UNIT 12
Linking words and discourse markets
The main linking words expressing concession and contrast are despite, in spite of, however, although, even though, much as, as/though (after adjetives), but, yet, all the same, even so, nevertheless.
Despite and in spite of can only be followed by noum or geurnd ()
In spite of having a fax machine, he couldn't send the documents.
The alternative construction is in spite of/despite the fact that
She married him, in spite of the fact that he trated her badly.
All the other conjunctions and connectors are followed by a verb clause.
* Note how as and though are used after adjectives:
Intelligent though she is, I don't think she'll win the competition.
Brave as he was, the soldier dreaded the onset of batle.
Although, even though and much as can come at the beginning of the sentence or introduce the second or additional clause.
Much as I enjoy his company, I don't want him here the whole time.
But and Yet normaly introduce the second or additional clause:
She's charming, yet there's something a litle odd about her.
All the same, even so, nevertheless and however all need a comma or commas to separate them fron the rest of the sentence:
He decided to go, all the same
All the same, he decided to go.
However is a more formal alternative to but. It is rarely used in spoken English:
Klaus was a loyal friend. However, she found him irritating at times.
a) Correct the sentences if necesary.Tick any which are allready correct.
1.In Spite of he revised revising hard for his exams, he didn't pass.
2.Much as I approve of her enthusiasm, I'm worried she'll overdo her weight training.
3.all the same He doesn't all the same know what he's talking about.
4.She would love the opportunity, although it seems unlikely at the moment.
5.There are no grants available. Nevertheless, you may be awarded a scholarship
6.My first reaction was one of distaste, yet there was an element of humour in the situation.
7.Despite his extended illness(correct), he managed to complete his doctoral disertation.
8.Quiet this spot seems now though, you ought to see it when the tourist are here in August!
9.“Try a bit harder!” “However but I don't want to”
10.I can't accept, but it's very kind of you to offer, all the same.
11.Even though your lack of agreement, you must admit it's a strong case.
12.Even so his creditors are baying for satisfaction, he has just bought a BMW!
VOCABULARY
distaste – dis·taste- [dɪsˈteɪst] n → repugnancia --
ought [pt ought] [ɔːt] aux vb I ought to do it → debería hacerlo;
The main linking words expressing cause are as, since, because, participles (see UNIT 18) and Adjetives like aware, distraught, horrified which express feelings that would cause certain behaviour.
As I hadn't had time for lunch, I bought a sandwich
Realising that no once would help him, he abandoned the idea.
Suddenly aware of the pain, she keeled over on the ground.
Distraught that Susan had rejected him, Toby rushed wildly out of the room.
Notice that as, since, and because are followed by a verb clause, participles by a verb clause with that, and adjectives either by a preposition + noum or by a verb clause with that.
For is a more formal alternative to but it is not normally used in spoken English, and cannot be used to begin a sentence.
On account of, due to, owing to and because of are followed by a noum or gerund:
Stevenson moved to the south Seas because of the climate.
b) Use these words to Complete the sentences. Do not use any word more than once.
Disgusted/ because / for/ horrified / deprived / told / surprised / embarrassed / sad / alone / due / Aware
1 Gilian blushed, ___________ that she might have embarrassed him.
2 ________ of sweets in his childhood, Antonio had fortunately never adquired a sweet tooth.
3 ________ again in her tiny room, Lucy couldn't help crying a little.
4 ________ it could publish any late news in its evening edition, the local paper had an advantage over its competitors.
5________ at the thought of missing the party, Sandra tried to cheer herself up by watching a video.
6 The toddles was crying bitterly, ____________ he'd lost his mother.
7 ________ to herar the unexpected news, Peggy phoned her mother and told her inmediately.
8 _________ to wait until he was needed, the boy sat down and watched the rest of his team play.
9 __________ at the catastrophe, the onlookers panicked and fled.
10_______ to serious problems with the track, trains to manchester Victoria will not be running until further notice.
11 ________ by the attention they were receiving, the boys tried to creep out of the room.
12________ by the mess, the residents set to work to clear it up before it become a health hazard.
The main linking words expressing result are therefore, consequently, as result, (and) so, so ... that, such ... that, enough and too... (for someone) to +infinitive. As a result of comes before a noun or gerund.
Such can be used with a noum, or an adjectvid + noum:
It was such a nice day/such nice weather that we went out
It was sach a surprise for Percy!
so... that is used with an adjective or adverb, and also with much, little, many, few + noum:
He talks so fast that you can't understand him
We had so little time that we didn't manage to see everyone.
Enough comes before a noum but after an adjective or adverb:
There wasn't enough time to see him
He isn't old enough to join the navy.
c) Rewrite the sentences, using too or enough.
1.The matter is so important that you should deal with it yourself.
2.she didn't study much, so she didn't pass the end-of-term test.
3.The door was so narrow that we couldn't squeeze through.
4.She had so little energy that she couldn't keep going all day
5.The leisure centre is so inaccesible that hardly any tourist find it.
d) Rewrite the sentences using so or such... that.
1.They had very little money, and couldn't afford to run a car.
2.There was a lot of food. We could have fed ten hungry men with it!
3.You're a really experienced worker, so you should know what to do.
4.He hasn't had much acting experience, so we can't give him the part.
5.I draw very badly, so I can't do a very good sketch map.
In case is used to explain precautions or things done in advance. It is followed by a present or past tense, or (less often) by should (see UNIT 3):
I'll take an umbrella in case it rains.
I took an umbrella in case it rained/should rain.
DO NOT USE WILL or WOULD after IN CASE.
e) Complete the sentences with the correct tense of the verb in brackets.
1.I went on a first aid course, in case I ever (need) to know about it.
2.Take your money with you in case you (see) any good souvenirs to buy.
3.I always pack my shorts in case the weather (be) fine.
4.I've been looking for her everywhere, in case she (get lost)
5.I think I'll lock my briefcase in the boot in case someone (spot) it and (try) to break into the car.
6.He was planning to work out every day, in case he (be select) for the macth.
7.I'm looking for other jobs, in case I (not get) this one.
CONNECTORS AND STRUCTURES
Connectors or prepositions?
Some connectors (as a result, in addition) are similar to complex prepositions (as a result of, in addition to). Instead of a connector (1), we sometimes use a complex preposition plus a noun phrase (2) or a pronoun (3) at the beginning of a sentence.
1.As a result, sea levels are rising. In addition, the discussed the situation in the Pacific.
2.As a result of these changes, sea levels are rising (NOT as a result of sea levels are rising)
3. In addition to that, they discussed the situation in the Pacific. (NOT In addition that... )
Other complex prepositions include: as an example of, in comparison to/with, in contrast to
We can also use a comlex preposition plus a noum phrase or pronoum (4), or a similar connector (5), in end position.
4.Malcon went to Cambridge, Sarah chose Oxford instead of Cambridge.
5.He went to Cambridge. She chose Oxford instead. (NOT ... Oxford instead Cambridge).
Connectors or Conjunctions?.
We can use connectors such as also and however in a way that is similar to the coordinating conjuctions and and but. We use the connectors when we want to emphasize the type of connection, such as adding (6) or contrasting (7).
6.Suzy's doing great these days. She's living in the country. She also has a new boyfriend. *She's living in the country and she has a new boyfriend.*
7. I sometimes drink coffee in a restaurant. However, I prefer tea most of the time. *I Sometimes drink coffee in a restaurant, but I prefer tea most of the time.*
We sometimes use coordinating conjuntions before connectors in the same clause when we want to emphasize the type of relationship, such as result (8) or contrast (9), between the clauses.
8.She didn't sign the contract and consequently it isn't legal. (NOT consequently and)
9.They were trapped for two days, but nevertheless they survived. (NOT nevertheless but)
We sometimes reduce clauses after coordinating conjunctions, but no after connectors.
10.The show was supposed to start early, but didn't (NOT ... however didn't).
Although connectors and conjunctions can both link clauses inside sentences, we usually use conjunctions to join clauses within the same sentence (11) and connectors to link sentences (12).
11.You can stay here and help me or you can go inside, but you can't just sit watching TV.
12.We were working outside all day. Meanwhile, he was sitting inside watching TV.
We can use so and though as connectors or as subordinating conjuntions. When used as conjuctions, so and though introduce an adverbial clause as part of a sentence (13). When used as connectors, they link one sentence to another (14).
13.It was an interesting offer, though I couldn't accept it, so I said nothing.
14.I'm sure it was her car outside. So she must have been at home. * We really liked their new flat. It was lovely. It was very expensive, though.*
4.Using information from the text on page 208, complete these sentences with connectors, prepositions or conjunctions.
1. _______________ industrial pollution, the atmosphere has gradually changed.
2. ______________ small changes such as butterflies moving north, there are large changes such as glaciers melting ___________ flowing into the ocean. sea levels are rising_____________.
5.Choose one phrase from each pair to complete these sentences from a history text.
in addition / in contrast / for example / as a result /
in addition to / in contrast to / as an example of / as a result of /
The spanish-American war was fougt between Spain and the United States in 1898. There were several reasons for US involvement. (1) ............................, American investors were losing money because of Spanish polices in Cuba. (2)......................... the Spanish forces, the US navy was very modern and powerful. (3) ............................ the war, Cuba became independent from Spain. (4) ............................, the United States gained control of Puerto Rico.
