Advanced English structures
Here are advanced English sentence structures along with their Hindi translations and two examples each. These structures can help convey nuanced ideas and emotions when translated into Hindi.
1. Not only... but also
Structure: Not only [subject + verb] but also [subject + verb]
Hindi: न केवल... बल्कि... भी
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Example 1: Not only does she sing well, but she also plays the guitar.
Translation: वह न केवल अच्छा गाती है, बल्कि गिटार भी बजाती है। -
Example 2: Not only was he late, but he also forgot his homework.
Translation: वह न केवल देर से आया, बल्कि अपना होमवर्क भी भूल गया।
2. Had I known / Were I / Should you (Inversion for conditional)
Structure: [Helping verb + subject + base verb] (without 'if')
Hindi: अगर... होता तो...
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Example 1: Had I known about the meeting, I would have attended it.
Translation: अगर मुझे बैठक के बारे में पता होता, तो मैं उसमें शामिल होता। -
Example 2: Were I you, I would apologize.
Translation: अगर मैं तुम्हारी जगह होता, तो माफी माँगता।
3. So + adjective + that
Structure: So [adjective] that [result]
Hindi: इतना/इतनी... कि...
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Example 1: She was so tired that she fell asleep instantly.
Translation: वह इतनी थकी हुई थी कि तुरंत सो गई। -
Example 2: The movie was so boring that we left halfway.
Translation: फिल्म इतनी बोरिंग थी कि हम आधे में ही चले गए।
4. It is high time / It is about time
Structure: It is high/about time [subject + past verb]
Hindi: अब समय आ गया है कि...
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Example 1: It is high time we started working on the project.
Translation: अब समय आ गया है कि हम प्रोजेक्ट पर काम शुरू करें। -
Example 2: It’s about time you told her the truth.
Translation: अब समय आ गया है कि तुम उसे सच बताओ।
5. No sooner... than
Structure: No sooner had [subject + past participle] than [past verb]
Hindi: जैसे ही..., वैसे ही...
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Example 1: No sooner had he arrived than the meeting started.
Translation: जैसे ही वह पहुँचा, वैसे ही बैठक शुरू हो गई। -
Example 2: No sooner had I sat down than the phone rang.
Translation: जैसे ही मैं बैठा, वैसे ही फोन बजने लगा।
6. Despite / In spite of
Structure: Despite/In spite of [noun/verb+ing], [clause]
Hindi: बावजूद...
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Example 1: Despite being rich, he is humble.
Translation: अमीर होने के बावजूद वह विनम्र है। -
Example 2: In spite of the rain, they continued playing.
Translation: बारिश के बावजूद वे खेलते रहे।
7. As if / As though
Structure: [Subject + verb] as if/as though [subject + past verb]
Hindi: जैसे कि...
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Example 1: He talks as if he knows everything.
Translation: वह ऐसे बात करता है जैसे उसे सब कुछ आता हो। -
Example 2: She cried as though she had lost everything.
Translation: वह ऐसे रोई जैसे उसने सब कुछ खो दिया हो।
Here are **15 Hindi sentences for each of the 7 advanced English structures** to help you practice translation into English.
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### 🟦 **1. Not only... but also (न केवल... बल्कि... भी)**
1. वह न केवल गाता है बल्कि नृत्य भी करता है।
2. वह न केवल मेरी दोस्त है बल्कि मेरी सहकर्मी भी है।
3. यह फिल्म न केवल मनोरंजक है बल्कि शिक्षाप्रद भी है।
4. उन्होंने न केवल किताब पढ़ी बल्कि समीक्षा भी लिखी।
5. उसने न केवल खाना बनाया बल्कि मेहमानों की सेवा भी की।
6. बच्चे न केवल खेल रहे थे बल्कि शोर भी मचा रहे थे।
7. वह न केवल बुद्धिमान है बल्कि मेहनती भी है।
8. शिक्षक न केवल पढ़ाते हैं बल्कि प्रेरणा भी देते हैं।
9. उसने न केवल गाड़ी चलाई बल्कि रास्ता भी दिखाया।
10. वह न केवल ईमानदार है बल्कि विश्वसनीय भी है।
11. न केवल वह परीक्षा में पास हुआ बल्कि टॉप भी किया।
12. न केवल बारिश हो रही थी बल्कि बिजली भी कड़क रही थी।
13. वह न केवल तेज दौड़ता है बल्कि लंबी दूरी भी तय करता है।
14. न केवल उसने गलती मानी बल्कि माफी भी मांगी।
15. वह न केवल अंग्रेजी जानता है बल्कि फ्रेंच भी बोलता है।
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### 🟦 **2. Inversion Conditionals (Had I known / Were I / Should you)**
