MAC1 FRI1400 2.2014 - Lessons for life

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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

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vocabulary

monsoons

Occurs in a period that goes from April to October in South Asia, with heavy rain.