PRESENT TENSE

PRESENT TENSE

Positive
I am - I'm -
He is - He's
She is - She's
It is - It's
We are - We're
You are - You're
They are - They're

I am a student.
He is a conductor.
She is a school teacher.
It is a good day today.
We are at home all day.
You are a good cook.
They are members of the same club.

Negative
I am not - I'm not
He is not - He's not - He isn't
She is not - She's not - She isn't
It is not -It's not - It isn't
We are not - We're not - We aren't
You are not - You're not - You aren't
They are not - They're not -They aren't

I'm not afraid.
He is not (he isn't ) at home now.
She is not (she isn't) American.
It is not (it isn't) cold at the moment.
We are not (we aren't) part of this assignment.
You are not (you aren't) an engineer.
They are not (they aren't) in the garden.

QuestionsAm I?
Is he?
Is she?
Is it?
Are we?
Are you?
Are they?

Am I early?
Is he married or single?
Is she at school?
Is it (the train) on time?
Are we in the photograph?
Are you hungry?
Are they (your shoes) new?

BRYAN, phone: +91 92232 03441 / 77100 27662
The Common Sense School​

Application for a job - Sales Assistant - Letter

Application for a job - Sales Assistant - Letter

153 Vijay Apts.,
Ram Nagar, Charkop (W),
Mumbai 400067

To
The Manager
Speed Creations
L. T. Road, Mumbai Central
Mumbai 400101

Subject: Application for the post of Sales Assistant

Dear Sir,
In response to your advertisement in the TOI of May 30, 2015 for the post of Sales Assistant, I submit application for the same.

I have a degree in Management Studies and a post graduate diploma in Marketing and Sales Management. My recent experience with Jimmy and Romy as Sales Executive has given me sufficient experience and exposure.

I have excellent inter personal skills, and a positive attitude towards work. Kindly permit me to elaborate my skills at a personal interview.

Yours faithfully,
Jack James


Bryan, phone: +91 92232 03441 / 77100 27662
The Common Sense School

WORDS WITH APPROPRIATE PREPOSITIONS

WORDS WITH APPROPRIATE PREPOSITIONS

A
Abide by - You must abide by the terms of this agreement.
Abound in - This area abounds (is rich) in valuable minerals.
Abundance of - There is abundance of wheat in Punjab this year....
Absent from - Rachel has been absent from class for three days.
Absorbed in - He is completely absorbed in his research work.
Abstain from - The labourers abstained from work today.
Acceptable to - This suggestion is not acceptable at all.
Access to - I have no access to the Prime Minister.
Accuse of - Gopal was accused of theft.
Acquainted with - I am acquainted with his family only.
Acquitted of - Rajesh was acquitted of all charges.
Adapt to - You must learn to adapt to the changing circumstances.
Addicted to - Youngsters are addicted to mobile phone games.
Adjacent to - Hotel Swaraj is adjacent to the railway station.
Admit to - Govind was admitted to hospital last week.
Affiliate to - Most colleges are affiliated to the University.
Afflict with - He was afflicted with serious injuries.
Agree to - We agreed to his proposal immediately.
Agree with - Coffee doesn't agree with many people.
Agree upon - We agreed upon a definite course of action.
Aim at - We achieved all that we aimed at.
Alight from - He was the first to alight from the plane.
Allotted to - I completed the task allotted to me.
Allude to - He alluded (hint at) to a story in the Ramayana.
Amazed at - We were amazed at her modern thoughts and views.
Anxious to - He is anxious to visit his friends in Canada.
Apologize to - You must apologize to him for your behaviour.
Appeal to - They appealed to the community for assistance.
Appear to be - He appears to be of very creative.
Appoint for - The best candidate must be appointed for the job.
Aptitude for - John has an aptitude for research.
Arrive at - The train arrives at New York at 9.00 am everyday.
Avail of - You must avail of this opportunity at the earliest.
Aware of - We were aware of their plans.

B
Backward in - She was not backward in displaying her talents.
Bank on - I don't think we can bank on them this time.
Bargain for - They couldn't bargain for a better deal.
Bear with - The professors have to bear with all sorts of students.
Believe in - I don't believe in encouraging beggars. / I don't believe in communism.
Beneficial to - Regular exercise is beneficial to health.
Bent on - He is bent on completing his assignment.
Bestow on - We must be grateful for the blessings God bestows on us.
Beware of - Beware of self-seeking individuals.
Boast of - She boasts of her exclusive upbringing.
Blind to - A mother is blind to her children's faults.
Born of - He was born of aristocratic parents.
Bound for -  The ship was bound for Amsterdam.
Break into - The robbers broke into his shop and looted it.
Bring about - He has brought about many new reforms.
Bring up - We brought up the child tenderly.
Brood over - It is harmful to brood over past failures.
Busy with - Of late he has been busy with his research.