1. Had I studied harder, I would have passed.
2. Were I rich, I would travel the world.
3. Should you need help, just call me.
4. Had she come earlier, we would have left on time.
5. Were he more careful, he wouldn’t make such mistakes.
6. Should they arrive late, inform the manager.
7. Had I known about the traffic, I would’ve taken another route.
8. Were I in your place, I’d do the same.
9. Should it rain tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.
10. Had we booked earlier, we would have gotten better seats.
11. Were it not so expensive, I would have bought it.
12. Should you feel unwell, consult a doctor.
13. Had they invited me, I would’ve definitely come.
14. Were I a bird, I’d fly to the mountains.
15. Should he call, tell him I’m busy.
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### 🟦 **3. So + adjective + that (इतना... कि...)**
1. वह इतनी सुंदर है कि सब उसे देखते रह जाते हैं।
2. फिल्म इतनी लंबी थी कि हम बोर हो गए।
3. वह इतना तेज दौड़ा कि कोई पकड़ नहीं पाया।
4. कमरा इतना ठंडा था कि मुझे स्वेटर पहननी पड़ी।
5. कहानी इतनी रोचक थी कि मैं अंत तक पढ़ता रहा।
6. खाना इतना स्वादिष्ट था कि सबने तारीफ की।
7. बच्चा इतना थका हुआ था कि वहीं सो गया।
8. परीक्षा इतनी कठिन थी कि बहुत कम लोग पास हुए।
9. वह इतना बोलता है कि दूसरों को मौका ही नहीं देता।
10. वह इतनी समझदार है कि कोई भी सलाह ले सकता है।
11. मौसम इतना अच्छा था कि हम पिकनिक पर गए।
12. वह इतना डर गया कि कुछ बोल नहीं पाया।
13. समस्या इतनी गंभीर थी कि पुलिस को बुलाना पड़ा।
14. वह इतना खुश था कि नाचने लगा।
15. वह इतनी जल्दी गया कि हम उसे रोक नहीं पाए।
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### 🟦 **4. It is high time / about time (अब समय आ गया है कि...)**
1. अब समय आ गया है कि हम बदलाव लाएं।
2. अब समय आ गया है कि तुम ज़िम्मेदारी लो।
3. अब समय आ गया है कि वह सच बोले।
4. अब समय आ गया है कि सरकार कुछ करे।
5. अब समय आ गया है कि हम यात्रा की योजना बनाएं।
6. अब समय आ गया है कि वे माफी माँगें।
7. अब समय आ गया है कि वह काम शुरू करे।
8. अब समय आ गया है कि हम सच का सामना करें।
9. अब समय आ गया है कि आप अपने स्वास्थ्य का ध्यान रखें।
10. अब समय आ गया है कि बच्चे स्कूल जाएं।
11. अब समय आ गया है कि शिक्षक अपनी भूमिका निभाएं।
12. अब समय आ गया है कि हम पुराने विचार छोड़ें।
13. अब समय आ गया है कि लोग जागरूक बनें।
14. अब समय आ गया है कि तुम उसे माफ कर दो।
15. अब समय आ गया है कि हम एक नई शुरुआत करें।
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### 🟦 **5. No sooner... than (जैसे ही..., वैसे ही...)**
