My Future Dream (J8A)
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EN: The verb 'want' is followed by an infinitive (to + verb) when expressing a desire to perform an action. In this sentence, 'to be' acts as the direct object of the verb 'want'.
I want to learn how to play the piano.
EN: The prepositional phrase 'in the future' is used as an adverbial modifier of time, indicating when the action or state is expected to happen.
She hopes to buy a house in the future.
EN: The verb 'hope' is followed by a to-infinitive ('to' + base verb) when expressing a desire to perform an action. It functions as the direct object of the verb.
I hope to visit Japan next year.
EN: The prepositional phrase 'around the world' acts as an adverbial modifier of place, indicating the path or area of the traveling action.
She wants to sail around the world.
EN: The verb 'decide' is followed by a to-infinitive (to + base verb) to express a choice or plan made about a future action.
She decided to buy a new bicycle.
EN: Direct speech in English can place the reporting verb (e.g., 'says Emma') after the quoted sentence, with a comma inside the quotation marks.
EN: The verb 'need' is commonly followed by a to-infinitive (to + base verb) to express an obligation, necessity, or requirement to perform an action.
I need to buy some groceries for dinner.
EN: The preposition 'for' is used here to indicate the purpose or the reason for the action (studying), specifying what the preparation is directed toward.
EN: The phrase 'would like to' is a polite way to express a desire or wish, equivalent to 'want to' but more formal and courteous. It is followed by the base form of the verb (infinitive).
I would like to order a cup of coffee.
EN: The structure 'how + to-infinitive' functions as a noun phrase and is used after verbs like 'learn', 'know', or 'show' to express the method or way of doing something.
She wants to learn how to swim.
EN: The verb 'plan' is followed by an infinitive (to + verb) to express an intention or future arrangement. Since the subject 'She' is third-person singular, the verb 'plan' takes the ending '-s' (plans) in the simple present tense.
He plans to buy a new car next month.
EN: In direct speech, when the reporting verb (like 'says') comes after the quoted sentence, the subject and verb can be inverted (e.g., 'says Hana' or 'Hana says'). Here, 'says Hana' is used to report who spoke.
"I am ready," says Leo.
EN: The verb 'agree' is followed by an infinitive (to + verb) to express a decision or commitment to do something. In this sentence, 'agreed to help' shows a past commitment.
They agreed to meet at the library.
EN: The verb 'help' can be followed by a bare infinitive (verb without 'to') or a full infinitive (to + verb). In 'help clean the park', 'clean' is a bare infinitive acting as the complement of 'help'.
Can you help me wash the dishes?
EN: The verb 'forget' can be followed by an infinitive ('to' + verb) to indicate that someone did not do something because they did not remember to do it. This is different from 'forget + -ing' (gerund), which means forgetting a past memory of doing something.
I forgot to lock the door this morning.
EN: Direct speech is often reported using a reporting verb like 'says' or 'said'. When the quote comes first, the subject and the reporting verb can either remain in standard order (e.g., 'Emma says') or be inverted (e.g., 'says Emma'), especially in written narratives.
"I am ready," says Leo.
EN: The dummy subject 'It' is used as a placeholder at the beginning of the sentence when the real subject is an infinitive phrase (to + verb). This structure (It + be + adjective + to-infinitive) is used to make sentences easier to understand by avoiding a long subject at the start.
It is necessary to wear a helmet when riding a bike.
EN: The word 'enough' can function as an adjective meaning 'as much or as many as required'. When used as an adjective, it always precedes the noun it modifies (e.g., 'enough water', 'enough time').
We have enough time to finish the test.
EN: The verb 'promise' is followed by a to-infinitive (to + base verb) to express an intention or commitment to perform a future action.
She promised to call me after the meeting.
EN: The idiom 'on time' means at the planned or expected time, not late. It is often used as an adverbial phrase to modify verbs of completion or arrival.
Please make sure you arrive on time for the interview.
EN: The verb 'want' is followed by an infinitive (to + verb) to express a desire or goal. In the third person singular (he/she/it), the verb 'want' takes an '-s' ending ('wants').
She wants to learn how to play the piano.
EN: In written English, when reporting direct speech, the subject and verb can be inverted (e.g., 'says Hana' instead of 'Hana says') when the subject is a proper noun or common noun, adding a literary or storytelling feel.
"I am ready," says Leo.
