This is our 2nd Class of the English Speaking Course Lesson 2 by Structures. In this class, you will learn 3 Basic Structures that we use commonly in our Conversation. The First one is “I am + (verb) + ing, The Second Structure is “I am + Getting and the third one is “I am trying to + verb. Below are the Definitions and examples of each.
Use of I am + (verb) + ing
This Structure is used to tell about the ongoing actions. for example, I am going, she is coming, They are sleeping.
Formulas
- Affirmative Sentences: I + Verb + Object/Complement
- Negative Sentences: I + Auxiliary Verb + Not + Main Verb + Object/Complement
- Interrogative Sentences: Auxiliary Verb + I + Main Verb + Object/Complement +?
| Affirmative Sentences | Negative Sentences | Interrogative Sentences |
| I am sleeping. | I am not going to Maree. | Am I cleaning the window? |
| I am using a laptop. | I am not eating pizza. | Am I making dinner? |
| I am drinking tea. | I am not using a mobile phone. | Am I wasting time? |
| I am reading a novel. | I am not writing a blog. | Am I packing a gift? |
| I am watching a movie. | I am not running. | Am I hanging clothes? |
English Speaking Course Lesson 2
Use of I am + getting:
This Structure is used to tell about the ownership or going to buy a new thing. for example, I am getting a Heavy bike, I am getting a Fortuner, I am getting a new laptop.
Formulas
- Affirmative Sentences: I + am + getting + object/complement
- Negative Sentences: I + am + not + getting + object/complement
- Interrogative Sentences: Am + I + getting + object/complement +?
| Affirmative Sentences | Negative Sentences | Interrogative Sentences |
| I am getting a new bike. | I am not getting sleepy. | Am I getting irritated? |
| I am getting too late. | I am not getting tired. | Am I getting ready for bed? |
| I am getting a new home. | I am not getting smart. | Am I getting angry? |
| I am getting hungry. | I am not getting bored. | Am I getting mad? |
| I am getting ready for college. | I am not getting ready. | Am I getting old? |
Use of I’m trying to + verb:
This Structure describes that we are trying to do something. for example, I am trying to publish a blog daily, I am trying to go to UAE, and I am trying to buy an Apple phone.
Formulas
- Affirmative Sentences: I + am + trying + to + 1st form of the verb
- Negative Sentences: I + am + not + trying + to + 1st form of the verb
- Interrogative Sentences: Am + I + trying + to + 1st form of the verb +?
| Affirmative Sentences | Negative Sentences | Interrogative Sentences |
| I am trying to understand you. | I am not trying to solve the problem. | Am I trying to do a job? |
| I am trying to sell my house. | I am not trying to call you. | Am I trying to conceive? |
| I am trying to feel better. | I am not trying to disappear. | Am I trying to learn English? |
| I am trying to complete this article. | I am not trying to your heart. | Am I trying to help? |
| I am trying to explain this topic. | I am not trying to eat healthy. | Am I trying to tell you? |
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