Monday, October 28, 2013

Approval statements - 86

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                                   APPROVING AN ACT

You are on the right track. Or you are right on this.
I’m very glad about that. (Some act).
I’ am glad that  you have given up that bad idea.
I’m  too happy to know that you quit smoking.
I’ am glad that you aren’t  a smoker now.
This whole idea of yours is excellent.
I strongly agree with you on this matter/issue,.
I can’t say no this fantabulous offer.
I do like your new sales strategy.
Hundred percent for your excellent job.
I like the way you approach the problems.
I think it’s a good idea.
You did the job very well.
I ‘m glad that she has agreed to join the Oriental Insurance.
It’s really nice that, she refrained from filing the suit.
It’s very excellent indeed. (Job/work)
She is on the right course.
You have done a good thing in appointment Mrs. Sara.
The president is right on his reforms.
I appreciate your courage to silence your enemies.
I Think the new government is doing  good things for the people.
I do agree with you on this issue.
Though she is not rich, still she helps the poor, a good samaritan, indeed.
Though the Government measures are tough, they are necessary to save the economy.
I fully agree with you on this strategy/matter.
You are an excellent writer, there isn’t any doubt about it.
You are a born horse rider, excellent.
I am happy that you have joined the legal services firm.
I have no objection to ………
You have selected a very good match  (dress) 
This dress suits on you.
The response to the above statements is Thanks/ Thank you very much                                                    
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Monday, October 21, 2013

Making an appointment -85

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                                                  Making an appointment
I would like to see the dentist this evening.
You could see him at six this evening.

Could I have an appointment with Dr. Samuel?
He would be available on Mondays and Saturdays.

How early/ soon could I see Professor Ryan?
Sorry He is camping at …. He would be back next Friday.

How soon Could I have an appointment with Ms Clara?
Could you please call me a little later, she is in the  board meeting  now.

Is there any possibility of having an appointment with the minister this evening?
I think you can meet/see him around 8 O’ clock this evening.

Could you help me, get an appointment with the CEO?
You could meet him in his cabin at 2 p.m.

How soon could I expect an appointment with the editor?
I am very sorry, he is away in Sydney.  He will be back  tomorrow morning.

Is it possible to see  professor Mathew, tomorrow at 11.a.m?
I am not sure, could you make a call at 5 O’clock this evening for confirmation.

I would like to visit/see the boss this evening, would it be possible?
He is usually back at 8 p.m. I suggest you to call him  before  you visit.

Would be possible for me to see the attorney at 7 this evening?
Sure, you can meet him between 7 and 9 this evening.

Is there any other convenient time, I could come  there?
Shall I fix an appointment on Wednesday morning?

May I know when is it possible to see the CEO?
He is always available at his office  from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

MORE SENTENCES

What time in the evening will suit you best?
Could you arrange an appointment with the Secretary, today at 7 p.m.
Would it be possible see the doctor today evening?
How about Monday morning? Will that suit you?
Mondays and Wednesdays will suit me best.
Could you advance the appointment by an hour please?
Which weekend of the month would be convenient for you?
Sorry, I am not available today, could you see me tomorrow?
7 p.m. will be convenient for me
It’s a Splendid Performance!
What an inspiring speech/talk!
Fantabulous achievement/ performance! Keep it up
What a great/stunning performance/speech/act!
My God, How great of you!  (Good performance)
What a colorful victory!
It’s the most impressive speech/ performance I have even heard/seen.
What a great eye feast (Scene) !
Awesome performance/play!
I have never seen such a great …..!
What a smashing round (game/boding)!
Look at that, isn’t it fantastic!
What a lovely child/baby!
What a wonderful event/invention!
What an awesome model (Actress) !
What a heroic act!
Potter, you are great.
What a perfect couple! (Actors)
Oh God, So natural! (scene)
What a great human achievement (e.g. landing on moon)!
Terrific act/performance!
What a glorious performance/achievement!
What a monumental speech/act/performance!
What a grand feast for the eyes!
What a live/ an electrifying performance! (Music)
What a soul stirring music!
How kind of her! (To help others)
Good, that’s it.
Extremely excellent!
What a beautiful formation! (birds in the sky/flowers)
That’s great (With a thumbs up sign)       
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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Admiring someone - 84

