21 December 2010
18 October 2010
14 October 2010
basic english assignment ( video of nick vujicic )
After watching the video of Nicholas james vujicic in Mrs Freda Jane’s blog, first of all I feel sorry for him. He was born different with us, but still he can give such inspiration and motivation to the world. He loves football so much and he never give up with his hobby although he is different. He has mention there are winning and losing. In my opinion, winnig and losing have no big difference. Of course, we are happy and love to win, and we feel sad when losing, but on the other hand, we can get more lessons when losing. As Nick say, ‘’is losing failing?’’
He had tried to give up by suicide at age 8. Luckily, he think twice before make decision. When he say ‘’life is life’’ in the video, these three words give me a big impression. Everyone has its’ own problem and failure, so do i. but it does not mean that we can stop there. Some of them choose to give up but the others choose to try it again and again. There are nothing wrong to repeat it. Even Thomas Edison had try 999 to light up a bulb. Nick had gave me the motivation and momentum to continue my work. I’m always lazy to wake up on the early morning and prepare to go to college. But when I recollect Nick’s video,I automaticallywalk down from my bed.
For an example given by Nick, the stairs are just like a huge barrier, you never know what is the landscape unless you try to walk it. ‘’if I never try, I’ll never achieve anything’’ the words from Nick. The real failure is where the moment you give up. Therefore, we should try it again and again because if we do so, you can feel the happiness and success. No pain, No gain, there are no success that come from an easy way.
As a conclusion, I’ll not give up so easily and I will also go through each of my failure because by doing this, I’ll get stronger and stronger and I believe, my success is the biggest celebration. Furthermore, I will always remember Nick’s message, ‘’Failure is not important, how you overcome it is’’. Thank you Nick^^
06 October 2010
simple future tense
Simple Future has two different forms in English: "will" and "be going to." Although the two forms can sometimes be used interchangeably, they often express two very different meanings. These different meanings might seem too abstract at first, but with time and practice, the differences will become clear. Both "will" and "be going to" refer to a specific time in the future.

Simple Future

FORM Will
[will + verb] Examples:
- You will help him later.
- Will you help him later?
- You will not help him later.
FORM Be Going To
[am/is/are + going to + verb] Examples:
- You are going to meet Jane tonight.
- Are you going to meet Jane tonight?
- You are not going to meet Jane tonight.
USE 1 "Will" to Express a Voluntary Action
"Will" often suggests that a speaker will do something voluntarily. A voluntary action is one the speaker offers to do for someone else. Often, we use "will" to respond to someone else's complaint or request for help. We also use "will" when we request that someone help us or volunteer to do something for us. Similarly, we use "will not" or "won't" when we refuse to voluntarily do something. Examples:
- I will send you the information when I get it.
- I will translate the email, so Mr. Smith can read it.
- Will you help me move this heavy table?
- Will you make dinner?
- I will not do your homework for you.
- I won't do all the housework myself!
- A: I'm really hungry.
B: I'll make some sandwiches. - A: I'm so tired. I'm about to fall asleep.
B: I'll get you some coffee. - A: The phone is ringing.
B: I'll get it.
USE 2 "Will" to Express a Promise
"Will" is usually used in promises. Examples:
- I will call you when I arrive.
- If I am elected President of the United States, I will make sure everyone has access to inexpensive health insurance.
- I promise I will not tell him about the surprise party.
- Don't worry, I'll be careful.
- I won't tell anyone your secret.
USE 3 "Be going to" to Express a Plan
"Be going to" expresses that something is a plan. It expresses the idea that a person intends to do something in the future. It does not matter whether the plan is realistic or not. Examples:
- He is going to spend his vacation in Hawaii.
- She is not going to spend her vacation in Hawaii.
- A: When are we going to meet each other tonight?
B: We are going to meet at 6 PM. - I'm going to be an actor when I grow up.
- Michelle is going to begin medical school next year.
- They are going to drive all the way to Alaska.
- Who are you going to invite to the party?
- A: Who is going to make John's birthday cake?
B: Sue is going to make John's birthday cake.
USE 4 "Will" or "Be Going to" to Express a Prediction
Both "will" and "be going to" can express the idea of a general prediction about the future. Predictions are guesses about what might happen in the future. In "prediction" sentences, the subject usually has little control over the future and therefore USES 1-3 do not apply. In the following examples, there is no difference in meaning. Examples:
- The year 2222 will be a very interesting year.
- The year 2222 is going to be a very interesting year.
- John Smith will be the next President.
- John Smith is going to be the next President.
- The movie "Zenith" will win several Academy Awards.
- The movie "Zenith" is going to win several Academy Awards.
simple past tense
The simple past tense is used to talk about actions that happened at a specific time in the past. You state when it happened using a time adverb.
You form the simple past of a verb by adding -ed onto the end of a regular verb but, irregular verb forms have to be learned.