1. जैसे ही मैं घर पहुँचा, वैसे ही बारिश शुरू हो गई।
2. जैसे ही वह आया, वैसे ही पार्टी शुरू हुई।
3. जैसे ही मैंने दरवाजा खोला, वैसे ही वह भाग गया।
4. जैसे ही परीक्षा शुरू हुई, वैसे ही बिजली चली गई।
5. जैसे ही उसने फोन उठाया, नेटवर्क चला गया।
6. जैसे ही मैं सोया, किसी ने दरवाजा खटखटाया।
7. जैसे ही वे स्टेशन पहुँचे, ट्रेन छूट गई।
8. जैसे ही वह बोला, सब चुप हो गए।
9. जैसे ही मैंने खाना परोसा, बच्चों ने खाना शुरू कर दिया।
10. जैसे ही खबर आई, सब हैरान रह गए।
11. जैसे ही फिल्म शुरू हुई, मोबाइल बजने लगा।
12. जैसे ही हम बैठे, वेटर पानी ले आया।
13. जैसे ही क्लास शुरू हुई, वह देर से आया।
14. जैसे ही उसने गाना शुरू किया, सब तालियाँ बजाने लगे।
15. जैसे ही दरवाजा खुला, ठंडी हवा आई।
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### 🟦 **6. Despite / In spite of (के बावजूद)**
1. बारिश के बावजूद वे मैच खेलने गए।
2. थकान के बावजूद वह ऑफिस गया।
3. चोट के बावजूद उसने खेला।
4. कठिनाइयों के बावजूद उसने हार नहीं मानी।
5. बीमारी के बावजूद वह स्कूल गया।
6. विरोध के बावजूद फैसला लिया गया।
7. कम बजट के बावजूद फिल्म सफल रही।
8. चेतावनी के बावजूद लोग बाहर निकले।
9. गर्मी के बावजूद बच्चा खेलता रहा।
10. समय की कमी के बावजूद वह समय पर पहुँचा।
11. नींद की कमी के बावजूद वह काम कर रहा है।
12. तनाव के बावजूद वह शांत रहा।
13. पैसे न होने के बावजूद उसने मदद की।
14. सर्दी के बावजूद वह बिना स्वेटर के घूम रहा था।
15. ट्रैफिक के बावजूद हम समय पर पहुँचे।
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### 🟦 **7. As if / As though (जैसे कि...)**
1. वह ऐसे बात करता है जैसे उसे सब पता हो।
2. वह ऐसे रोई जैसे कोई मर गया हो।
3. उसने ऐसे देखा जैसे भूत देख लिया हो।
4. वह ऐसे चल रहा है जैसे घायल हो।
5. वह ऐसे बोल रहा था जैसे नेता हो।
6. तुम ऐसे दिख रहे हो जैसे डर गए हो।
7. वह ऐसे हँस रहा था जैसे कुछ हुआ ही न हो।
8. वह ऐसे गा रही थी जैसे प्रोफेशनल सिंगर हो।
9. वह ऐसे व्यवहार कर रहा था जैसे हम अजनबी हों।
10. वह ऐसे शरमा रही थी जैसे पहली बार मिल रही हो।
11. उसने ऐसे प्रतिक्रिया दी जैसे कुछ समझा ही न हो।
12. वह ऐसे काम कर रहा था जैसे मालिक हो।
13. उसने ऐसे मदद की जैसे वह डॉक्टर हो।
14. वह ऐसे तैयार हुई जैसे शादी में जा ही हो।
15. वह ऐसे डर गया जैसे पुलिस आ गई हो।
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Here are the **English translations (answers)** for the 15 Hindi sentences under each **advanced structure**:
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### 🟦 **1. Not only... but also**
