Use of 'is' and 'are' in Spoken English
In English, we use 'is' and 'are' to talk about things and people. They are forms of the verb 'to be'. Knowing when to use each one is important for clear communication.
Key Concepts and Their Translation in Hindi Language
1. 'Is' is used for singular subjects (one person or thing).
- Hindi: 'Is' का उपयोग एकवचन विषयों (एक व्यक्ति या चीज) के लिए किया जाता है।
2. 'Are' is used for plural subjects (more than one person or thing).
- Hindi: 'Are' का उपयोग बहुवचन विषयों (एक से अधिक व्यक्ति या चीज) के लिए किया जाता है।
Usage Examples and Translations
1. 'She is a teacher.'
- Hindi: 'वह एक शिक्षक है।'
2. 'They are students.'
- Hindi: 'वे छात्र हैं।'
Key Mistakes
1. Using 'is' with plural subjects: 'They is happy.' (Incorrect) should be 'They are happy.' (Correct).
- Hindi: बहुवचन विषयों के साथ 'is' का उपयोग करना: 'वे खुश है।' (गलत) होना चाहिए 'वे खुश हैं।' (सही)।
2. Using 'are' with singular subjects: 'He are a doctor.' (Incorrect) should be 'He is a doctor.' (Correct).
- Hindi: एकवचन विषयों के साथ 'are' का उपयोग करना: 'वह एक डॉक्टर हैं।' (गलत) होना चाहिए 'वह एक डॉक्टर है।' (सही)।
Understanding the difference between 'is' and 'are' will help you speak English more clearly!