6.Complete this description with these words.
also / and / as a result / but / however /so
The Titanic was considered to be the fastest and most modern passenger ship of its day. It was (1) ...................... believed to be unsinkable. During its first voyage in 1912, (2)................, the ship hit an iceberg (3) ................................... sank. While the ship was slowly sinking, there was time for the passengers to escape, (4) .............................. there were not enough lifeboats, (5) ....................... hundreds of people drowned in the disaster. (6)..............................., thoug new laws were introduced to make ships much safer.
7.Choose a sentence or clause (a-d) to follow each sentence or clause (1 – 4) and add these words.
and / but / instead / or / so (x 2) though
1. We loved playing in the snow. (..)
2. I liked the car ............... my wife loved it. (...)
3. I didn't think the test was long .................... difficult, (...)
4 There wasn't a flight avilable. (...)
a ......................... some of the students did.
b .........................we went by train .............................
c .......................................we bought it.
d It was really cold, ....................................
8.Editing. Correct the mistakes in the use of connectors in this text.
My friend Kazuko sometimes helps me with my English writing. She was born in Japan, however, but she spent part of her childhood in America consequently her English is really good. She isn't like an American, although. Americans seem to be very direct, in contrast this Kazuko is very indirect. As example, she never tells me that I have made a mistake. Instead that, she points to a line and takes a deep breath. She makes also a small “tss” sound. Alternatively or she may say some part needs “special attention”. For her, nothing is ever wrong; it is simply 'not finished yet'. As a result this, I have not only learned English from her, but I have also learned how to be helpful and patient. Nevertheless that, I think that se will have to take a few deep breaths when she reads this. In other word, it is not finished yet.
Conjunctions____
Combining clouses
and, but, yet, however,
but – he was short but fat.
however, should be at the start of a sent. and followed by a comma
however, I decided not to go
in addition to, additionaly... at the start.
Although
Despite/ In spite of – must be followed by a noun / gerund
Despite loving him, she packed her bags and headed for the coast.
In spite of his fear of flying, he let his brother fly him over gay Paris.
Robert Rode a horse in spite of the fact that he hated them.
As/ though – after adjectives
Beautiful as she was, she still couldn't find a man
Tired though they were of eating hourse meat, they butchered a filly an chucked in on the BBQ
such as... Given a example... You must drink some fine wine whilst you are in Spain such as Rioja.
Although / even though
Although he was tired, he still went to the show
VOCABULARY
Peel – halua – core –apple
slice- dice – chop -
skin (flay humman)
stir
mix- whisk – beat
fry
stir – fry
bake (bread, cakes, biscuits, fruits)
roast (meat + vegetables with oil)
boild/ simmer (a punto de hervir)
steam / steamer
grill / toast
wrap – wrip doblar – envolver
stock-- caldo
safron
RECIPE BOTILLO
Bierzo "botillos" are tasty pork sausages, with the undisputed leading role in the cuisine of the county of El Bierzo.
The "botillo" is a meat product made in the Leonese county of El Bierzo, with different parts from the butchering of the pig (above all ribs and tail), chopped up and marinated in salt, paprika, garlic and other natural spices. It is packed in natural skins and, before being eaten, it must go through the smoking and part-curing processes. Its exterior appearance is defined by the shape of the skin, although it normally takes on a globe shape, reddish grey in colour and weighing between approximately 500g and 1,600g per piece. When cut, it shows deep red tones, a firm consistency and an intense aroma. It is eaten cooked and accompanied by vegetables, above all cabbage, potatoes, chickpeas and chorizo pepper. It is a simple, hearty dish with no great secrets in the preparation, but it is one of the stars of El Bierzo's cuisine.
Season: Bierzo "botillo" can be eaten all year round, although the periods of greatest demand coincide with the winter months because of the product's great energy value.
Origin
The area for manufacturing Bierzo "botillos" covers the municipalities belonging to the county of El Bierzo, situated in the northeast of the province of León.
Wednesday, 30 July 2008
24JULY
WILL
future
promises. “I promise I will”
decision made at the moment. “I'll get the door”, “I'll get the phone”
responding to a new information. “I'm hungry”-- “I'll make you a sandwich”
GOING TO
use for plans and intentions. (they are not set in stone, nothing has been arranged)
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
more concrete that – going to-- fixed arguments
where are you going on holiday?
what are you doing later?
who are you metting in the pub?
who are you having a meeting with?
why is she leaving him after so long?
when are you taking your cat to the vet?
somebody gives info --- somebody use present continuous to concrete info
HIPOTHETICAL QUESTIONS -- going to --
what are you going to do if she leaves you?
whar are you going to do if you would be thinking about it before?
where are you going to live if your landlord sells the house?
who are you going to turn to when it all falls down?
who is going to pick you up off the ground?
somebody gives info --- “have you heard? my girlfriend's leaving me!”
somebody ask --- “what will you do? “(instantaneously) what are you going to do? (implies thought)
VOCABULA..
to dump – ir al servicio, acabar una relación con alguien
to chuck--- through --- acabar con alguien=?
FUTURE REPORTED SPEECH
present continuous
going to
“I'm going to leave England”, she said that she was going to leave England
PER PRONUNTIATION
2
bit beat
hit heat
sit seat
milt meat
3
bit beat bet
http://www.soundsofenglish.org/pronunciation/i.htm
22JULY
Verbs of speech
talk to
said to
ask
speak to
tell
wishper to
splain to
answer
chat to
mention to
describe sth to S one
shout to son // at sone
scream to Sone // At S.one
question
cry
howd
bark
murmur
holer
yell
mumble
mutter
shriek
threat (en)
Speech [say, speak, talk]
A. To say something in a particular way
1. To say something formally [address, state, declare]
2. To say something informally [gossip, chat]
3. To say something firmly [insist, emphasise]
4. To say something precisely [specify]
5. To say something briefly [mention]
6. To say something again [repeat]
7. To say something with difficulty [stutter, stammer]
8. To say something quickly/continuously [chatter, babble]
9. To say something suddenly/loudly [exclaim, shout]
10. To say something in a soft way [whisper]
11. To say something angrily [snarl]
12. To say something unhappily in a dissatisfied way [complain, lament]
13. To say something in a proud way [boast, brag]
14. To say something in a rude way [insult]
B. To say something
1. To say something is the case (positive things)
1.1 To say yes to somebody/something [accept, agree]
1.2 To say that something is true [acknowledge, admit]
1.2.1. To say something will happen [foretell, predict]
1.2.2. To say that something is certain [promise, guarantee]
1.3 To say positive things about somebody/something
1.3.1. To say positive things, speaking favorably [praise, extol]
1.3.2. To say positive things, saying that something should be considered [suggest, advise]
2. To say something is not the case (negative things)
2.1 To say no to somebody/something [refuse, reject]
2.2 To say negative things about somebody/something [criticise, slander]
2.2.1. To say negative things so that others will laugh [ridicule]
2.3 To say something bad may happen [warn, threaten]
3. To say something without knowing if it is the case [guess]
C. To say something for a particular purpose/ with a specific result
1. To say something to somebody so that they will do it [direct, order]
1.1 To say something to somebody else to put an idea in their mind [suggest]
2. To say something in order to get something else [ask, request]
2.1 To say something in question form in order to get an answer [ask, question]
2.1.1. To say something in return to something [answer]
2.1.2. To say something not in return to something [remark, comment]
3. To say something to somebody to tell them about it
3.1 To say something expressing an opinion or judgement one has arrived at [reason]
3.2 To say something to somebody so that they will remember it [remind]
3.3 To say something to somebody so that they will know it [inform, notify]
3.4 To say something to somebody giving an account of it [describe]
3.5 To say the main points of [outline]
3.6 To say something to somebody else, talking it over from several points of view [discuss]
D. To say something by a particular means [telephone]
E. To say something in a different language [translate]
Backshift
You must change the tense if the introductory clause is in Simple Past (e.g. He said). This is called backshift.
Example
He said, “I am happy.” – He said that he was happy.
Direct Speech
Reported Speech
Simple Present
Simple Past
Present Progressive
Past Progressive
Simple Past
Past Perfect Simple
Present Perfect Simple
Past Perfect Simple
Past Progressive
Past Perfect Progressive
Present Perfect Progressive
Past Perfect Progressive
Future I (going to)
was / were going to
Future I (will)
Conditional I (would)
Conditional I (would)
DIRECT SPEECH
REPORTED SPEECH--- BACKSHIFTTING
Pronoums ---
I ----> SHE /HE -- I
You ---> she / he / it you --> when questioned by the person you are spoken
we --> you they, we
they ---> they
Present Simple ---> Past Simple
Adverbios
today ----> that day
yesterday ---> the day before, the previous day
tomorrow ---> next day / following day
Present Perfect ---> Past Perfect
--- No fixed time closed =
since: starting point
for: direction, legth of time
here --> there
IF
Permision: Can I use the toilet? she asked if she could use the toilet
verb to be:
How old are you? she asked me how old I was
she asked him how old he was
she asked you how old you are
Where are you from? she asked me where I was from. she asked him where he was from.
What did you do? she asked me what I have done. she asked him what he has done.