For example:
"Last year I took my exams."
"I got married in 1992."
It can be used to describe events that happened over a period of time in the past but not now.
For example:
"I lived in South Africa for two years."
The simple past tense is also used to talk about habitual or repeated actions that took place in the past.
For example:
"When I was a child we always went to the seaside on bank holidays."
The simple past tense is used to talk about actions that happened at a specific time in the past. You state when it happened using a time adverb.
You form the simple past of a verb by adding -ed onto the end of a regular verb but, irregular verb forms have to be learned.
| To be Statements + | To be Statements - | Questions ? |
|---|---|---|
| I was. | I wasn't. | Was I? |
| He was. | He wasn't. | Was he? |
| She was. | She wasn't. | Was she? |
| It was. | It wasn't. | Was it? |
| You were. | You weren't. | Were you? |
| We were. | We weren't. | Were we? |
| They were. | They weren't. | Were they? |
Simple Past Timeline
"Last year I took my exams."
"I got married in 1992."
It can be used to describe events that happened over a period of time in the past but not now.
For example:
"I lived in South Africa for two years."
The simple past tense is also used to talk about habitual or repeated actions that took place in the past.
For example:
"When I was a child we always went to the seaside on bank holidays."
simple present tense
The simple present tense is used to discuss permanant situations and the frequency of events.
For example:
Q) "Where do you live?" A) "I live in Germany."
Q) "Where does he live?" A) "He lives in Germany."
Q) "What do you do?" A) "I'm a teacher."
Q) "What does he do?" A) "He's a teacher."
For example:
"I always get up at 6.00."
"I never drink coffee before 12.00."
"I work on my website every day."
"Every Monday and Thursday I go to the gym."
We also use the simple present to ask for and give instructions or to discuss a series of actions.
For example:
Q) How do I make pancakes?" A) Well, first you take 4 eggs and crack them into a bowl, then you weigh out 4 oz. of flour and sieve it into the eggs. etc.
The simple present tense can also be used to discuss future events.
The simple present tense is used to discuss permanant situations and the frequency of events.
Regular or permanent situations
When something happens regularly or is a permanent situation we usually use the simple present tense. When using the simple present the verb (with the exception of the auxiliary verbs) remains in the dictionary form (verb + s with he/she/it).Simple Present Timeline

Q) "Where do you live?" A) "I live in Germany."
Q) "Where does he live?" A) "He lives in Germany."
Q) "What do you do?" A) "I'm a teacher."
Q) "What does he do?" A) "He's a teacher."
Frequency
The simple present tense is also used to show how often something happens with adverbs of frequency - always, usually, often, sometimes, occasionally, seldom, rarely, never, etc.... And when discussing daily, weekly, monthly etc. routines.For example:
"I always get up at 6.00."
"I never drink coffee before 12.00."
"I work on my website every day."
"Every Monday and Thursday I go to the gym."
We also use the simple present to ask for and give instructions or to discuss a series of actions.
For example:
Q) How do I make pancakes?" A) Well, first you take 4 eggs and crack them into a bowl, then you weigh out 4 oz. of flour and sieve it into the eggs. etc.
The simple present tense can also be used to discuss future events.
| To have | Short form | Other Verbs (to work) |
|---|---|---|
| I have | I've | I work |
| he has | he's | He works |
| she has | she's | She works |
| it has | it's | It works |
| you have | you've | you work |
| we have | we've | we work |
| they have | they've | they work |
| Statements + | Statements - | Questions | Short answer + | Short answer - |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I work. | I don't work. | Do I work? | Yes, I do. | No, I don't. |
| He works. | He doesn't work. | Does he work? | Yes, he does. | No, he doesn't. |
| She works. | She doesn't work. | Does she work? | Yes, she does. | No, she doesn't. |
| It works. | It doesn't work. | Does it work? | Yes, it does. | No, it doesn't. |
| You work. | You don't work. | Do you work? | Yes you do. | No, you don't. |
| We work. | We don't work. | Do we work? | Yes we do. | No, we don't. |
| They work. | They don't work. | Do they work? | Yes they do. | No, they don't. |
My basic english 1st assignment
Topic: how many types of speechs
speeches: According to the Purdue University Online Writing Lab, the eight parts of speech are: nouns, pronouns, articles, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, conjunctions, and prepositions.
However, the University of Ottawa Writing Centre lists the eight parts of speech as: the verb, the noun, the pronoun, the adjective, the adverb, the preposition, the conjunction, and the interjection.
What is a proper noun?
A proper noun is used to name a specific person, place or thing. Such as bill gates, New York and the Hudson River. A proper noun is always capitalized.
What is a common noun?
