An extended introduction
Combine earlier patterns: , , , . Keep each clause short.
For an ongoing duration use present habitual plus : . English often needs have lived, but Hindi can keep the present form when the situation continues.
gives a reason for coming. asks the past respectfully; asks ability or availability. A flat advert can omit verbs: .
दस साल से यहाँ रहती हूँ।I have lived here for ten years. (female)
नौकरी के लिए आया।I came for the job. (male)
मैं हिंदी बोल सकती हूँ।I can speak Hindi. (female)
Practice 1/5 · Finding words
Notice the useful form
Tap the form explained in this unit.
।
I have lived here for ten years. (female)
।
I came for the job. (male)
।
I can speak Hindi. (female)
Practice 2/5 · The right form
Choose the form
Use the meaning and the Hindi pattern.
दस साल यहाँ रहती हूँ।
I have lived here for ten years. (female)
नौकरी के आया।
I came for the job. (male)
मैं हिंदी बोल हूँ।
I can speak Hindi. (female)
Practice 3/5 · Fill the gaps
Complete the messages
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
दस साल यहाँ रहती हूँ।
I have lived here for ten years. (female)
नौकरी के आया।
I came for the job. (male)
मैं हिंदी बोल हूँ।
I can speak Hindi. (female)
Practice 4/5 · Building sentences
Build a sentence
Put the words in order.
I have lived here for ten years. (female)
I came for the job. (male)
I can speak Hindi. (female)
Practice 5/5 · Matching
Connect form and meaning
Match the pairs.

Unit complete