What the hell did she said? she asked me what the hell she had said?
modals:
can
may (possibility)
may (permission)
will
might
must
have to
should
ought to
shall
shall
could
might
could
would
might
had to
had to
should
ought to
would (future)
should (ask for advice)
"When did you find the money?" She asked us ...
when we had found the money.
or
when we'd found the money.
#
"Do you want to go to the cinema?" Jill asked me ...
if I wanted to go to the cinema.
#
"If you give me some money, I'll help you." The man said that if I ...
gave him some money, he would help me.
#
"I'll visit Mary tomorrow." He said that ...
he would visit Mary the next day.
#
"Do you want to go to the cinema?" Jill asked me ...
if I wanted to go to the cinema.
#
"Open the window, please." She ...
asked me to open the window.
#
"Did you see that film last month?" Jane asked me ...
if I had seen that film the month before.
if I had seen that film the month before.
if I'd seen that film the month before.
if I had seen that film the previous month.
if I'd seen that film the previous month.
whether I had seen that film the month before.
whether I'd seen that film the month before.
whether I had seen that film the previous month.
whether I'd seen that film the previous month.
#
"Will Mary arrive by five?" Fred asked me ...
if Mary would arrive by five.
#
"Are you going to help us?" Jim asked me ...
if I was going to help them.
#
"If I knew the answer, I would tell you." Mary said that ...
if she had known the answer, she would have told me.
talk to
said to
ask
speak to
tell
wishper to
splain to
answer
chat to
mention to
describe sth to S one
shout to son // at sone
scream to Sone // At S.one
question
cry
howd
bark
murmur
holer
yell
mumble
mutter
shriek
threat (en)
Speech [say, speak, talk]
A. To say something in a particular way
1. To say something formally [address, state, declare]
2. To say something informally [gossip, chat]
3. To say something firmly [insist, emphasise]
4. To say something precisely [specify]
5. To say something briefly [mention]
6. To say something again [repeat]
7. To say something with difficulty [stutter, stammer]
8. To say something quickly/continuously [chatter, babble]
9. To say something suddenly/loudly [exclaim, shout]
10. To say something in a soft way [whisper]
11. To say something angrily [snarl]
12. To say something unhappily in a dissatisfied way [complain, lament]
13. To say something in a proud way [boast, brag]
14. To say something in a rude way [insult]
B. To say something
1. To say something is the case (positive things)
1.1 To say yes to somebody/something [accept, agree]
1.2 To say that something is true [acknowledge, admit]
1.2.1. To say something will happen [foretell, predict]
1.2.2. To say that something is certain [promise, guarantee]
1.3 To say positive things about somebody/something
1.3.1. To say positive things, speaking favorably [praise, extol]
1.3.2. To say positive things, saying that something should be considered [suggest, advise]
2. To say something is not the case (negative things)
2.1 To say no to somebody/something [refuse, reject]
2.2 To say negative things about somebody/something [criticise, slander]
2.2.1. To say negative things so that others will laugh [ridicule]
2.3 To say something bad may happen [warn, threaten]
3. To say something without knowing if it is the case [guess]
C. To say something for a particular purpose/ with a specific result
1. To say something to somebody so that they will do it [direct, order]
1.1 To say something to somebody else to put an idea in their mind [suggest]
2. To say something in order to get something else [ask, request]
2.1 To say something in question form in order to get an answer [ask, question]
2.1.1. To say something in return to something [answer]
2.1.2. To say something not in return to something [remark, comment]
3. To say something to somebody to tell them about it
3.1 To say something expressing an opinion or judgement one has arrived at [reason]
3.2 To say something to somebody so that they will remember it [remind]
3.3 To say something to somebody so that they will know it [inform, notify]
3.4 To say something to somebody giving an account of it [describe]
3.5 To say the main points of [outline]
3.6 To say something to somebody else, talking it over from several points of view [discuss]
D. To say something by a particular means [telephone]
E. To say something in a different language [translate]
Backshift
You must change the tense if the introductory clause is in Simple Past (e.g. He said). This is called backshift.
Example
He said, “I am happy.” – He said that he was happy.
Direct Speech
Reported Speech
Simple Present
Simple Past
Present Progressive
Past Progressive
Simple Past
Past Perfect Simple
Present Perfect Simple
Past Perfect Simple
Past Progressive
Past Perfect Progressive
Present Perfect Progressive
Past Perfect Progressive
Future I (going to)
was / were going to
Future I (will)
Conditional I (would)
Conditional I (would)
DIRECT SPEECH
REPORTED SPEECH--- BACKSHIFTTING
Pronoums ---
I ----> SHE /HE -- I
You ---> she / he / it you --> when questioned by the person you are spoken
we --> you they, we
they ---> they
Present Simple ---> Past Simple
Adverbios
today ----> that day
yesterday ---> the day before, the previous day
tomorrow ---> next day / following day
Present Perfect ---> Past Perfect
--- No fixed time closed =
since: starting point
for: direction, legth of time
here --> there
IF
Permision: Can I use the toilet? she asked if she could use the toilet
verb to be:
How old are you? she asked me how old I was
she asked him how old he was
she asked you how old you are
Where are you from? she asked me where I was from. she asked him where he was from.
What did you do? she asked me what I have done. she asked him what he has done.
What the hell did she said? she asked me what the hell she had said?
modals:
can
may (possibility)
may (permission)
will
might
must
have to
should
ought to
shall
shall
could
might
could
would
might
had to
had to
should
ought to
would (future)
should (ask for advice)
"When did you find the money?" She asked us ...
when we had found the money.
or
when we'd found the money.
#
"Do you want to go to the cinema?" Jill asked me ...
if I wanted to go to the cinema.
#
"If you give me some money, I'll help you." The man said that if I ...
gave him some money, he would help me.
#
"I'll visit Mary tomorrow." He said that ...
he would visit Mary the next day.
#
"Do you want to go to the cinema?" Jill asked me ...
if I wanted to go to the cinema.
#
"Open the window, please." She ...
asked me to open the window.
#
"Did you see that film last month?" Jane asked me ...
if I had seen that film the month before.
if I had seen that film the month before.
if I'd seen that film the month before.
if I had seen that film the previous month.
if I'd seen that film the previous month.
whether I had seen that film the month before.
whether I'd seen that film the month before.
whether I had seen that film the previous month.
whether I'd seen that film the previous month.
#
"Will Mary arrive by five?" Fred asked me ...
if Mary would arrive by five.
#
"Are you going to help us?" Jim asked me ...
if I was going to help them.
#
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Phrasal Verbs
Put about, put around [Put something about, put something around].- (news, rumours, stories) When you put something about, you spread bad or false news.
* Rumours were put about that he had a drug problem.
Put across [Put something across].- (idea, message, views, concept, point, facts, things, oneself) When you put something across, you try to make people understand what you're trying to say.
* We were trying to put across the message that looking after your heart is important.
Put away [Put something away].- 1 When you put something away, you put it where it's usually kept.
* After they use something, it’s their responsibility to put it away.
2 When somebody is put away, they go to prison. Lock somebody up
* I hope he gets put away for life.
* Hansen was not jailed for a true crime, she was put away by vested interests who had influence and wanted her out of the way. But she was no criminal.
3 (food, beers) When you put something away, you eat or drink a lot of it.
* Mick Baker has put away thousands of pints in his 28-year mission to sample every beer in the British Isles.
4 (money, sum) When you put something away, you put it in the bank.Put by, lay aside
* He's put away a decent sum of money.
* When I started a Saturday job as a waitress I opened a savings account and started putting about £5 or £10 away each week.
Put behind [Put something behind].- Forget When you put something behind, you try to forget it.
* It's gonna be such a relief, finally putting all this behind me.
Put by [Put something by].- Save(money) When you put something by, you put it in the bank. Put away, lay aside
* Alice thought how she'd scrimped and saved over the years just to have a little money put by for when she retired.
Very common & useful phrasal verb Put down [Put something down].- When you put something down, you stop holding it.
* He finished the book and put it down on the table.
Put down to [Put something down to something].- (insep) (hard work) When you put something down to something else, you think that is the probable explanation for it.
* He puts his success down to hard work.
Put forward [Put something forward].- 1 (idea, plan, proposal, proposition, suggestion) When you put something forward, you offer it for consideration or discussion.
* A new set of proposals were put forward aimed at saving the peace process.
* He put his plan forward so the others could think about it.
2 (clock, watch) When you put something forward, you adjust the time. Put back
* In Britain the clocks are put forward at 2am on the last Sunday in March.
Put in [Put something in].- 1 (hard work, effort, hours, time) When you put something in, you work hard or spend time doing something.
* We still have to put in a lot more work on the project to make it look attractive and viable to the business people.
2 (central heating, lock, window) When you put something in, you install it.
* We had a whole new system put in because the old one was completely useless.
3 (application, bid, bill, claim, order, request, protest, tender) When you put something in, you request it formally.
* She immediately quit and put in a claim for worker's compensation.
Idiom > Put in an appearence: When you put in an appearence, you go somewhere to be seen for a short while, usually because you are expected to go.
Very common & useful phrasal verb Put off [Put somebody off].- When you put somebody off, you make them change their mind or stop being interested in something.
* I didn't want her to come to the concert so I put her off by saying she wouldn't enjoy it.
