."
"I'm good at sports."
"I'm good at writing."
"I'm good at math."
"I'm good at dancing."
"I'm good at chess."

Basic english ( I'm in/at/on )

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I'm in/at/on

Describes an action you are doing.Most commonly, you would use the word'in' when entering a physical location such as a room or a building.

Here are some examples:
"I'm in the shower."
"I'm in the lobby."
"I'm in a car."
"I'm in a house."
"I'm in a school.

"Using the word 'at' helps tell someone where you currently are. The difference between 'at' and 'in' is that the physical location is general.

Here are some examples:
"I'm at the grocery."
"I'm at the mall."
"I'm at the doctor's office."
"I'm at the park."
"I'm at the airport."However, in some cases you can use 'at' and 'in' interchangeably.

Here are some examples:
"I'm at the mall."
"I'm in the mall."
"I'm at the park."
"I'm in the park."
"I'm at the grocery."
"I'm in the grocery."

Using the word 'on' is referring to a non physical location such as your time being utilized by something else.

Here are some examples:
"I'm on the phone."
"I'm on my computer."
"I'm on a bus."

Basic english (I'm)

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I'm

I'm' is an abbreviation for the word 'I AM.'It is used in combination with other words to tell someone about yourself or to describe something you are doing.

Here are some examples:
"I'm so tired."
"I'm confused."
"I'm happy."
"I'm twenty three years old."
"I'm hungry."
"I'm nervous."
"I'm excited."
"I'm leaving work."
"I'm thirsty."
"I'm from Seattle."

Chapter-2 (Use of Is/Am/Are) Useful tips :

(i). Am का प्रयोग I के साथ किया जाता है. जबकि isका प्रयोग singular subjects जैसेs & he, she, Ram, Sita, this, that आदि के साथ तथा are का प्रयोग plural subjects जैसेs & we, you, they, these, those आदि के साथ होता है.

(ii). I’m I am का संक्षिप्त रूप है जो कि बोलचाल में काफ़ी प्रचलित है. I’m के  समान ही अन्य संक्षिप्त रूपों का भी अभ्यास करें जैसेsa  & That is का संक्षिप्त रूप That’s] She is का संक्षिप्त रूप She’s] He isका संक्षिप्त रूप he’s] We are का संक्षिप्त रूपwe’re] They are का संक्षिप्त रूप They’re तथाYou are  का संक्षिप्त रूप you’re है.

(iii). Negative sentences बनाने के लिएis/are/am के बाद ‘not’ का प्रयोग किया जाता है.

(iv). Interrogative sentences बनाने के लिएis/are/am को वाक्य के शुरू में लगाया जाता है.

(Use of Is/Am/Are) Interrogative Sentences (प्रश्नवाचक वाक्य)

क्या तुम एक अध्यापक हो?Are you a teacher?

क्या वह बैलगाड़ी है?Is that a bullock cart?

क्या यह तुम्हारा पेन है?Is this your pen?

क्या सुजीत एक लेखक है?Is Sujeet a writer?

क्या वह भूखी है?Is she hungry?

क्या तुम बीमार हो?Are you ill?

क्या वे सैनिक हैं?Are they soldiers?

क्या हम मजदूर हैं?Are we labourers?

क्या बक्सा भारी है?Is the box heavy?

क्या ये प्लेटें हैं?Are these dishes?

(Use of Is/Am/Are) Negative Sentences (नकारात्मक वाक्य)

मैं डॉक्टर नहीं हूँ.I’m not a doctor.

यह कार नहीं है.This is not a car.

यह साइकिल नहीं है.This is not a cycle.

वह मंदिर नहीं है.That’s not a temple.

तुम उदास नहीं हो.You’re not sad.

वे खुश नहीं हैं.They’re not happy.

हम विद्यार्थी नहीं हैं.We’re not students.

वे खिलाड़ी नहीं हैं.They’re not players.

यह मूर्ति नहीं है.This is not a statue.

ये बाल्टियाँ नहीं हैं.These are not buckets.