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miércoles, 4 de marzo de 2015

PHRASAL VERBS: LOOK

LOOK INTO: investigate.
LOOK UP TO SB.: admire.
LOOK DOWN ON SB./STH.: think that someone or something is less important than you.
LOOK BACK: to think about the past.
LOOK AROUND: to search.
LOOK AFTER: to take care of.
LOOK FOR: try to find something or someone.
LOOK FORWARD FOR STH./-ING.: to anticipate something with pleasure.
LOOK AHEAD: to think about the future.
LOOK AT: contemplate / consider.
LOOK UP: consult a reference book.

martes, 27 de enero de 2015

ANOTHER vs. OTHER



ANOTHER comes from the combination AN + OTHER, so ANOTHER will be used in those cases where we would use A/AN, that is, before singular countable nouns.
For example, “Would you like a glass of water?” ---- “Would you like another glass of water?”

On the contrary, OTHER will be used in those cases where we wouldn’t use A/AN, that is, with the definite article THE, a possessive adjective (my, your, his …), SOME or ANY; or any plural countable or uncountable noun.
Some instances: “I left my wallet in my other trousers”; “Are you free any other day of the week?”

miércoles, 19 de noviembre de 2014

Phrasal Verbs




A phrasal verb consists of a verb and a preposition or adverb that modifies or changes the meaning; 
'give up' is a phrasal verb that means 'stop doing' something, which is very different from 'give'.  
 The word or words that modify a verb in this manner can also go under the name particle.

Phrasal verbs can be divided into groups:

Intransitive verbs
These don't take an object.
'They had an argument, but they've made up now'.

Inseparable verbs
The object must come after the particle.
'They are looking after their grandchildren.'

Separable verbs
With some separable verbs, the object must come between the verb and the particle:
'The quality of their work sets them apart from their rivals.'

With some separable verbs, the object can go before or after the particle, though when a pronoun is used it comes before the particle:
Turn the TV off.
Turn off the TV.
Turn it off.


Download a list of phrasal verbs here
If you are interested in doing some exercises, click here.

lunes, 16 de enero de 2012

The Comparison in English

Comparative / Superlative Exercises

1º E.S.O.
First of all, follow the link above and watch the videos on comparative and superlative adjectives. Then do the activities.

Here you have more activities:




 2º E.S.O.
First of all, follow the link above and watch the videos on comparative and superlative adjectives. Then do the activities.

Here you have more activities:






4º E.S.O.
First of all, follow the link above and watch the videos on comparative and superlative adjectives. Then do the activities.

Here you have more activities:







Future: WILL

The Future Tense: will
FUTURE – WILL / WON'T

Copy the following information on your notebook.

USES:
To talk about the future: Ann will be here in a minute.
Offers: We'll help you give out the leaflets.
Promises: (I promise) I won't tell anybody.
Instant decisions: The phone is ringing. Don't worry. I'll get it.
Predictions (I think, I don't think, I'm sure, Maybe, etc.): I'm sure I'll pass the exam; I don't think he'll be here in time.

FORM:
Affirmative: S + will + infinitive without 'to' + C. I will go with you.
Negative: S + won't + infinitive without 'to' + C. I won't go with you.
Interrogative: Will + S + infinitive without 'to' + C? Will you come with me? Yes, I will.

Do the following exercises. First on your computer. Then on your notebook:

AFFIRMATIVE SENTENCES
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/future-1-will/exercises?02

NEGATIVE SENTENCES
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/future-1-will/exercises?03

INTERROGATIVE SENTENCES
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/future-1-will/exercises?04