TENSE CHART WITH USES AND EXAMPLES

TENSE CHART

Auxiliary Verb - DO / BE / HAVE

Conversation : Directions

DIRECTIONS I

A. Excuse me. Is there a bank near here?
B. Yes. There's a bank on the corner.
A. Thank you.
B. You're welcome.


DIRECTIONS II

A. Excuse me. Is there a supermarket near here?
B. Yes. There's one near here.
A. How do I get there?
B. At the traffic lights, take the first left and go straight on. It's on the left.
A. Is it far?
B. Not really.
A. Thank you.
B. Don't mention it.

CONVERSATION : SHOPPING FOR A SWEATER

SHOPPING FOR A SWEATER
A. Can I help you?
B. Yes, I'm looking for a sweater.
A. What size are you?
B. I'm an extra large.
A. How about this one?
B. Yes, that's nice. Can I try it on?
A. Certainly, there's the changing room over there.
B. Thank you.
A. How does it fit?
B. It's too large. Do you have a smaller size?
A. Yes, here you are.
B. Thank you. I'll have it, please.
A. OK, how would you like to pay?
B. Do you take credit cards?
A. Yes, we do. Visa, Master Card and American Express.
B. OK, here's my Visa.
A. Thank you. Have a nice day!
B. Thank you, goodbye.

A telephone talk between a VIP and the Principal of a college

A telephone talk between a VIP and the Principal of a college. 

The VIP will be the chief guest for a function in the college.

VIP : Hello, Good morning, I’m Chandrasekar speaking from Bangalore.

Principal : Hello, Good morning, Sir. I’m the Principal of MIT College at Chennai. This is about your stay. The choice is yours, Sir. Our guest house or a suite in a hotel.

VIP : I generally find a suite in a hotel more satisfactory.

Principal : We’ll book a suite in the Hotel Alankar.

VIP : That’s very kind of you. I’ll be there on Wednesday morning by nine.

Principal : We’re looking forward to your visit, Sir.

VIP : Thank you, see you bye.

Principal : Good-bye, Sir.

Conversation - In a stationery shop

In a stationery shop

Student : Have you got pens?

Shopkeeper : Would you like a ball pen or a micro tipped one?

Student : I prefer a micro tipped pen.

Shopkeeper : What colour do you want?

Student : I want green.

Shopkeeper : Here are some green colour pens. You can choose from them.

Student : (Chooses a pen) How much does this pen cost?

Shopkeeper : Cello pen? This costs Rs.11/-

Student : Here you are.

Shopkeeper : Thank you.