1. He not only sings but also dances.
2. She is not only my friend but also my colleague.
3. This film is not only entertaining but also educational.
4. He not only read the book but also wrote a review.
5. She not only cooked the food but also served the guests.
6. The children were not only playing but also shouting.
7. He is not only intelligent but also hardworking.
8. Teachers not only teach but also inspire.
9. He not only drove the car but also showed the way.
10. He is not only honest but also trustworthy.
11. Not only did he pass the exam, but he also topped it.
12. Not only was it raining, but there was also thunder.
13. He not only runs fast but also covers long distances.
14. Not only did he admit his mistake, but he also apologized.
15. He not only knows English but also speaks French.
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### 🟦 **2. Inversion Conditionals**
1. Had I studied harder, I would have passed.
2. Were I rich, I would travel the world.
3. Should you need help, just call me.
4. Had she come earlier, we would have left on time.
5. Were he more careful, he wouldn’t make such mistakes.
6. Should they arrive late, inform the manager.
7. Had I known about the traffic, I would have taken another route.
8. Were I in your place, I would do the same.
9. Should it rain tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.
10. Had we booked earlier, we would have gotten better seats.
11. Were it not so expensive, I would have bought it.
12. Should you feel unwell, consult a doctor.
13. Had they invited me, I would have definitely come.
14. Were I a bird, I would fly to the mountains.
15. Should he call, tell him I’m busy.
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### 🟦 **3. So + adjective + that**
1. She is so beautiful that everyone keeps looking at her.
2. The movie was so long that we got bored.
3. He ran so fast that no one could catch him.
4. The room was so cold that I had to wear a sweater.
5. The story was so interesting that I kept reading till the end.
6. The food was so delicious that everyone praised it.
7. The child was so tired that he fell asleep right there.
8. The exam was so difficult that very few passed.
9. He talks so much that others don’t get a chance.
10. She is so wise that anyone can take advice from her.
11. The weather was so nice that we went for a picnic.
12. He was so scared that he couldn’t speak.
13. The problem was so serious that we had to call the police.
14. He was so happy that he started dancing.
15. He left so quickly that we couldn’t stop him.
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### 🟦 **4. It is high time / about time**
1. It's high time we brought change.
2. It's about time you took responsibility.
3. It’s high time he told the truth.
4. It’s high time the government did something.
5. It’s high time we planned a trip.
6. It’s high time they apologized.
7. It’s high time he started working.
8. It’s high time we faced the truth.
9. It’s high time you took care of your health.
10. It’s high time the children went to school.
11. It’s high time the teachers did their duty.
12. It’s high time we let go of old ideas.
13. It’s high time people became aware.
14. It’s high time you forgave her.
15. It’s high time we made a new beginning.
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### 🟦 **5. No sooner... than**
1. No sooner had I reached home than it started raining.
2. No sooner had he arrived than the party began.
3. No sooner had I opened the door than he ran away.
4. No sooner had the exam started than the power went out.
5. No sooner had she picked up the phone than the network went off.
6. No sooner had I fallen asleep than someone knocked.
7. No sooner had they reached the station than the train left.
8. No sooner had he spoken than everyone went silent.
9. No sooner had I served the food than the children started eating.
10. No sooner had the news arrived than everyone was shocked.
11. No sooner had the movie started than the phone rang.
12. No sooner had we sat down than the waiter brought water.
13. No sooner had the class started than he came late.
14. No sooner had she started singing than everyone began clapping.
15. No sooner had the door opened than cold air rushed in.
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### 🟦 **6. Despite / In spite of**
1. Despite the rain, they went to play the match.
2. Despite being tired, he went to the office.
3. Despite the injury, he played.
4. Despite difficulties, she didn’t give up.
5. Despite being ill, he went to school.
6. Despite the opposition, the decision was made.
7. Despite the low budget, the film was a success.
8. In spite of the warning, people went outside.
9. Despite the heat, the child kept playing.
10. Despite the lack of time, he arrived on time.
11. Despite lack of sleep, he is working.
12. Despite the stress, he remained calm.
13. Despite not having money, he helped.
14. Despite the cold, he was roaming without a sweater.
15. Despite the traffic, we reached on time.
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### 🟦 **7. As if / As though**
1. He talks as if he knows everything.
2. She cried as though someone had died.
3. He looked as if he had seen a ghost.
4. He was walking as if he was injured.
5. He was speaking as if he were a leader.
6. You look as if you’re scared.
7. He was laughing as if nothing had happened.
8. She was singing as if she were a professional singer.
9. He behaved as if we were strangers.
10. She blushed as though she was meeting him for the first time.
11. He reacted as if he didn’t understand anything.
12. He was acting as if he were the owner.
13. She helped as though she were a doctor.
14. She got ready as if she were going to a wedding.
15. He got scared as though the police had come.
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