Affirmative Sentences

Affirmative Sentences

Subject	Have	Past Participle	Rest of the Sentence
I	have	studied	for the exam.
You	have	bought	a new computer.
He	has	eaten	my chocolate.
She	has	written	an e-mail.
It	has	been	cold this month.
We	have	won	the championship.
You	have	tried	to learn a lot.
They	have	forgotten	my birthday.

Contractions

The contracted form of the perfect tense is quite common:

Have	Contraction	Examples
I have	I've	I've spent all my money.
You have	You've	You've worn that dress before.
He has	He's	He's slept all morning.
She has	She's	She's lost her purse.
It has	It's	It's fallen off the wall.
We have	We've	We've chosen you for the job.
You have	You've	You've begun to annoy me.
They have	They've	They've drunk too much.

We use contractions a lot when we are speaking.

Negative Sentences

The contraction of the perfect tense in negative form is:
Have not = Haven't
Has not = Hasn't

Subject	Have	Past Participle	Rest of the Sentence
I	haven't	studied	for the exam.
You	haven't	bought	a new computer.
He	hasn't	eaten	my chocolate.
She	hasn't	written	an e-mail.
It	hasn't	been	cold this month.
We	haven't	won	the championship.
You	haven't	tried	to learn a lot.
They	haven't	forgotten	my birthday.

Questions

Have	Subject	Past Participle	Rest of the Sentence
Have	I	been	chosen for the team?
Have	you	bought	a new car?
Has	he	eaten	my sandwich?
Has	she	written	the letter?
Has	it	started	on time?
Have	we	won	a trophy?
Have	you	kept	my secret?
Have	they	driven	there?