C
Call on - We decided to call on the President of the society.
Call at - On the way we called at a friend's house.
Call for - The Principal called for an explanation from the strike leaders.
Care for - I don't care for your objections. I have decided to do it.
Care of - Take good care of your health.
Charge with - He was charged with the murder of the President.
Close to - His house is close to the market.
Close by - The post office is quite close by.
Close down - The old office has been closed down.
Come across - On the way home we came across an old gipsy.
Commend to - I commend him to your care.
Comment on - The inspector commented favourably on our work.
Compete with - The two countries are competing with each other for world domination.
Complain of - He suddenly complained of chest pain.
Complain against - We complained against the attitude of the police.
Comply with - We regret that we cannot comply with your request.
Confer on - The minister conferred with local authorities on the drought situation.
Confide in - I know that I can fully confide in you.
Confident of - He is quite confident of success.
Confine to - He was confined to his bed because of his illness.
Congratulate on - I congratulated my nephew on his success.
Conscious of - I am fully conscious of my responsibility in this matter.
Consent to - I cannot consent to this proposal.
Contrary to - Contrary to our expectations, the government increased the taxes.
Conversant with - She is thoroughly conversant with the situation.
Convict of - He was convicted of theft and sent to prison.
Craving for - He was craving for liquor.
Cure of - He was cured of his illness by the specialist.
Cure for - The cure for the disease has been found.

D
Deaf to - He was deaf to all our requests.
Deal in - They deal in all kinds of woollen garments.
Decide upon - The company decided upon a plan to collect the arrears.
Deficient in - A rice diet is deficient in proteins and vitamins.
Deal with - You must learn to deal with all kinds of difficult people.
Depend on - Always depend on your own efforts.
Deprive of - Mehta was deprived of his inheritance by his unscrupulous relatives.
Derive from - His income is chiefly derived from his lands.
Desirous of  - She is desirous of joining her husband in the U.S. of A.
Deviate from - Never deviate from the path of truth.
Differ from - This plan radically differs from the earlier one.
Diffident about - I am diffident about passing the entrance test this time.
Disagree with - I entirely agree with you on this point.
Disgrace to - She is a disgrace to her family.
Dispose of - I wish to dispose of my old car.
Dissuade from - I tried to dissuade him from following the wrong course.
Disgusted with - The family is disgusted with his indiscipline.
Distinct from - The turban and beard easily distinguishes a Sikh form others.
Due to  - The delay was due to the traffic on the highway.
Dwell on - He dwelt on the problems of the students at length.

E
Eligible for - He is eligible for admission to this course.
Embark on - He has embarked on a very ambitious project.
Engaged to - She is engaged to a young doctor.
Enticed into - Don't allow yourself to be enticed into evil habits by anyone.
Entrusted with - I was entrusted with the task of managing the business.
Envious of - Work for your own progress without being envious of others.
Equal to - His skills were equal to that of the others in the workshop.
Estranged from - He was estranged from his own family as he became wealthier.
Excuse for - You have no excuse for your behaviour on the field.
Exchange for - I want to exchange my old car for a new one.

F
Fall under - He fell under the weight of his own responsibilities.
Familiar with - I am quite familiar with this route.
Fancy to - He has taken a fancy to growing vegetables.
Fascination for - I have a great fascination for good food.
Fit for - Most of the candidates were fit for the job.
Fly into - She flew into a rage at the sight of the watchman.
Fond of - I am very fond of grapes.
Forgetful of - Don't be forgetful of your duties.
Free from - I will be free from work only after 8.00 pm.
Furnish with - The gym was furnished with all the necessary equipment.



BRYAN - phone: +91 92232 03441 / 77100 27662

urgent need for a government hospital in your district - Official Letter - Std.10 - ICSE, CBSE

Write a letter to the Chief Minister of your state drawing his attention to the urgent need for a government hospital in your district.

To
The Chief Minister
Government of M P
Raipur

Subject: urgent need for a government hospital

Dear Sir,

The district of Raipur is in urgent need of a government hospital to cater to the residents of this district.
At present there is only one primary health centre in this huge district, with a minimal staff of doctors, nurses and other administrative staff.

The district covers an area of over one hundred square miles and a huge population of over 5 million. In case of illness the sick have to travel long distances to reach this health centre, alternately they have to pay exorbitant fees at private nursing homes, and may still not get the desired treatment.

Please ensure modern facilities, like CT Scan, Ultrasound, MRI Scan and operation theatres are included in the new hospital. Qualified doctors, nurses and other staff are available 24 hours with emergency facilities. A well equipped medical store with medicines for all ailments are easily available. All this will bring relief and the required medical treatment to our residents and ensure a healthy society. Please treat this request as urgent.

