Executive English – Basics

• 1. Body languge in Communication.
• 2. Idea of The subject of a sentence.
• 3. Verb in a Sentence.
• 4. How to use am,is,are to describe people and things, actions, status etc. in Present time
• 5. How to use was/were to describe people and things, actions, status etc. in Past

Module 5c – Making sentences with was,were– Describing continuous actins in the past

She was travelling on a train at this time yesterday

I was watching a TV programme from 5 to 6 p.m. yesterday

She was cooking in the kitchen today morning.

Module 5B – Making sentences with was,were– Describing the status of people or things

She was busy in the morning

Was she busy in the morning?

she wasn’t (=was not) busy in the morning

Wsn’t she busy in the morning?

How was she in the morning?

They were very tired yesterday

I was Exhausted after finishing my home work

He was at happy (When he met his uncle last night)

Module 5A- Making sentences with was,were– Describing location in past time

They were in office yesterday

Were they in office yesterday?

They weren’t in office yesterday.

Weren’t they in office yesterday?

Where were they yesterday?

Who was in the office yesterday? The subject ‘who’ is singular.

Who was in the office yesterday? The subject ‘who’ is Plural = refers to many people

Module 5 – Making sentences with was,were– Describing people and Things in past time

She was student in 2021 now she is a teacher.

I was in France last week

She was sick yesterday.

Was she sick yeterday?

She wasn’t (= was not) sick yesterday.

Wasn’t she sick yesterday?

How was she yesterday? (Open ended question)

Module 4 – Making sentences with am, is, are – Describing people and Things

Let’s start making sentences with the being verbs am, is, are – To describe people, places and things (Physical/virtual)

Now let’s pair the verbs, am, is ,are with the appropriate subjects or their pronouns

NOTE: ‘S” is added to plural nouns (people, places or things)

I am a teacher.

I am Jack from Oxford.

Weather is very hot = it is hot.

My father is a bank Manage = He is a manager.

Rane is my friend = she is a manager.

I am in Chennai I am at my friend’s.

Trunp is the president of America.

Alaska is a part of Aamrica.

Oxford is a famous university.

Practice: Speak the above sentences in different moods and tones and see how the context changes

Now let’s see how gramatically we can change the context/meaning of the above sentences (turning them into a questions, negatives etc.

1. Shane is a manager (Describing Who/what the subject = Shane is ) – A simple sentence

2. Is shane a manager? (“yes/no‘ question) – this question requires answer, either ‘yes’ of ‘no’

3. Shane isn’t a manager? – she is something else (|Negative sentence)

4. Isn’t shanti a manager? (I have a doubt or i need a clarification ) – Negative ‘yes/no’ question

5. What is shane? (I want ful detail about Shane) – ‘Wh’ question (This question needs full answer aboout the subject =Shane)

Practice: speak the above five types of senences in different tones and moods (Wihout changing the word order) You can generate dozens of contexts by speaking them in different moods. for example First sentence can be converted into a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ question a jobke, an angry statement or a doubt.

am, is, are + location

I am at Grocer’s

She is in office

Is she in office?

She isn’t in office

Isn’t she in office?

Where is she?

Is your brother in bank?

He isn’t in bank he is at work.

Am is are – To express Status of people or things

Examples:

I am Tired

She is busy

They are hungry

I am exhausted, Please give me something to drink

She is disappointed with her new recruit.

Am, is are + action verb like Writing, eating, watching etc. – An action that goes on at the time of speaking like: She is Watching a TV programme. or An action that may not be going on at the time of speaking like : Clara is working in a bank (She is not working for 24 yours)

NOTE: Always use verbs with ‘ing’form (Present participle verb forms) with Am,is,are for example: drinking, singing, working etc. (I am drink, she is watch, they are eat are the wrong sentences)

She is doing laundry                  

Is she doing laundry?

She isn’t doing laundry

Isn’t she dong laundry?

What is she doing?

More sentences with am, is, are

Are  you  watching TV?

Are you reading or not?

The Kid is holding a knife, take it off immediately.

Water is flowing, close the tap soon

Nobody is in the room, why is the fan running?

Lights is burning, switch it off

Someone is knocking the door, please open it.

Actions that aren’t taking place at the time of speaking

I am learning spoken English

I am working in Wipro.

Actions that are planned

I am visiting My Hometown next week.

My uncle is coming to my home tomorrow morning.

More examples – Advance

The Climate is changing very fast.

We are beginning to feel comfortable in English class.

She is starting to feel happy in her new school.

My kids are growing fast.

His muscles are becoming stronger, after 3 months of exercise.

The prices of cars are increasing.

The cost of petrol is falling slowly.

The World is changing fast.

My grandfather is always forgetting things

Module 3: Verbs in English

“If you know how to handle verbs, you know how to handle the language. Everything else is just vocabulary.”

1. What is a Verb?

A verb is the most important word in a sentence.
It tells us what happens, what someone is, or what someone feels.

2. Types of Verbs

a) Action Verbs

These verbs show action.

• Examples: run, eat, write, play
• They can be in:
  • Present: She writes
  • Past: She wrote
  • Future: She will write

b) Being Verbs

These verbs show state or condition.

• Examples: is, am, are, was, were
• Used to describe:
  • Status: She is a teacher
  • Location: He is in class
  • Time/condition: It is late

c) Modal Verbs

These verbs help express ability, permission, possibility, or advice.

• Examples: can, may, must, should
• (Covered in a separate lesson)

3. Main Verb & Helping Verb

Sometimes a verb needs help.

Examples:

1. Shane is a student
   → is = main verb
2. Shane is reading a newspaper
   → is = helping verb
   → reading = main verb
3. What do you do for a living?
   → First do = helping verb
   → Second do = main verb

NOTE: The Helping verb the main verb to turn a sentence into a negative, interrogative etc.

4. Subject–Verb Agreement

The subject and verb must match.

❌ She are a teacher
✔ She is a teacher

❌ I reads the newspaper
✔ I read the newspaper

5. Smart Tip: Use Pronouns

We talk about many subjects daily:
(weather, education, friends, travel, etc.)

To choose the correct verb:

👉 Convert the subject into a pronoun mentally.

• The teacher → She → She is
• My friends → They → They are

This trick helps you quickly choose the correct verb.

6. Practice

A. Identify the Verb Type

1. She is happy → __________
2. They are playing → __________
3. He can swim → __________

B. Correct the Sentence

1. She are my friend → __________
2. I goes to school → __________

C. Fill in the Blank

1. He ___ (is/are) a doctor
2. They ___ (is/are) students
3. She ___ (read/reads) daily

7. Summary

• Verbs are the heart of a sentence
• Types: Action, Being, Modal
• Use helping verbs when needed
• Always follow subject–verb agreement
• Use the pronoun trick for accuracy