Very common & useful phrasal verb Put off [Put something off].- (meeting, visit, decision) When you put something on, you do it at a later date. Be off, call off
* The band had to put the tour off until May because the drummer broke his arm.
Very common & useful phrasal verb Put on [Put something on].- (clothes, weight) When you put something on, you dress yourself in it. Get on Take off
* Don't put that tie on. It's completely out of fashion.
Put out [Put something out].- 1 (fire, flames, cigarette, pipe, light, lamp, candle) When you put something out, you stop it burning.
* Please put out your cigarette. This is a no-smoking area.
2 (press release, story, message, statement, report, call, information, issue, description, warning, word) When you put something out, you make it public. Blow out
* They put the word out that they were looking for sponsors to help fund the project.
Put up [Put somebody up].- When you put somebody up, you give them a bed for the night.
* Don't stay in a hotel. We can put you up for a few days.
Put up [Put something up].- 1 (notice, sign, poster, decorations, plaque, ladder, tent, fence, building) When you put something up, you put it on a wall or post so that people can see it or use it. Stick up
* Do I need a permit to put up a fence?
2 (prices, rent, taxes) When you put something up, you increase it. Go up
* He said the government would stand by its pledge at the general election in June not to put up income tax or VAT.
Put up [Put up something].- (insep) (fight, struggle, resistance, case, opposition, objections) When you put up something, you show a lot of opposition to something.
The enemy is putting up stiff resistance.
GIVE
Give away [Give something away].- When you give something away, you give it to somebody for free.
He gave away all his money.
I had a lot of books I didn't want to keep so I gave them away to a friend.
Give in.- (insep) [+ to] When you give in, you admit that you are defeated or cannot do something; you yield.
He's very stubborn. He won't give in no matter how much you try to persuade him.
President Mobutu Sese Seko finally gave in to mounting pro-democracy pressure by announcing the end of the one party state in Zaire.
The government gave in to pressure from the industry.
Give out [Give something out].- (leaflet, food, money, information) When you give something out, you distribute it. Hand out
Give out the questionnaires and ask students to complete them.
If your staff spends valuable time giving out directions, business hours and other information, post that data on the web, and refer your customers to it.
Give up [Give something up].- (chocolate, fatty foods, smoking, hope, job) When you give something up, you stop doing or having it; you stop attempting to do it.
My doctor tried to persuade me to give smoking up.
He gave up his job three years ago and started traveling around the world.
If you want to lose weight you'll have to give up eating sweets.
GET
Get about, get around, get round.- 1 (insep) When you get round, you go to different places; you travel.
He gets around a lot.
She's getting old; she doesn't get around as much as she used to.
The Underground is the best way to get around in London.
2 (insep) (news, rumours, gossip, word) When something gets round, it becomes well known; it spreads.
The word got around that she was having an affair.
The rumour got around that he was a drug dealer.
Gossip soon gets around in a small neighbourhood.
3 (insep) (law, rule, problem) When you get around something, you avoid or escape the effects of something, such as a rule, without breaking it.
It's very difficult to get arond the the tax laws.
They managed to get around the problem in the end.
Get away.-(insep) When you get away, you leave or escape or have a holiday.
They got away in a stolen car.
It's nice to get away at Easter.
The boy tried to catch to the butterfly but it got away.
Get away with [Get away with something].- (insep) When you get away with something, you are not punished for something wrong you have done.
She won't get away with an offensive remark like that.
You won't get away with this.
How did you manage to get away with cheating on your wife?
She got away with a fine.
Get back.- (insep) When you get back, you return. Come back
They didn't get back home until 3 o'clock in the morning.
I'll tell her when she gets back.
Get back [Get something back].- When you get something back, you recover it. Take back
You shouldn't lend books; you never get them back.
He's started to exercise. He needs to get his strength back.
Get by.- 1 (insep) When you get by, you manage to do something.
When you're a student you have to learn to get by with very little money.
My English is just good enough to get by.
He doesn't do very well in his exams; he just gets by.
2 (insep) When you get by, you go past.
They moved aside to let the ambulance get by.
There were so many people that I couldn't get by.
Get in [Get in, get in something].- (insep) When you get in or get in a place, you go in there.
Get into the car. We're leaving.
It wasn't until I got into the shop that I realised I hadn't got enough money on me.
Get into [Get into something].- (insep) (mess, trouble, debt, muddle) When you get into something, you become involved in a difficult situation, often without intending to.
Don't use your credit card too much or you'll get into debt.
He got into trouble with the police because he forgot to pay for his shopping before he left the shop.
Get off [Get off something].- (insep) (bus, NOT car, train, plane, horse) When you get off a vehicle, you leave it. Jump off Get on
Just as we got off the bus, it started to rain.
Please do not get off the ride until it has come to a complete stop.
Get on.- (insep) When you get on or you are getting on, you are old.
I'm getting on a bit now, but I've still got all me faculties.
Get on, get on with [Get on, get on with something].- 1 (work) (insep) When you get on or get on with something, you make progress in it.
How are you getting on with your studies?
After a few problems at first, he's getting on well at his new school.
He wasn't an easy man to get on with.
2 When you get on with something, you continue doing it. Get along, go on
The best thing to do is get on with your job to the best of your ability, if you work hard and are efficient it gets noticed, often by the people who matter.
Get on [Get on something].- (insep) (bus, train, plane, horse) When you get on a vehicle, you take a place in or on it. Get off
The bus was full. We couldn't get on.
As usual I got on the train and travelled all the way to Kings Cross.
Get on with [Get on with somebody].- (insep) (neighbours, relatives, friends) When two people get on or you get on with them, you have a friendly relationship with them. Get along Fall out
Do you get on with your neighbours?
How do you get on with your boss?
Get out.- 1 When you get out, you leave a place or go outside.
A security guard told him to get out.
We had to get out of there as quickly as we could.
2 When something gets out, it stops being a secret.
If word gets out, it could ruin her career.
When word got out that a huge diamond field had been found, speculation fever mounted.
Get through.- (insep) When you you get through or you get through to somebody, you manage to contact them. Be through, come through, put through
I couldn't get through to them on the phone. I spent over two hours trying so I emailed them the next day.
Get through [Get through, get through something].- (insep) (exam, test, finals) When you get through or get through something, such as a test, you manage to pass it. Scrape through, sail through
We're sure that you will get through your exam.
2.- (insep) (cigarettes, beer, money) When you get through something, you use it or spend it.
While we watched the match we got through two large bottles of coke, two hamburgers each and packet of crisps.
He gets through about thirty cigarettes a day.
The average Brit gets through three cups of tea each day, which is 40 per cent of everything he drinks.
Get through to [Get throgh to somebody].- (insep) When you get through to somebody, you manage to make them understand something.
I had never worked with this age group before and I didn't know how I would handle them or if I would be able to get through to them.
TAKE
Take after [Take after somebody].- When you take after somebody in your family, you are like them in appearance, behaviour or character.
She takes after her dad.
I take after my father but my brother is more like my mother.
Take back [Take something back].- 1 When you take something back, you return it somewhere or to its owner.
If you don't like it, I can always take it back to the shop.
I must take this book back to the library tomorrow.
2 When you take something back, you admit that something you said was wrong.
Too often we blurt out things that we wish we could take back.
Take off.- (insep) 1 When something takes off, it leaves the ground.
The plane took off at six o'clock.
The plane took off two hours late because of the fog.
2 When something takes off, it becomes successful.
Victoria's solo pop career failed to take off.
It might take an additional two years for the project to take off.
Take off [Take something off].- (coat, jacket, dress, shoes, lid, cover, ) When you take something off, you remove it.
Please take your jacket off if you find the place too warm.
Take off [Take somebody off].- When you take somebody off, you copy their way of talking or their behaviour in order to make people laugh.
He's quite good at taking off famous people.
Take on [Take somebody on].- (workers, staff) When you take somebody on, you employ them.
The company is doing so well that we'll have to take on more staff.
Take something on.- (responsibility, role, client, job, task, problem) When you take something on, you accept a responsibility or project.
She can't find a solicitor who is willing to take on her case.
Take to [Take to somebody].- (insep) When you take to somebody, you begin to like them. Go off somebody/something
She took to her new class mates immediately - they were all so friendly and helpful.
Talk into [Talk somebody into something].- When you talk somebody into something, you persuade somebody to do it.
I think I'm going to try to talk her into taking a day trip into Mexico.
Take out [Take something out].- (insurance, driving-licence, permit, loan, mortgage, policy, ad, patent, summons) When you take something out, you apply for and get something.
Australia is a little like the US in that many people take out private insurance which can be quite costly.
Take out [Take it out on somebody].- When you take it out on somebody, you are unpleasant to somebody because you're angry or upset for some reason, even though it's not their fault.
You don't have to take it out on me, do you?
I know you've had an exasperating day, but please don't take it out on me.
Take up [Take something up].- (offer, challenge, opportunity, invitation, suggestion; fishing, golf, job) When you take something up, you start doing an activity as a hobby, or accept a new job or offer.
The children have taken up tennis and they're really enjoying it.
I had a lot of time on my hands so I decided to take up fishing.
He took up a job as a research assistant at a non-profit institution in Cambridge.
