Phrases Definition and Examples
Phrases :
These are such group of words which do not have any literal meaning in fact they have sense and this sense clear when they are used in a sentence.
Examples:
used to, accustomed to, instead of, in spite of, besides of, on account of
I used to go for morning walk.
He is accustomed to take tea every hour.
Instead of learning this topic, if you study some basic topic, it will be better for you.
In spite of putting a lot of efforts, he could not get the job.
Besides of speaking in English, I also use Hindi very well.
On account of his leaves, he could deliver his best those days.
Use of Used to + V1
To show habits of past
MERA CHACHA JI MUJHE BHUT PRESENTS DILWATE THE.
My uncle used to get me given many presents.
MAI APNE FRIENDS KE SATH SHAAM KO CHUPAN CHUPAI KHELTA THA.
I used to play hide and seek with my friends.
MERI SISTER SUBAH 6 BJE UTHTI HAI AUR VO DAILY 2 GHANTE TO PADHTI HI PADHTI HAI.
My sister gets up at 6 and she is used to study at least for 2 hours.
ANKUR MERI BAAT MANTA HAI AUR MERE INSTRUCTIONS KO APNE SCHEDULE ME FOLLOW KARTA HI KRTA HAI.
Ankur follows me and he is used to follow my instructions in his schedule.
Use of "Accustomed to"
It is used to show strong habits.
The habits which are emphasized.
Sub+ is, am, are + accustomed to+ V1+ object + Complement
MERA CHOTA BHAI SHAM KO CRICKET KHELTE HAI AUR VO APNE DOSTON KO GHAR PE INVITE KARTA HI KRTA HAI.
My younger brother plays cricket in evening and he is accustomed to invite his friends at home.
VE LOG SABHI CUSTOMERS SE JHOOT BOLTE HAI AUR PRODUCTS KE HIGH PRICE LETE HI LETE HAI.
They lie with all customers and they are accustomed to take high prices of products.
MAI GENUINE PROBLEMS KO SAMJHTA HU AUR HAR HALAT ME UNKA SOLUTION TO DETA HI DETA HU.
I understand the genuine problem and I am accustomed to give its solution in any condition.
For the habits of past
Used to
For the habits of present
V1
For the strong habits of present
Is, am, are + used to
For the strong habits of present
Is, am, are + accustomed to
ANITA GHAR KA SARA KAAM KARTI HAI LEKIN HAFTE ME 2 BAAR PARLOUR JATI HI JATI HAI.
Anita does all domestic work but she is accustomed to / used to go to parlor at least two times in a week.
MERE FRIENDS MUJHSE KAI GHANT BAAT KRTE HAI AUR APNE PERSONAL MATTERS MERE SE DISCUSS KRTE HI KRTE HAI.
My friends talk to me for hours and they are accustomed to discuss their personal matters with me.
Use of "Instead of"- In place of KE BAJAY
Syntax: Instead of + ing form of verb
Instead + Noun
IS BOOK KI BAJAY, TUM YE BOOK KHARID LO.
Buy this book, instead that book.
IS BOOK KO BAAR BAAR PADHNE KE BAJAYE TUM IS APNI LIFE ME FOLLOW KARO.
Instead of reading this book again and again, you better follow it in your life.
FALTU BAITHNE KI BAJAYE TUM APNE KAAM PAR DHYAN DO.
Instead of sitting uselessly, you better concentrate at your work.
Use of "In spite of" – then also KE BAAVJOOD
Syntax: despite + noun
In spite of + ing form of verb
IN TOPICS KO STUDY KRNE KE BAAVJOOD, USE INHE PADHNE ME PROBLEM HOTI HAI.
In spite of studying these topics, he faces problems in learning them.
IN SAMASYAON KE BAAVJOOD VAH HIMMAT NHI HARA.
Despite these problems, he did not give up.
Beside and Besides
Beside means by the side of BAGAL ME
Besides means in addition to KE ATRICT
MAI APNE BEST FRIEND KE BAGAL ME BAITHTA HUN.
I sit beside my best friend.
YAHAN PADHNE KE ATIRICT, MAI GHAR PE BHI 2 GHANTE PADHTA HUN.
Besides of studying here, I study at home for 2 hours.
IN MEDICINES KE ALAWA MERE PAS AUR BHI RESOURCES HAI.
Besides these medicines, I have other resources as well.
Phrases- verb + preposition
Idioms: made of old conventions.
NAACH NA AWE ANGAN TEDA.
A bad workman quarrels with his tools.
BHAIS KE AAGE BEEN BAJAO AUR BHAI KHADI PAGURAYE
People also read
Categories
Popular Post
Leave a comment