EN: In English literature and storytelling, placing the reporting verb before the subject (e.g., 'says Hana') is a common stylistic device. It keeps the focus on the spoken words first, making the dialogue feel more immediate and engaging for the reader.
EN: The dummy subject 'It' is used to introduce an infinitive phrase (to + verb) as the real subject of the sentence. This structure ('It is + adjective + to-infinitive') is common in English to avoid top-heavy sentences where the subject is too long.
It is important to study every day.
EN: The reporting verb 'says' is in the simple present tense, which is often used in written narratives or quotes to make the dialogue feel immediate and active.
EN: The indefinite pronoun 'everyone' is grammatically singular and takes a singular verb ('has'), even though it refers to multiple people.
Everyone in the office has a computer.
EN: An infinitive phrase (to + verb) can function as an adjective to modify a noun. Here, 'to chase' modifies the noun phrase 'a special dream', indicating the purpose or action related to the dream.
I have a lot of homework to do.
EN: The verb 'want' is followed by an infinitive (to + verb) to express a desire or intention. In this sentence, 'want to become' indicates the speaker's future aspiration.
I want to learn how to play the piano.
EN: Coordinate adjectives are two or more adjectives that modify the same noun and are joined by 'and'. Here, 'kind' and 'helpful' both modify the noun 'teacher' to describe her qualities.
She is a smart and creative student.
EN: The verb 'hope' is followed by an infinitive (to + verb) to express a desire for a future action. When there are two actions connected by 'and' (to travel and see), the 'to' is usually omitted before the second verb ('see') to avoid repetition.
He hopes to study abroad and learn a new language.
EN: Subject-Verb Agreement: When the subject is a singular third-person noun (My friend Sarah), the verb in the simple present tense must end with '-s' or '-es' (hopes).
My brother Leo plays the piano every day.
EN: The phrase 'see the world' is a common English idiom that means to travel widely and experience different cultures, rather than just looking at a map or pictures. It carries a sense of adventure and personal growth.
EN: The verb 'decide' is followed by a to-infinitive (to + base verb) when it expresses a decision to perform an action. In this sentence, 'decided to learn' shows that learning is the action Emma chose to do.
We decided to visit the museum on Sunday.
EN: The adjective 'different' is used to describe nouns that are not the same. When modifying a plural countable noun like 'languages', it indicates variety. It is placed before the noun it modifies.
She tried three different flavors of ice cream.
EN: The verb 'plan' is followed by an infinitive (to + verb) to express an intention or a future goal. In this sentence, 'plans to build' indicates what Ryan intends to do.
She plans to study abroad next year.
EN: The adverbial clause of time introduced by 'when' is used to talk about the future. In English, we use the simple present tense ('grows up') in the time clause, even though it refers to a future event.
When he arrives, we will start the meeting.
EN: The infinitive phrase 'To reach our dreams' is used as an adverbial of purpose at the beginning of the sentence, meaning 'in order to reach our dreams'. It is followed by a comma when placed at the start.
To pass the exam, she studied every night.
EN: The verb 'need' is followed by a to-infinitive ('to work') to express an obligation or necessity to perform an action.
We need to buy some groceries for dinner.
EN: The verb 'promise' is followed by an infinitive (to + verb) to express an intention or commitment to do something in the future.
They promised to arrive on time.
EN: The verb 'help' can be followed by an object and a bare infinitive (verb without 'to') to show who is being assisted and with what action.
She helped me clean the kitchen.
EN: The dummy subject 'It' is used to replace a long infinitive phrase (to follow a big dream) at the beginning of the sentence, making the sentence structure more balanced. The real subject is the infinitive phrase placed at the end.
It is important to study hard.
EN: The negative structure 'It is not + adjective + to-infinitive' is used to describe how difficult, easy, or necessary an action is in a negative sense.
It is not easy to learn a new language.
EN: The dummy pronoun 'it' is used as a placeholder subject when the real subject is an infinitive phrase (in this case, 'to try and never give up'). This structure keeps the sentence balanced and avoids a top-heavy subject.
It is important to practice every day.
EN: The infinitive 'to try' is coordinated with 'never give up' using the conjunction 'and'. The particle 'to' is omitted before 'never give up' because it is shared with the first verb 'try' (parallel structure).
She wants to sing and dance on stage.