THINK
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Think over [Think something over].- When you think something over, you think about it or discuss it very carefully. Chew over, mull over
If the offer is made by letter, you have time to think it over more carefully and less emotionally than you would if you received it by telephone or in person.
Think through [Think something through].- (situation, project, business, idea, matter) When you think something through, you consider all the different aspects. Sleep on
Has anybody thought through the consequences of war in terms of human suffering?
GO
Go about [Go about something].- (insep) (daily routine, business, work) When you go about something, you do it in the usual way or you start doing it.
How did you go about getting this book published?
Go off.- 1 (insep) (alarm, bomb, device, gun) When something goes off, it explodes or is activated.
The powerful device went off just metres from the market entrance.
Why did the alarm go off like that?
2 When something goes off, it's not good anymore.
Put the milk in the fridge or it will go off.
This meat smells absolutely revolting. It must have gone off.
Go off [Go off somebody, go off something].- (insep) When you go off somebody or something, you stop liking them. Take to
After that traumatic episode we kept a close watch on Belle but noticed that she had started to go off her food.
I liked him at the start, but then went off him rapidly.
Go on.- 1 (insep) When you go on doing something, you continue doing doing it. Carry on
He went on speaking for two hours.
The ovation went on for two minutes.
2 (insep) When something goes on, it takes places.
You should have let me know what was going on.
They had the feeling that there was something fishy going on.
Go on about [Go on about something].- When you go on about something, you talk continuously about it in a boring and annoying way.
I'm sorry. You must be bored senseless hearing me going on about it.
Do you have to keep going on about it?
Goof off.- (insep, AmE) When you goof off, you spend time doing nothing, esp. avoiding work. Skive off
A new way to goof off at work: when the boss isn't looking, employees flock to Internet game sites.
If employees are badly managed or badly motivated, they'll goof off.
HANG
Hang about/around.- The same as hang around.
There was a group of young people hanging around on the corner of the street.
You should allow your son to hang around in the street after dark.
Hang on.- (insep) When you hang on, you wait. Hold on
Hang on a minute; I need to talk to you.
( on the phone ) I'm afraid he's busy at the moment; would you like to hang on?
I can't hang on any longer; I'm in a hurry.
Hang up.- (phone) When you hang up, you finish a phone conversation.
She hung up on me.
Don't hang up; I need to speak to your sister.
Hang up [Hang something up].- (picture, coat) When you hang something up, you put it on a wall or hook.
Hang up your coat and come and join us.
COME
Come across [Come across somebody].- (insep) When you come across somebody, you meet them by chance. Bump into , run into, stumble across
Not long ago, I came across an old friend from the gang. I won't say his name for privacy reasons.
Come across [Come across something].- (insep) (photo) When you come across something, you find it by chance.
This stretch of coastline is famous for the fossils that you just come across lying on the beach.
Come round, come around .- 1 (insep) When you come round, you recover consciousness. Come to, pass out, black out
I had no idea what had happened to me when I came round.
2 (insep) When you come round, you pay somebody a visit. Drop by
Bill and Ben are coming round tonight. We're going to watch a video.
Look, I'll come round to yours later, yeah?
Come on.- 1 (insep) When something comes on, it starts.
We had a good chat before the film came on.
2 (insep) When someting comes on, it makes progress. Get on
How's dinner coming on? I'm starving.
Come to.- (insep) When you come to, you recover consciousness. Come (a)round, pass out, black out
When Rose came to in the lifeboat, she could not remember what had happened.
When he came to, he was being loaded into an ambulance.
Come through.- (insep) (call, message, document, authorization, divorce, money, results, news) When something comes through, you recieve it.
As the final results came through, it couldn't have been any worse.
Come through [Come through something].- (insep) Survive (car crash, accident, operation, illness, war, ordeal, crisis) When you come through something, you survive or recover.
My cousin was in a serious car accident last week. Fortunately, he came through it with only minor injuries.
Come up.- 1 (insep) (issue, point, matter, question, subject) When something comes up, it's mentioned. Bring up
You'd better make sure you know these verbs because they always come up in the exam.
2 (insep) (job, vacancy) When something comes up, it appears.
As new jobs come up, we will contact students who have signed with the Odd Jobs database.
Come up with [Come up with something].- (insep) (plan, proposal, idea, theory, scheme, solution, suggestion, compromise, money, funding) When you come up with something, it occurs to you or you manage to find it: .
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Put about, put around [Put something about, put something around].- (news, rumours, stories) When you put something about, you spread bad or false news.
* Rumours were put about that he had a drug problem.
Put across [Put something across].- (idea, message, views, concept, point, facts, things, oneself) When you put something across, you try to make people understand what you're trying to say.
* We were trying to put across the message that looking after your heart is important.
Put away [Put something away].- 1 When you put something away, you put it where it's usually kept.
* After they use something, it’s their responsibility to put it away.
2 When somebody is put away, they go to prison. Lock somebody up
* I hope he gets put away for life.
* Hansen was not jailed for a true crime, she was put away by vested interests who had influence and wanted her out of the way. But she was no criminal.
3 (food, beers) When you put something away, you eat or drink a lot of it.
* Mick Baker has put away thousands of pints in his 28-year mission to sample every beer in the British Isles.
4 (money, sum) When you put something away, you put it in the bank.Put by, lay aside
* He's put away a decent sum of money.
* When I started a Saturday job as a waitress I opened a savings account and started putting about £5 or £10 away each week.
Put behind [Put something behind].- Forget When you put something behind, you try to forget it.
* It's gonna be such a relief, finally putting all this behind me.
Put by [Put something by].- Save(money) When you put something by, you put it in the bank. Put away, lay aside
* Alice thought how she'd scrimped and saved over the years just to have a little money put by for when she retired.
Very common & useful phrasal verb Put down [Put something down].- When you put something down, you stop holding it.
* He finished the book and put it down on the table.
Put down to [Put something down to something].- (insep) (hard work) When you put something down to something else, you think that is the probable explanation for it.
* He puts his success down to hard work.
Put forward [Put something forward].- 1 (idea, plan, proposal, proposition, suggestion) When you put something forward, you offer it for consideration or discussion.
* A new set of proposals were put forward aimed at saving the peace process.
* He put his plan forward so the others could think about it.
2 (clock, watch) When you put something forward, you adjust the time. Put back
* In Britain the clocks are put forward at 2am on the last Sunday in March.
Put in [Put something in].- 1 (hard work, effort, hours, time) When you put something in, you work hard or spend time doing something.
* We still have to put in a lot more work on the project to make it look attractive and viable to the business people.
2 (central heating, lock, window) When you put something in, you install it.
* We had a whole new system put in because the old one was completely useless.
3 (application, bid, bill, claim, order, request, protest, tender) When you put something in, you request it formally.
* She immediately quit and put in a claim for worker's compensation.
Idiom > Put in an appearence: When you put in an appearence, you go somewhere to be seen for a short while, usually because you are expected to go.
Very common & useful phrasal verb Put off [Put somebody off].- When you put somebody off, you make them change their mind or stop being interested in something.
* I didn't want her to come to the concert so I put her off by saying she wouldn't enjoy it.
Very common & useful phrasal verb Put off [Put something off].- (meeting, visit, decision) When you put something on, you do it at a later date. Be off, call off
* The band had to put the tour off until May because the drummer broke his arm.
Very common & useful phrasal verb Put on [Put something on].- (clothes, weight) When you put something on, you dress yourself in it. Get on Take off
* Don't put that tie on. It's completely out of fashion.
Put out [Put something out].- 1 (fire, flames, cigarette, pipe, light, lamp, candle) When you put something out, you stop it burning.
* Please put out your cigarette. This is a no-smoking area.
2 (press release, story, message, statement, report, call, information, issue, description, warning, word) When you put something out, you make it public. Blow out
* They put the word out that they were looking for sponsors to help fund the project.
Put up [Put somebody up].- When you put somebody up, you give them a bed for the night.
* Don't stay in a hotel. We can put you up for a few days.
Put up [Put something up].- 1 (notice, sign, poster, decorations, plaque, ladder, tent, fence, building) When you put something up, you put it on a wall or post so that people can see it or use it. Stick up
* Do I need a permit to put up a fence?
2 (prices, rent, taxes) When you put something up, you increase it. Go up
* He said the government would stand by its pledge at the general election in June not to put up income tax or VAT.
Put up [Put up something].- (insep) (fight, struggle, resistance, case, opposition, objections) When you put up something, you show a lot of opposition to something.
The enemy is putting up stiff resistance.
GIVE
Give away [Give something away].- When you give something away, you give it to somebody for free.
He gave away all his money.
I had a lot of books I didn't want to keep so I gave them away to a friend.
Give in.- (insep) [+ to] When you give in, you admit that you are defeated or cannot do something; you yield.
He's very stubborn. He won't give in no matter how much you try to persuade him.
President Mobutu Sese Seko finally gave in to mounting pro-democracy pressure by announcing the end of the one party state in Zaire.
The government gave in to pressure from the industry.
Give out [Give something out].- (leaflet, food, money, information) When you give something out, you distribute it. Hand out
Give out the questionnaires and ask students to complete them.
If your staff spends valuable time giving out directions, business hours and other information, post that data on the web, and refer your customers to it.
Give up [Give something up].- (chocolate, fatty foods, smoking, hope, job) When you give something up, you stop doing or having it; you stop attempting to do it.