Quotes

1. 1.Do you remember that time when our volleyball girls went on stage to receive their medals for winning second place in the inter-school friendly match? Why do you think they won?
2. 2. Have you ever heard of this saying?
3. 3. What does it mean? You have to practise a skill a lot to become good at it.
4. 4. Thus, when we use it in our writing, we can say: Don’t give up yet! Practice makes perfect. You will definitely do better if you practise more.
5. 5. Proverbs
6. 6. What are proverbs? A simple saying Popularly known and repeated Expresses a truth They are often metaphorical We can use them in our writing as long as they are related to the topic!
7. 7. Don’t judge a book by its cover Meaning: Don’t assume the worth or value of something by its outward appearance alone. Sentence: Don’t judge a book by its cover. Just because he looks scrawny, it doesn’t mean he will not beat you in the swim meet next month. Day 1 20 Aug 2014
8. 8. When the going gets tough, the tough get going Meaning: Strong people don't give up when they come across challenges. They just work harder. Sentence: The football team was losing the game. Thus, at half-time, the coach reminded them that when the going gets tough, the tough get going. Day 1 20 Aug 2014
9. 9. Don’t judge a book by its cover Don’t assume the worth or value of something by its outward appearance alone. When the going gets tough, the tough get going Strong people don't give up when they come across challenges. They just work harder. Day 1 20 Aug 2014
10. 10. No man is an island Meaning: You can't live completely independently. Everyone needs help from other people. Sentence: Get along well with your classmates. No man is an island. You will need to rely on each other in time to come. Day 2 22 Aug 2014
11. 11. When in Rome, do as the Romans do Meaning: Behave however the people around you behave. Adapt yourself to the customs of the places you visit. Sentence: Koreans do not pick up their rice bowls because it is considered rude in their culture. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. When visiting Korea, remember to follow suit to show respect for their culture. Day 2 22 Aug 2014
12. 12. No man is an island Meaning: You can't live completely independently. Everyone needs help from other people. When in Rome, do as the Romans do Meaning: Behave however the people around you behave. Adapt yourself to the customs of the places you visit. Day 2 22 Aug 2014
13. 13. The pen is mightier than the sword Meaning: Trying to convince people with ideas and words is more effective than trying to force people to do what you want. Sentence: Reason is the only way to win the people over from the tyrants. The pen is mightier than the sword. Day 3 22 Aug 2014
14. 14. Two wrongs don’t make a right Meaning: When someone has done something bad to you, trying to get revenge will only make things worse. Sentence: I really wanted to punch him after he humiliated me in public, but I knew that two wrongs don’t make a right. Day 3 22 Aug 2014
15. 15. The pen is mightier than the sword Meaning: Trying to convince people with ideas and words is more effective than trying to force people to do what you want. Two wrongs don’t make a right Meaning: When someone has done something bad to you, trying to get revenge will only make things worse. Day 3 22 Aug 2014
16. 16. There’s no such thing as a free lunch Meaning: Things that are offered for free always have a hidden cost. Sentence: There’s no such thing as a free lunch. The advertisement may say you would receive an expensive camera for free, but you’ll most likely have to pay more for something else. Day 4 25 Aug 2014
17. 17. Never look a gift horse in the mouth Meaning: Don’t be ungrateful when you receive a gift. Sentence: This may not be the car of your dreams, but it still works well. I would be inclined not to look a gift horse in the mouth if I were you. Day 4 25 Aug 2014
18. 18. There’s no such thing as a free lunch Meaning: Things that are offered for free always have a hidden cost. Never look a gift horse in the mouth Meaning: Don’t be ungrateful when you receive a gift. Day 4 25 Aug 2014
19. 19. You can’t make an omelette without breaking a few eggs Meaning: It is difficult to achieve something important without causing any unpleasant effects. Sentence: Some people will definitely be unhappy with the new arrangement in the company, but you can’t make an omelette without breaking a few eggs. This is the only way to ensure that the company advances. Day 5 26 Aug 2014
20. 20. Beggars can’t be choosers Meaning: If you are asking for a favour from someone, you just have to take whatever they give you. Sentence: I asked John if he could lend me his bicycle and he sent me this old, rusty one. Well, beggars can’t be choosers. Day 5 26 Aug 2014
21. 21. You can’t make an omelette without breaking a few eggs Meaning: It is difficult to achieve something important without causing any unpleasant effects. Beggars can’t be choosers Meaning: If you are asking for a favour from someone, you just have to take whatever they give you. Day 5 26 Aug 2014
22. 22. Too many cooks spoil the broth Meaning: When there are too many people trying to lead and give their opinions, it's confusing and leads to bad results. Jobs and projects should have one or two strong leaders. Sentence: There is no leader. Everyone is giving commands, but nobody is following them. Too many cooks spoil the broth. We need one appointed leader that we can listen to. Day 6 27 Aug 2014
23. 23. Don’t bite the hand that feeds you Meaning: Don’t be ungrateful to the person who has helped you in some way. Sentence: Don’t bite the hand that feeds you. Your parents may not be perfect, but without them, you wouldn’t have gotten this far in life. Day 6 27 Aug 2014
24. 24. Too many cooks spoil the broth Meaning: When there are too many people trying to lead and giving their opinions, it's confusing and leads to bad results. Jobs and projects should have one or two strong leaders. Don’t bite the hand that feeds you Meaning: Don’t be ungrateful to the Day 6 27 Aug 2014
25. 25. The grass is always greener on the other side Meaning: People tend to want whatever they don't have. Sentence: Sometimes, I think I would’ve been happier if I had chosen to shift to Australia earlier. Well, the grass is always greener on the other side! Day 7 28 Aug 2014
26. 26. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you Meaning: Don’t do mean things to people. Treat them like how you want to be treated. Sentence: If you don’t want him to treat you in this way, then you shouldn’t have done it to him in the first place. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Day 7 28 Aug 2014
27. 27. The grass is always greener on the other side Meaning: People tend to want whatever they don't have. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you Meaning: Don’t do mean things to people. Treat them like how you want to be treated. Day 7 28 Aug 2014
28. 28. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure Meaning: Different people have different ideas about what's valuable. Sentence: One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. You may not appreciate the painting on the wall, but there are other people who do. Day 8 29 Aug 2014
29. 29. A leopard will never change its spots Meaning: It is something that you say that means that a person’s character, especially if it is bad, will not change, even if they pretend they have. Sentence: I doubt this punishment has made Chris learn his lesson. A leopard will never change its spots. Day 8 29 Aug 2014
30. 30. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure Meaning: Different people have different ideas about what's valuable. A leopard will never change its spots Meaning: It is something that you say that means that a person’s character, especially if it is bad, will not change, even if they pretend they have. Day 8 29 Aug 2014
31. 31. Don’t count your chickens before they hatch Meaning: You should not count on something before it happens. Sentence: Don’t count your chickens before they hatch. You have not received your examination results yet; don’t assume that you will definitely do well just because you thought you knew all the answers. Day 9 01 Sep 2014
32. 32. A poor workman always blames his tools Meaning: A person who has done something badly will seek to lay the blame on their equipment rather than admit their own lack of skill. Sentence: As the saying goes, a poor workman always blames his tools. Instead of blaming the oven for your burnt cake, perhaps you should think about what you have done that has gone wrong. Day 9 01 Sep 2014
33. 33. Don’t count your chickens before they hatch Meaning: You should not count on something before it happens. A poor workman always blames his tools Meaning: A person who has done something badly will seek to lay the blame on their equipment rather than admit their own lack of skill. Day 9 01 Sep 2014
34. 34. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder Meaning: Different people have different ideas about what's beautiful. Sentence: Nobody really understood why Pete fancies June so much. I guess beauty really lies in the eye of the beholder. Day 10 02 Sep 2014
35. 35. Actions speak louder than words Meaning: Just saying that you'll do something doesn't mean much. Doing it is harder and more meaningful. Sentence: You keep saying that you will do your share of the project. Please remember that actions speak louder than words. Day 10 02 Sep 2014
36. 36. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder Meaning: Different people have different ideas about what's beautiful. Actions speak louder than words Meaning: Just saying that you'll do something doesn't mean much. Doing it is harder and more meaningful. Day 10 02 Sep 2014