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                               ADMIRING SOMEONE/SOMETHING 

Oh, That’s great/excellent/marvelous/fantastic performance, act! etc.
That’s it!
It’s a Splendid Performance!
What an inspiring speech/talk!
Fantabulous achievement/ performance! Keep it up
What a great stunning performance/speech/act!
My God, How great of you!  (Good performance)
What a colorful victory!
It’s the most impressive speech/ performance I have even heard/seen.
What a great eye feast (Scene) !
Awesome performance/play!
I have never seen such a great …..!
What a smashing round (game/boding)!
Look at that, isn’t it fantastic!
What a lovely child/baby!
What a wonderful event/invention!
What an awesome model (Actress) !
What a heroic act!
Potter, you are great.
What a perfect couple! (Actors)
Oh God, So natural! (scene)
What a great human achievement (e.g. landing on moon)!
Terrific act/performance!
What a glorious performance/achievement!
What a monumental speech/act/performance!
What a grand feast for the  eyes!
What a live/ an electrifying performance! (Music)
What a soul stirring music!
How kind of her! (To help others)
Good, that’s it.
Extremely excellent!
What a beautiful formation! (birds in the sky/flowers)
That’s great (With thumbs a up sign)       
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Monday, October 7, 2013

Making sentences with this/that 83

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 MAKING SENTENCES WITH THE PRONOUNS

                                   THIS THAT

Rule
This/that + is/was
These/Those + are/were

THIS + NOUN

(Five types of spoken sentences)
This is a book/tree/bank etc.
This isn’t a book.
Is this a book?
Isn’t this is a book?
What is this?

THIS + IS + ADJECTIVE

(Five types of spoken sentences)
This is too hot.
This is not too hot.
Is that too hot? (No, I don’t think so)
Isn’t that too hot?
How is that? (Too hot  or just warm)

THIS + IS + PREPOSITION

(Five type of spoken sentences)
This is for Jack
This isn’t for Jack.
Is this for Jack?
Isn’t this for Jack?
Who is this for?

THIS + THING(S) + IS + POSSESSIVE WORD- MINE, YOURS ETC.

That book is mine
That book is not yours.
Is that book yours?
Isn’t that book yours?
Whose book is this?

THIS + IS + PAST  PARTICIPLE

This is a  polished stone
That is a furnished apartment.
That is a painted room

THIS + IS + POSSESSIVES - MY, YOUR ETC.

That  is my book.

THIS IS YOUR PEN

That is her bag.
Those are your keys
These are my clothes.

THIS + IS + POSSESSIVE- APOSTROPHE

This is Rajesh’s
That’s Rajan’s

THIS + IS + POSSESSIVE OF 

This is the key of Rajan
That is the house of Shane

THIS + PREPOSITION + OBJECT PRONOUN

This is for me
That is for her
Those chairs are for us

THIS  IN EXCLAMATORY SENTENCE

What a huge waste this is!
What a nice place this is!

THIS/THAT + APPRECIATION

That’s very kind of  you
That’s very nice.
That’s it (Praising someone)

THIS/THAT OVER PHONE

This is Alex. Is that James?
This is Share from ASS Construction.

THIS/THAT IN CRITICISM

This is not the way to do things
This is too short/long/high/low/salty/sweet
This/that is too bad
This place is too crowded/small.

THIS AS AN INTRODUCTORY WORD IN WRITING

This is to state that I am meeting the PM on ….
This is to inform you that the Chairman is ….

THIS /THAT AS A PROMPT

You are Jim, Aren’t  you?  ‘yes, that’s right’
I was promoted to higher level,  that’s very nice, congratulation.
This/that  to introduce someon
     
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