My doctor tried to persuade me to give smoking up.
He gave up his job three years ago and started traveling around the world.
If you want to lose weight you'll have to give up eating sweets.
GET
Get about, get around, get round.- 1 (insep) When you get round, you go to different places; you travel.
He gets around a lot.
She's getting old; she doesn't get around as much as she used to.
The Underground is the best way to get around in London.
2 (insep) (news, rumours, gossip, word) When something gets round, it becomes well known; it spreads.
The word got around that she was having an affair.
The rumour got around that he was a drug dealer.
Gossip soon gets around in a small neighbourhood.
3 (insep) (law, rule, problem) When you get around something, you avoid or escape the effects of something, such as a rule, without breaking it.
It's very difficult to get arond the the tax laws.
They managed to get around the problem in the end.
Get away.-(insep) When you get away, you leave or escape or have a holiday.
They got away in a stolen car.
It's nice to get away at Easter.
The boy tried to catch to the butterfly but it got away.
Get away with [Get away with something].- (insep) When you get away with something, you are not punished for something wrong you have done.
She won't get away with an offensive remark like that.
You won't get away with this.
How did you manage to get away with cheating on your wife?
She got away with a fine.
Get back.- (insep) When you get back, you return. Come back
They didn't get back home until 3 o'clock in the morning.
I'll tell her when she gets back.
Get back [Get something back].- When you get something back, you recover it. Take back
You shouldn't lend books; you never get them back.
He's started to exercise. He needs to get his strength back.
Get by.- 1 (insep) When you get by, you manage to do something.
When you're a student you have to learn to get by with very little money.
My English is just good enough to get by.
He doesn't do very well in his exams; he just gets by.
2 (insep) When you get by, you go past.
They moved aside to let the ambulance get by.
There were so many people that I couldn't get by.
Get in [Get in, get in something].- (insep) When you get in or get in a place, you go in there.
Get into the car. We're leaving.
It wasn't until I got into the shop that I realised I hadn't got enough money on me.
Get into [Get into something].- (insep) (mess, trouble, debt, muddle) When you get into something, you become involved in a difficult situation, often without intending to.
Don't use your credit card too much or you'll get into debt.
He got into trouble with the police because he forgot to pay for his shopping before he left the shop.
Get off [Get off something].- (insep) (bus, NOT car, train, plane, horse) When you get off a vehicle, you leave it. Jump off Get on
Just as we got off the bus, it started to rain.
Please do not get off the ride until it has come to a complete stop.
Get on.- (insep) When you get on or you are getting on, you are old.
I'm getting on a bit now, but I've still got all me faculties.
Get on, get on with [Get on, get on with something].- 1 (work) (insep) When you get on or get on with something, you make progress in it.
How are you getting on with your studies?
After a few problems at first, he's getting on well at his new school.
He wasn't an easy man to get on with.
2 When you get on with something, you continue doing it. Get along, go on
The best thing to do is get on with your job to the best of your ability, if you work hard and are efficient it gets noticed, often by the people who matter.
Get on [Get on something].- (insep) (bus, train, plane, horse) When you get on a vehicle, you take a place in or on it. Get off
The bus was full. We couldn't get on.
As usual I got on the train and travelled all the way to Kings Cross.
Get on with [Get on with somebody].- (insep) (neighbours, relatives, friends) When two people get on or you get on with them, you have a friendly relationship with them. Get along Fall out
Do you get on with your neighbours?
How do you get on with your boss?
Get out.- 1 When you get out, you leave a place or go outside.
A security guard told him to get out.
We had to get out of there as quickly as we could.
2 When something gets out, it stops being a secret.
If word gets out, it could ruin her career.
When word got out that a huge diamond field had been found, speculation fever mounted.
Get through.- (insep) When you you get through or you get through to somebody, you manage to contact them. Be through, come through, put through
I couldn't get through to them on the phone. I spent over two hours trying so I emailed them the next day.
Get through [Get through, get through something].- (insep) (exam, test, finals) When you get through or get through something, such as a test, you manage to pass it. Scrape through, sail through
We're sure that you will get through your exam.
2.- (insep) (cigarettes, beer, money) When you get through something, you use it or spend it.
While we watched the match we got through two large bottles of coke, two hamburgers each and packet of crisps.
He gets through about thirty cigarettes a day.
The average Brit gets through three cups of tea each day, which is 40 per cent of everything he drinks.
Get through to [Get throgh to somebody].- (insep) When you get through to somebody, you manage to make them understand something.
I had never worked with this age group before and I didn't know how I would handle them or if I would be able to get through to them.
TAKE
Take after [Take after somebody].- When you take after somebody in your family, you are like them in appearance, behaviour or character.
She takes after her dad.
I take after my father but my brother is more like my mother.
Take back [Take something back].- 1 When you take something back, you return it somewhere or to its owner.
If you don't like it, I can always take it back to the shop.
I must take this book back to the library tomorrow.
2 When you take something back, you admit that something you said was wrong.
Too often we blurt out things that we wish we could take back.
Take off.- (insep) 1 When something takes off, it leaves the ground.
The plane took off at six o'clock.
The plane took off two hours late because of the fog.
2 When something takes off, it becomes successful.
Victoria's solo pop career failed to take off.
It might take an additional two years for the project to take off.
Take off [Take something off].- (coat, jacket, dress, shoes, lid, cover, ) When you take something off, you remove it.
Please take your jacket off if you find the place too warm.
Take off [Take somebody off].- When you take somebody off, you copy their way of talking or their behaviour in order to make people laugh.
He's quite good at taking off famous people.
Take on [Take somebody on].- (workers, staff) When you take somebody on, you employ them.
The company is doing so well that we'll have to take on more staff.
Take something on.- (responsibility, role, client, job, task, problem) When you take something on, you accept a responsibility or project.
She can't find a solicitor who is willing to take on her case.
Take to [Take to somebody].- (insep) When you take to somebody, you begin to like them. Go off somebody/something
She took to her new class mates immediately - they were all so friendly and helpful.
Talk into [Talk somebody into something].- When you talk somebody into something, you persuade somebody to do it.
I think I'm going to try to talk her into taking a day trip into Mexico.
Take out [Take something out].- (insurance, driving-licence, permit, loan, mortgage, policy, ad, patent, summons) When you take something out, you apply for and get something.
Australia is a little like the US in that many people take out private insurance which can be quite costly.
Take out [Take it out on somebody].- When you take it out on somebody, you are unpleasant to somebody because you're angry or upset for some reason, even though it's not their fault.
You don't have to take it out on me, do you?
I know you've had an exasperating day, but please don't take it out on me.
Take up [Take something up].- (offer, challenge, opportunity, invitation, suggestion; fishing, golf, job) When you take something up, you start doing an activity as a hobby, or accept a new job or offer.
The children have taken up tennis and they're really enjoying it.
I had a lot of time on my hands so I decided to take up fishing.
He took up a job as a research assistant at a non-profit institution in Cambridge.
THINK
Think ahead --
Think over [Think something over].- When you think something over, you think about it or discuss it very carefully. Chew over, mull over
If the offer is made by letter, you have time to think it over more carefully and less emotionally than you would if you received it by telephone or in person.
Think through [Think something through].- (situation, project, business, idea, matter) When you think something through, you consider all the different aspects. Sleep on
Has anybody thought through the consequences of war in terms of human suffering?
GO
Go about [Go about something].- (insep) (daily routine, business, work) When you go about something, you do it in the usual way or you start doing it.
How did you go about getting this book published?
Go off.- 1 (insep) (alarm, bomb, device, gun) When something goes off, it explodes or is activated.
The powerful device went off just metres from the market entrance.
Why did the alarm go off like that?
2 When something goes off, it's not good anymore.
Put the milk in the fridge or it will go off.
This meat smells absolutely revolting. It must have gone off.
Go off [Go off somebody, go off something].- (insep) When you go off somebody or something, you stop liking them. Take to
After that traumatic episode we kept a close watch on Belle but noticed that she had started to go off her food.
I liked him at the start, but then went off him rapidly.
Go on.- 1 (insep) When you go on doing something, you continue doing doing it. Carry on
He went on speaking for two hours.
The ovation went on for two minutes.
2 (insep) When something goes on, it takes places.
You should have let me know what was going on.
They had the feeling that there was something fishy going on.
Go on about [Go on about something].- When you go on about something, you talk continuously about it in a boring and annoying way.
I'm sorry. You must be bored senseless hearing me going on about it.
Do you have to keep going on about it?
Goof off.- (insep, AmE) When you goof off, you spend time doing nothing, esp. avoiding work. Skive off
A new way to goof off at work: when the boss isn't looking, employees flock to Internet game sites.
If employees are badly managed or badly motivated, they'll goof off.
HANG
Hang about/around.- The same as hang around.
There was a group of young people hanging around on the corner of the street.
You should allow your son to hang around in the street after dark.
Hang on.- (insep) When you hang on, you wait. Hold on
Hang on a minute; I need to talk to you.
( on the phone ) I'm afraid he's busy at the moment; would you like to hang on?
I can't hang on any longer; I'm in a hurry.
Hang up.- (phone) When you hang up, you finish a phone conversation.
She hung up on me.