Thank you,
Yours truly,
Dhir J

Bryan
Borivali, Mumbai, India
92232 03441

The Common Sense School

Your ancestral house is to be sold so that flats may be built. - Essay - Std.10 - ICSE

You have lived in your ancestral house since birth. The house is to be sold so that flats may be built. Narrate the circumstances that led to the decision and describe your feelings about moving out of the house.

I was shocked on hearing the news from my mother that we would have to leave our home forever.  Our family has been living in that house for over 35 years and so we all have emotional attachment with that house. On hearing the news I was totally shocked and started crying.

I asked my mother the reason for leaving the house. She answered that my father had incurred financial losses in his business. Loans had been taken from banks by keeping our ancestral house as mortgage and being unable to repay the debt, we have no choice but to vacate the house.

The house was made by an Englishman, who later sold it to my grandfather. The architecture of the villa was elaborate with the walls made of red sandstone, carved with floral and animal images. The huge windows near the ceiling allowed ventilation making the rooms fresh and airy. From the ceiling hung a beautiful chandelier and ceiling fans. A huge pendulum clock was in the corner of the drawing room. As the house was situated near the sea shore, the view of the sun rising, the waves on the sea shore and the cool morning breeze were the highlights of the house. The room were large and spacious, and the lawn brought memories of my early childhood.

This shocking news became more evident when I saw my parents pack all our belongings into cartons and suitcases. My grandfather was deeply grieved at the turn of events and sat on a corner trying to accept the present situation.

My mother explained to us that our new home would be in the centre of town and tried to assure us that we would happy in the new apartment. As I packed some of my personal belongings, I kept aside all my toys which I had preserved but now to be given away to some charity.

As we left our home in the evening, I bid farewell to my friends and all of us were deeply anguished as the car moved away from our ancestral home.

Bryan
Mumbai, India
92332 03441

The Common Sense School

How I managed to take care of my relatives and prepare for my exams - Essay Std.10 - ICSE

It was a bright summer morning, I woke up at 7 o'clock and since my exams were going, I had to prepare for the next exam. Since I had a holiday, I woke up early and started my morning preparations by taking a bath and I prayed for the exams before starting my studies.

I had a math exam the next day so I started to solve the difficult sums first. I had eleven chapters to complete and by 12 noon I could complete four chapters. I had lunch and rested for two hours to relax. I got up and started studying and by 7 o'clock I had completed two more chapters. Since I was studying and my parents didn't want to disturb me, they decided to go to see a new released film and as they were meeting some friends, they would also go to a restaurant for dinner later and return late at night. This arrangement was good since I could complete my studies and I felt good about the whole arrangement.

At around 8 o'clock the door bell rang and I was wondering who it could be? When I opened the door I got a big shock. My aunt and uncle from the  U.S.A were standing with a big smile and arms outstretched to give me a hug. I stood at the door with my mouth open, still trying to believe the sight in front of me. They calmed me and I welcomed them in and asked them to make themselves comfortable. 

They were returning to the U.S.A later that night and they decided to give us a surprise visit. They were disappointed that my parents had gone out and they would not be able to meet them. There was enough food for me only, for my uncle and aunt, I would have to order some food from the nearest restaurant. I ordered dinner and spoke to them while we were waiting for the food to arrive. After dinner at around 11 o'clock they left for the airport to catch their flight. 

When my parents returned from their outing, I narrated what happened and they too were shocked but happy that I managed to look after them so well. After a busy evening I got back to my studies to complete the remaining five chapters. And these five chapters were completed by 4 o'clock in the morning. I slept for two hours, woke up and got ready for school. Surprisingly, the paper was easy and I was able to complete it just in time. 

Official Letter to the Police Commissioner regarding traffic problems for Std.10

To
The Commissioner of Police (Traffic)
Police Headquarters,
Bangalore

Dear Sir,
I would like to bring your attention tot the frequent traffic jams outside the main railway station, the market area and the new business district. The increase in population has resulted in increased vehicles and hence the traffic jams at these crowded junctions.

The problem is severe during peaks hours in the mornings and late evenings. Sundays are jammed in the market area with vehicles coming and going in all directions and the public walking in the middle of the roads.

Solutions to the market area problem can be resolved with a few traffic policemen monitoring and enabling smooth vehicular movement. The other locations will require your department to conduct a survey and suggest appropriate measures to solve the traffic problems.

Please treat these issues on a priority basis.

Thank you,
Yours faithfully,
Bryan
Borivali, Mumbai
92232 03441

The Common Sense School