A common noun is used to name one or all members of a class or group. Such as a boat, woman, light and minutes. A common noun does not have to be capitalized. Common nouns can be concrete or abstract. Concrete nouns are used to name things people can use their senses to “see.” Abstract nouns are used to name intangible things such as qualities (sweetness) and ideas (freedom).
What is a pronoun?
A pronoun is used in the place of a noun or phrase. There are many types of pronouns: personal, relative, interrogative, reflexive, intensive, demonstrative and indefinite.
Personal pronouns are used to refer to specific nouns. Such as: I, me, you, yours, they, he, it, and us.
Relative pronouns introduce dependent clauses. Such as: who, whom, that, which, what and whose.
Interrogative pronouns introduce a question. Such as: who, whose, whom, what and which.
Reflexive and intensive pronouns deal with the self. Such as: myself, herself, yourselves and themselves. The difference between them is that reflexive nouns name the receiver of an action and intensive pronouns emphasize a noun.
Demonstrative pronouns show which nouns perform or receive the action. Such as: this, these, that and those.
Indefinite pronouns are used to show an unspecific number of nouns. Such as: all, few, many, none, other, something, anyone and neither.
What are the three types of verbs?
The three types of verbs are regular, irregular and linking. Regular verbs end in –ed or –d. Irregular verbs change forms, such as write changes to wrote. Linking verbs express a state of being, such as shows or appears.
What is an adverb?
An adverb is used to modify a verb, adjective and other adverbs. They show when, where, why and how. Such as: never, often, above, there, then, not, almost and perhaps.
What is a preposition?
A preposition is a word that is used with a noun or pronoun to form a phrase that shows where, when, how and why. They are commonly used to elaborate on the subject of a sentence. Such as: about, above, because, but, by, except, in, into, on, off, to, with, without and up.
What is a conjunction?
A conjunction is used to connect words and phrases to show order and ideas. Such as: and, but, or, nor, for, so and yet.
simple present tense
simple past tense
simple future tense
speeches: According to the Purdue University Online Writing Lab, the eight parts of speech are: nouns, pronouns, articles, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, conjunctions, and prepositions.
However, the University of Ottawa Writing Centre lists the eight parts of speech as: the verb, the noun, the pronoun, the adjective, the adverb, the preposition, the conjunction, and the interjection.
What is a noun?
A noun is used to name a person, place, thing, quality or idea. A few examples of each are Bill, car, beauty and justice. What are the two types of nouns?
The two types of nouns are proper nouns and common nouns. What is a proper noun?
A proper noun is used to name a specific person, place or thing. Such as bill gates, New York and the Hudson River. A proper noun is always capitalized.
What is a common noun?
A common noun is used to name one or all members of a class or group. Such as a boat, woman, light and minutes. A common noun does not have to be capitalized. Common nouns can be concrete or abstract. Concrete nouns are used to name things people can use their senses to “see.” Abstract nouns are used to name intangible things such as qualities (sweetness) and ideas (freedom).
What is a pronoun?
A pronoun is used in the place of a noun or phrase. There are many types of pronouns: personal, relative, interrogative, reflexive, intensive, demonstrative and indefinite.
Personal pronouns are used to refer to specific nouns. Such as: I, me, you, yours, they, he, it, and us.
Relative pronouns introduce dependent clauses. Such as: who, whom, that, which, what and whose.
Interrogative pronouns introduce a question. Such as: who, whose, whom, what and which.
Reflexive and intensive pronouns deal with the self. Such as: myself, herself, yourselves and themselves. The difference between them is that reflexive nouns name the receiver of an action and intensive pronouns emphasize a noun.
Demonstrative pronouns show which nouns perform or receive the action. Such as: this, these, that and those.
Indefinite pronouns are used to show an unspecific number of nouns. Such as: all, few, many, none, other, something, anyone and neither.
What is a verb?
A verb is used to show an action or a state of being. Such as: jump, run, cook and drive. There are three types of verbs. What are the three types of verbs?
The three types of verbs are regular, irregular and linking. Regular verbs end in –ed or –d. Irregular verbs change forms, such as write changes to wrote. Linking verbs express a state of being, such as shows or appears.
What is an adjective?
An adjective is used to describe or specify a noun or pronoun. Such as: green, big, that, this and her only.What is an adverb?
An adverb is used to modify a verb, adjective and other adverbs. They show when, where, why and how. Such as: never, often, above, there, then, not, almost and perhaps.
What is a preposition?
A preposition is a word that is used with a noun or pronoun to form a phrase that shows where, when, how and why. They are commonly used to elaborate on the subject of a sentence. Such as: about, above, because, but, by, except, in, into, on, off, to, with, without and up.
What is a conjunction?
A conjunction is used to connect words and phrases to show order and ideas. Such as: and, but, or, nor, for, so and yet.
What is an interjection?
An interjection is used to show surprise or emotion. They are usually short phrases such as “oh no!” or “Good Lord!”
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