EN: The pattern 'want to be + noun' is used to express a person's career aspirations or future identity. 'To be' is an infinitive verb acting as the direct object of the verb 'want'.
I want to be a teacher in the future.
EN: In English, direct speech can be placed at the beginning of a sentence, followed by the reporting verb (e.g., 'asks') and the subject (e.g., 'Sarah'). This structure is common in storytelling to emphasize the spoken words.
"Where are you going?" asks Leo.
EN: The verb 'want' is followed by an infinitive (to + base verb) to express a desire or intention. In this sentence, 'to be' acts as the direct object of the verb 'want'.
I want to learn how to play the piano.
EN: Direct speech reporting with 'says [Name]'. When reporting what someone says in a story or dialogue, the reporting verb 'says' can be placed after the quoted speech, followed by the subject (noun).
"I love reading books," says Sarah.
EN: The verb 'hope' is followed by an infinitive (to + base verb) to express a desire or plan for the future. It functions as the direct object of the verb 'hope'.
She hopes to visit Paris next summer.
EN: In direct speech, when the reporting verb (like 'says') comes after the quoted sentence, the subject and verb can be inverted (e.g., 'says Ryan' or 'Ryan says'). This is a common stylistic choice in storytelling.
"I am ready," says Leo.
EN: In Western youth culture, forming or playing in a 'garage band' or school band is a very common dream and hobby. It represents teamwork, self-expression, and a passion for music, often associated with growing up and finding one's identity.
EN: The verb 'decide' is followed by a to-infinitive (to + verb) to express a choice or plan made by the speaker.
She decided to study abroad next year.
EN: The verb 'learn' can also be followed by a to-infinitive (to + verb) to indicate acquiring the ability to perform a specific action.
He wants to learn to play the piano.
EN: The verb 'need' is followed by an infinitive (to + verb) to express an obligation or necessity to perform an action.
I need to buy some groceries.
EN: The verb 'practice' is a transitive verb that directly takes a noun (like 'English') or a gerund (verb-ing) as its direct object.
She practices playing the piano every afternoon.
EN: In English, when reporting direct speech, the speaker attribution can be placed after the quote (e.g., 'says Leo'). In written stories, it is common to invert the subject and verb ('says Leo' instead of 'Leo says') for a more literary rhythm.
EN: The dummy pronoun 'it' is used as a preparatory subject when the real subject is an infinitive phrase (to + verb). This structure avoids having a long, heavy subject at the beginning of the sentence.
It is important to practice every day.
EN: The infinitive 'to set' acts as the real subject of the sentence, representing the action or state being discussed.
To learn a new language takes time.
EN: The verb 'plan' is followed by an infinitive (to + verb) to express an intention or future arrangement. In this structure, 'to read' acts as the direct object of the verb 'plan'.
He plans to visit his grandparents next month.
EN: The word 'each' is used as a determiner to refer to every individual member of a group of two or more, considered individually. It is followed by a singular countable noun (e.g., 'week').
Each student received a new notebook.
EN: The verb 'agree' is followed by a to-infinitive (to + base verb) when expressing an agreement or decision to perform an action.
They agreed to meet at the library.
EN: The prepositional phrase 'on weekends' is used to describe an action that happens regularly on Saturdays and Sundays.
I usually go hiking on weekends.
EN: The dummy subject 'It' is used to replace an infinitive phrase (to + verb) that acts as the real subject of the sentence. This structure ('It is + adjective + to-infinitive') is common in English to avoid top-heavy sentences.
It is important to study every day.
EN: The preposition 'about' is used after the verb 'dream' to specify the topic or subject of the dream, especially when referring to hopes, plans, or imaginings.
She dreams about traveling to Paris.
EN: The structure 'Let's + base verb' is used to make a suggestion or proposal to a group that includes the speaker. It is a contraction of 'let us'.
Let's work together to finish this project.
EN: The verb 'promise' is followed by a to-infinitive ('to' + base verb) when expressing an agreement or commitment to do something in the future.
I promise to call you when I arrive.
EN: In English storytelling, when reporting direct speech, the subject and verb are often inverted (e.g., 'says Leo' instead of 'Leo says'). This is a stylistic choice that sounds more literary and keeps the focus on the spoken words.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
To stop trying to do something; to surrender.
To gradually become an adult.
At the planned or expected time; punctual.
To decide what you want to achieve in the future.