When starting a sentence with a verb, remember you should use it in the continuous form
MAC1 FRI1400 2.2014
1st bimester
Participial Clauses
Thank you for your contribution, Livia! The examples are really clear. Do you think you could expand on the definition and use of participial clauses, though? Maybe you can take a look at the grammar summary, on p. 159. :-)
a phrase that contains a present or past participle
Having worked Working hard during the week, he was relieved to finally rest a little.
The cake, baked this morning, was delicious.
Having slept all day long, she wasn't tired at night.
Phrasal Verbs
Thanks a million for your contribution, Breno!! I wonder if everybody could grasp the meaning of the phrasal verbs... how about a test tomorrow?
Get through
He gets through two bottles of wine a day.
Get by
They're finding it increasingly difficult to get by since their daughter was born.
Get down to
Now, let's get down to business
Get on with
Our new boss is very easy to get on with
Get ahead
Nowadays, you need IT skills if you want to get ahead
Get at
His boss is always getting at him for arriving late
Remember that all phrasal verbs have more than one meaning
irreversible phrases
Thanks for your participation, Solange!! I loved your examples. Keep up the good work!!
in this day and age
It is common in this day and age for people do not spend their time to help others. However, it would be simply amazing.
heart and soul
Actually, I think when I'm working, I have to put my heart and soul to achieve the goal.
law and order
We need cops who are better paid and equipped to ensure law and order in the city of Sao Paulo.
peace and quiet
The situation in Gaza is very tense, peace and quiet quit is what we all dream and wish for that suffering people.
by and large
I'll have to study more to get better results, but by and large I have a good base of everything.
ifs and buts
No, you are wrong, and please no ifs and buts, ok?
rough and ready
Well, actually I enjoy watching films which are rough and ready, but today I prefer a more sophisticated one. Is it ok for you?
odds and ends
I have not finished the task, because I still want to change a few odds and ends and so it will be perfect.
first and foremost
I am very angry with you. Well, first and foremost where were you last night?
time phrases
a long time ago
I used to play with these toys a long time ago.
in the long term
Everything you're doing now will be worth in the a long term.
in recent years
In recent years technology has developed a lot.
prior to
Prior to going to the school I always have breakfast.
currently
I'm currently working on a really important project.
Expressions
sum up
to summarises an idea, to resume or something
wrap someone in cotton wool
to be very protective
make it
to manage to do something
cooking pretty good
when the fire had (...)
first thing on (your) mind
priority
point the way
show the right direction.
Older people could point the way in which we should follow, but it depends on us to accept it or accepting ou not.
Expressions with life 👧
Thanks for including the idioms, Isa. How about thinking of example sentences for them? I'm sure the group would appreciate your effort! ; )
... saver
Thank you for helping me study for my test! It was a lifesaver.
... like
He is an amazing artist, he draws lifelike portraits.
Having the time of (my)...
Now that I'm studying abroad I'm having the time of my life.
All walks of...
At this kind of place you can meet people from all walks of life. Students, teachers, artists, business people.
Large then...
She was larger than life and could make everyone around her feel happy.
Story of my...
I studied so much for this test, but didn't do well. Story of my life!
Bring (them) to...
The author can really bring the book to life.
multimedia
Your language makes you who you are
Lizzy Velasquez
Confucious
Mandela
vocabulary
monsoons
Occurs in a period that goes from April to October in South Asia, with heavy rain.
a joker
someone who is always making people laugh
a know it all
someone who always has the answer for anything
a control freak
someone that wants to control every aspect of a situation
a chatterbox
someone who talks a lot about something unimportant
close call
dangerous situation that almost happened
fighter
someone that doesn't easily admit defeat and does not give up
doer
someone who would rather do things than discuss and plan actions
drifter
someone that moves from place to place, and doesn't have a fixed job
brand
a set of characteristics to identify a product or someone