Transcript of "Idioms"

Transcript of "Idioms"

1. 1. blood, sweat and tears  requiring a lot of effort and hard work Mr Jack Ma’s success was not due to luck; it was blood, sweat and tears all the way.
2. 2.  have one's heart set on  to be determined to obtain something you want very much From an early age, Tiger Woods had his heart set on becoming a professional golfer.
3. 3. bounce off the walls  to be very excited about something, or full of nervous energy Dhillon cannot wait to start his new job. He is bouncing off the walls.
4. 4. edge of one's seat  to describe someone who is very interested in something and finds it both extremely exciting and nerve-wrecking Look at Shane! He is on the edge of his seat watching the match between Argentina and Germany!
5. 5.  bare one's heart/soul  to reveal your innermost thoughts and feelings to someone John could not keep things to himself any longer. He decided to bare his soul to his best friend.
6. 6. pull no punches  to speak openly and honestly, holding nothing back The doctor pulled no punches. He explained in detail the risks of the operation.
7. 7.  fair and square when something is done in an honest and open manner, the rules are respected and there is no cheating or lying Gavin won the competition fair and square – there was no doubt about the result.
8. 8.  play by the rules  to behave in a fair and honest way with people You can trust him, don't worry. He always plays by the rules.
9. 9.  bring the house down  to give a very successful performance If Jeremy sings like that on Saturday, he will bring the house down.
10. 10. come up in the world when someone is richer than before and has a higher social status My old school friend has bought an apartment in Sentosa Cove. She has certainly come up in the world.
11. 11.  crest of the wave  to be very successful in what you are doing Our company is going from success to success. We are on the crest of a wave right now.
12. 12.  (reach) first base to make progress or begin to have success with someone or something If you go to the interview dressed like that, you will not get to first base!
13. 13.  rise to the occasion to manage to do something successfully in difficult circumstances When her boss broke his leg, Julie had to represent the company at the congress, and she rose to the occasion extremely well.
14. 14. weather the storm  to succeed in surviving a difficult period or situation  Given the current recession, the company is weathering the storm better than most.
15. 15.  bide one’s time  to wait for a good opportunity to do something He is not hesitating. He is just biding his time, waiting for the price to drop.
16. 16. make up for lost time  to increase one’s efforts or work harder to complete something or meet a deadline  Progress has stopped because of bad weather, but we are determined to make up for lost time.
17. 17. keep a level head  to remain calm and sensible no matter how difficult or distressful the situation may be  All through the hijacking, the pilot kept a level head.
18. 18. keep one's feet on the ground  to continue to act in a sensible and practical way, even if one becomes successful  His invention was an instant success, but he kept his feet on the ground and invested his money very wisely.
19. 19.  go out of one’s way  to take particular care or make a special effort when doing something  Aunt Betty went out of her way to make us feel comfortable when we visited her.
20. 20.  go to great pains (or lengths)  to do everything that is possible, when trying to achieve something, in order to succeed The two parties went to great lengths to reach an agreement.