Don't hang up; I need to speak to your sister.
Hang up [Hang something up].- (picture, coat) When you hang something up, you put it on a wall or hook.
Hang up your coat and come and join us.
COME
Come across [Come across somebody].- (insep) When you come across somebody, you meet them by chance. Bump into , run into, stumble across
Not long ago, I came across an old friend from the gang. I won't say his name for privacy reasons.
Come across [Come across something].- (insep) (photo) When you come across something, you find it by chance.
This stretch of coastline is famous for the fossils that you just come across lying on the beach.
Come round, come around .- 1 (insep) When you come round, you recover consciousness. Come to, pass out, black out
I had no idea what had happened to me when I came round.
2 (insep) When you come round, you pay somebody a visit. Drop by
Bill and Ben are coming round tonight. We're going to watch a video.
Look, I'll come round to yours later, yeah?
Come on.- 1 (insep) When something comes on, it starts.
We had a good chat before the film came on.
2 (insep) When someting comes on, it makes progress. Get on
How's dinner coming on? I'm starving.
Come to.- (insep) When you come to, you recover consciousness. Come (a)round, pass out, black out
When Rose came to in the lifeboat, she could not remember what had happened.
When he came to, he was being loaded into an ambulance.
Come through.- (insep) (call, message, document, authorization, divorce, money, results, news) When something comes through, you recieve it.
As the final results came through, it couldn't have been any worse.
Come through [Come through something].- (insep) Survive (car crash, accident, operation, illness, war, ordeal, crisis) When you come through something, you survive or recover.
My cousin was in a serious car accident last week. Fortunately, he came through it with only minor injuries.
Come up.- 1 (insep) (issue, point, matter, question, subject) When something comes up, it's mentioned. Bring up
You'd better make sure you know these verbs because they always come up in the exam.
2 (insep) (job, vacancy) When something comes up, it appears.
As new jobs come up, we will contact students who have signed with the Odd Jobs database.
Come up with [Come up with something].- (insep) (plan, proposal, idea, theory, scheme, solution, suggestion, compromise, money, funding) When you come up with something, it occurs to you or you manage to find it: .
DREAM
UP
ON
15JULY
UNIT 8
Conditionals, wishes and regrets
The main linking words for conditional clauses are if and unless, but even if, as/so long as, supposing, whether.. or however (+ adjetive/determiner), whoever, wherever, whenever, etc., providing/provided (that), no matter who/how/when, etc. can also be used:
If they're short of money, the don't eat out. (zero conditional)
if present, present
You'll have a tussle with the management if you go ahead with that plan. First Conditional: possible future action (note: that if you should go ahead.... or should you go ahead are more formal)
Future(will/going to) if Present Simple
If they had a bigger garden, they could grow their own vegetables. Second Conditional, hipothetical but possible.
Modal (would/could)+ infinitive if past simple
Similary
If you were to join the commitee, we'd be very pleased. note. that Were you to join... is more formal
If you hadn't been late, you would have understood the lecture. (Third Conditional, referring to a past situation).
Third Conditional: modal + present perfect if past perfect
There are also mixed conditionals:
“If you had'nt been late, you'd know what we're talking about now”
and a more formal version of the third conditional:
Had you arrived on time, you would have understood the lecture.
a) Complete the sentences with the correct tense of verbs in brackets:
1.If you make a run for it, you'll catch the train
2.If Laura (not eat) so much, she wouldn't have put on weight. If Laura had not eaten so much, she wouldn't have put on weight. she wouldn't have put on weight if Laura had not eaten so much
3.If they (have) their car serviced regularly, it never lets them down. If they (have) their car serviced regularly, it never lets them down. Their car never lets them down if they would have their car serviced regularly.
4.The earthquake would have caused less damage if the housses (be) of stronger construction. The earthquake would have caused less damage if the housses had been of stronger construction. ? ... if the housses had been of stronger construction, The earthquake would have caused less damage.
5.If there (be) a good breeze on Sunday, we'll go hang-gliding.
6.you can get there more quickly if you (take) the short cut across the playing field.
7.If you (leave) the milk out of the fridge in this weather, it'll go off.
8.would you contribute to the fund if I (ask) you?
9.If I (drop) Eve's vase, she'd have been furious.
10.If you (be) really my friend, you'd led me the money.
11.had the councillors been re-elected, your proposal (be) accepted.
12.Productivity will improve if manufacturing procedures (be) streamlined.
13.(be) you to take out the relevant insurance policy, you would be complety covered.
14.No matter what (happen), I'll always stand by him!
15.Supposing the computer (break down), what would you do?
16.You can invate whoever you (like) to the barbecue.
b)
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same that the first one, using the word given you must use between three and eight words, including the word given.
(contactions count as two words).
Should you persist in your defiance of instructions, disciplinary action will be taken. (go)
if you________________ disciplinary action
If you changed your mind, you'd be welcome to join our staff.
change
Were you ___________________________ delightd to have you on the staff.
if I find that what you've told me is true, I'll resign my post. (out)
should your information ______________________ in my resignation.
if he fails the final examination, he won't be able to graduate (be)
Unless he_______________________________ unable to graduate.
Sally's dog wasn't muzzled, and so it bit the postman. (have).
If Sally's dog ______________ the postman.
Because the evidence was withheld, the prisioner was found guilty. (presented)
Had the evidence ____________________________ acquitted.
I wish/ if only + past simple are used to express a wish or regret about a current situation, by imagining its opposite.
i wish (that) Mark knew about it. If only Mark knew about it!
(sadly, Mark doesn't know about it)
Notice also:
I would rather Mark knew about it. (a preference rather a wish)
It's time (that) Mark Knew about it (in my opinion he should)
I wish / if only + would are used for a future wish – something we would like to happen:
If only Mark would come back! (I'm afraid he won't)
I wish you'd stop doing that. (you're annoying me)
I wish / if only + past perfect are used for a past wish o regret.
I wish someone had told Mark about it.
Note that we use could instead of would with wish when the subject pronoums are the same:
I wish I could see him. (NOT * I wish I would see him.)
Were is often used instead of was after wish and if only:
I wish Luke were here.
As if/as Though are often used in similar hipothetical situations:
don't treat me as if I were a child
He spoke as though he had been insulted.
c) Match the correct wish or regret on the left with the situation on the right.
if only he would tell her!
i wish he had stayed.
if only we knew what to do!
i wish he had told her
i wish we'd known what to do
it's time he stopped smoking.
i'd rather he stayed.
if only he'd stopped smoking!
it's a pity he didn't tell her.
we have not idea what to do
we didn't know what to do
I'd like him to stay, if possible.
I think he should stop smoking
he should have stopped smoking.
d) Complete the sentences, using the correct tense of the verb in brackets
No matter how many people (come) tonight, we'll have a great time!
He looked at me as if I (just land) from the moon.
supposing she (not agree), what would you do next?
However late you (be), there'll be a warm welcome for you.
Wherever they (end up), I'm sure they'll be happy.
It seemed as though nobody (spot) the obvious flaw in the plan.
We'll go along with the deal, provided we (receive) our fair share of the profits.
I wish the firm (not go) bankrupt, but the shares would still have been worhless.
Supposing the police (not come), what would you have done?
I'd be on your side even if you (not be) my friend.
He stared at me. It was as if he (not hear) a word I'd said.
However difficult you (find) the test, just try to complete it.
e) Make a new sentence for each situation, starting with I wish.
What a pity he's so boring!
It was a mistake of mine, accepting that job.
How unfortunate that they all herad about it!
It'd be useful to have shares in the company, but I haven't any.
I'd like him to contribute his opinions more tactfullly.
I should have gone to the conference
I simply can't remember Myra's address.
Is it ever going to stop snowing?
Conditionals, wishes and regrets
The main linking words for conditional clauses are if and unless, but even if, as/so long as, supposing, whether.. or however (+ adjetive/determiner), whoever, wherever, whenever, etc., providing/provided (that), no matter who/how/when, etc. can also be used:
If they're short of money, the don't eat out. (zero conditional)
if present, present
You'll have a tussle with the management if you go ahead with that plan. First Conditional: possible future action (note: that if you should go ahead.... or should you go ahead are more formal)
Future(will/going to) if Present Simple
If they had a bigger garden, they could grow their own vegetables. Second Conditional, hipothetical but possible.
Modal (would/could)+ infinitive if past simple
Similary
If you were to join the commitee, we'd be very pleased. note. that Were you to join... is more formal
If you hadn't been late, you would have understood the lecture. (Third Conditional, referring to a past situation).
Third Conditional: modal + present perfect if past perfect
There are also mixed conditionals:
“If you had'nt been late, you'd know what we're talking about now”
and a more formal version of the third conditional:
Had you arrived on time, you would have understood the lecture.
a) Complete the sentences with the correct tense of verbs in brackets:
1.If you make a run for it, you'll catch the train
2.If Laura (not eat) so much, she wouldn't have put on weight. If Laura had not eaten so much, she wouldn't have put on weight. she wouldn't have put on weight if Laura had not eaten so much
3.If they (have) their car serviced regularly, it never lets them down. If they (have) their car serviced regularly, it never lets them down. Their car never lets them down if they would have their car serviced regularly.
4.The earthquake would have caused less damage if the housses (be) of stronger construction. The earthquake would have caused less damage if the housses had been of stronger construction. ? ... if the housses had been of stronger construction, The earthquake would have caused less damage.
5.If there (be) a good breeze on Sunday, we'll go hang-gliding.
6.you can get there more quickly if you (take) the short cut across the playing field.
7.If you (leave) the milk out of the fridge in this weather, it'll go off.
8.would you contribute to the fund if I (ask) you?
9.If I (drop) Eve's vase, she'd have been furious.
10.If you (be) really my friend, you'd led me the money.
11.had the councillors been re-elected, your proposal (be) accepted.
12.Productivity will improve if manufacturing procedures (be) streamlined.
13.(be) you to take out the relevant insurance policy, you would be complety covered.
14.No matter what (happen), I'll always stand by him!
15.Supposing the computer (break down), what would you do?
16.You can invate whoever you (like) to the barbecue.
b)
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same that the first one, using the word given you must use between three and eight words, including the word given.
(contactions count as two words).
Should you persist in your defiance of instructions, disciplinary action will be taken. (go)
if you________________ disciplinary action
If you changed your mind, you'd be welcome to join our staff.
change
Were you ___________________________ delightd to have you on the staff.
if I find that what you've told me is true, I'll resign my post. (out)
should your information ______________________ in my resignation.
if he fails the final examination, he won't be able to graduate (be)
Unless he_______________________________ unable to graduate.
Sally's dog wasn't muzzled, and so it bit the postman. (have).
If Sally's dog ______________ the postman.
Because the evidence was withheld, the prisioner was found guilty. (presented)
Had the evidence ____________________________ acquitted.
I wish/ if only + past simple are used to express a wish or regret about a current situation, by imagining its opposite.
i wish (that) Mark knew about it. If only Mark knew about it!
(sadly, Mark doesn't know about it)
Notice also:
I would rather Mark knew about it. (a preference rather a wish)
It's time (that) Mark Knew about it (in my opinion he should)
I wish / if only + would are used for a future wish – something we would like to happen:
If only Mark would come back! (I'm afraid he won't)
I wish you'd stop doing that. (you're annoying me)
I wish / if only + past perfect are used for a past wish o regret.
I wish someone had told Mark about it.
Note that we use could instead of would with wish when the subject pronoums are the same:
I wish I could see him. (NOT * I wish I would see him.)
Were is often used instead of was after wish and if only:
I wish Luke were here.
As if/as Though are often used in similar hipothetical situations:
don't treat me as if I were a child
He spoke as though he had been insulted.
c) Match the correct wish or regret on the left with the situation on the right.
if only he would tell her!
i wish he had stayed.
if only we knew what to do!
i wish he had told her
i wish we'd known what to do
it's time he stopped smoking.
i'd rather he stayed.
if only he'd stopped smoking!
it's a pity he didn't tell her.
we have not idea what to do
we didn't know what to do
I'd like him to stay, if possible.
I think he should stop smoking
he should have stopped smoking.
d) Complete the sentences, using the correct tense of the verb in brackets
No matter how many people (come) tonight, we'll have a great time!
He looked at me as if I (just land) from the moon.
supposing she (not agree), what would you do next?
However late you (be), there'll be a warm welcome for you.
Wherever they (end up), I'm sure they'll be happy.
It seemed as though nobody (spot) the obvious flaw in the plan.
We'll go along with the deal, provided we (receive) our fair share of the profits.
I wish the firm (not go) bankrupt, but the shares would still have been worhless.
Supposing the police (not come), what would you have done?
I'd be on your side even if you (not be) my friend.
He stared at me. It was as if he (not hear) a word I'd said.
However difficult you (find) the test, just try to complete it.
e) Make a new sentence for each situation, starting with I wish.
What a pity he's so boring!
It was a mistake of mine, accepting that job.
How unfortunate that they all herad about it!
It'd be useful to have shares in the company, but I haven't any.
I'd like him to contribute his opinions more tactfullly.
I should have gone to the conference
I simply can't remember Myra's address.
Is it ever going to stop snowing?
10JULY
Prepositional Phrases
above
all, average (size/height), -mentioned, suspicion, freezing (-point), zero.
over ˈəuvəʳ
~ a cup of tea/coffee / a meal,
all ~ the world,
~ and above the call of duty,
pull the wool~ someone's eyes, To deceive, to hoodwink. Origin: The natural assumption is that this phrase derives from the wearing of woollen wigs, which were fashionable for both men and women in the 16th and 17th centuries. The phrase itself is of 19th century American origin. the Milwaukee Daily Sentinel And Gazette, October 1839: "And we ask one question that they dare not firmly answer, whether they are not now making a tolerable attempt to pull the wool over the eyes of the people."
~ the odds. more than is expected or necessary
beneath..... bi-neeth, -neeth /bɪˈniθ, -ˈnið/---- lower than
~ contempt. it mens that someone or something is so bad that it/they are underserving even of my contempt(desprecio). Totaly warthless in other words.
marry ~ you.
below..
~sea-level,
~ the belt,
~ freezing (-point),
~ zero
under
~age,
~ contract,
~control,
~guarantee,
~his/her etc breath, ... One level down from "under your breath" is subvocalisation - where you move your lips and the larynx also moves, but no sound is produced. This is common in children who have just learned to read silently, people who learn to read late in life, or in all of us when we are concentrating while reading something difficult or when we are trying to memorize the content (in low tones).
~pressure,
~stress,
~suspicion,
~the circunstances
at [æt]
prep 1. (referring to position) → en;
(direction) → a;
at the top → en lo alto;
at home/school → en casa/la escuela;
to look at sth/sb → mirar algo/a algn
2. (referring to time): at 4 o'clock → a las 4;
at Christmas → en Navidad;
at times → a veces
3. (referring to rates, speed etc): at £1 a kilo → a una libra el kilo;
two at a time → de dos en dos;
at 50 km/h → a 50 km/h
4. (referring to manner): at a stroke → de un golpe;
at peace → en paz
5. (referring to activity): to be at work → estar trabajando (= in office); estar en el trabajo;
to play at cowboys → jugar a los vaqueros;
to be good at sth → ser bueno en algo
6. (referring to cause): shocked/surprised/annoyed at sth → asombrado/sorprendido/fastidiado por algo;
I went at his suggestion → fui a instancias suyas
~all costs,
at a loose end, If you are at a loose end, you have spare time but don't know what to do with it.
at a loss, If you are at a loss, you are unable to understand or comply.
at a profit,
at any rate, “en todo caso”
at best,
at first, at the beginning or origin.
at first sight, a primera vista
at hand, a mano
at heart,In one's deepest feelings; fundamentally.
at high speed,
at large,
at last,
at once,1. All at one time; simultaneously: Everything happened at once. The view of the skyline is at once awesome, grand, and disappointing.2. Immediately; instantly: Leave the room at once.
at peace,
at present,
at random,Without a governing design, method, or purpose; unsystematically: chose a card at random from the deck.
at risk,
at sea,1. On the sea, especially on a sea voyage.2. In a state of confusion or perplexity; at a loss.
at short notice,in a brief time; promptly
at the beginning,at the end,
at times, sometimes.
at war,
at worst, in the least satisfactory conditions. There's no harm in sending them your resume — you might get an interview, and at worst, they'll ignore it.
Opposite of: at best
at someone's disposal. 2. at one's disposal available for use. a la disposición de algn;
by
accident, all means, chance, cheque, day, by degrees, far, force, hand, heart, mistake, night, oneself etc, plane/taxi/train etc, post, return, rights, sight, surprise, the way, your own admission.
by all means definitely or certainly; "Visit us by all means"
by degrees step by step; by little and little; by moderate advances.
by far To the most extreme or evident degree: She is by far the best executive in the company. by far → con mucho;
by hand using the hands; manually.
by heart Learned by rote; memorized word for word.
by return 13. by return (of post) Brit by the next post back to the sender
by the way Incidentally: By the way, you forgot to cash that check.
by your own admission by his own admission → él mismo reconoce que
between (usualy two people or objetcs) [bɪˈtwiːn]
you and me, jobs
among (more than 2 people or objets) əˈmʌŋ
the bushes/trees, themselves, others.
in [ɪn]
advance, all likelihood, any case, bed, cash, conclusion, control, danger, debt, detail, doubt, due course, fact, full, future, general, good/bad condition, hand, ink, pain, particular, person, public, reply, retrospect, short, tears, the end, the long run/term, time, trouble.
in due course At the proper or right time.
in hand 1. In one's possession: arrived with the contract in hand.2. Under control: kept the tense situation in hand.3. Under consideration: gave her attention to the matter in hand.4. In preparation or process: With the work finally in hand, we began to see progress. 5. Sports Remaining to be played by one team but not by another: Their team is ahead in the standings, but our team has two games in hand.
in the long run In the final analysis or outcome.
in the short run In the immediate future.
on [on]
a diet, approval, a visit, behalf of, business, call, duty, earth, fire, foot guard, holiday, horseback, land, offer, your way home, paper, purpose, second thoughts, the contrary, the mend, the other hand, the wole, time, your own admission
on call1. Available when summoned for service or use: physicians who were on call for 48 hours.2. Subject to payment on demand
on the mend. getting better after an illness, injury, or a bad period. He's on the mend and walking a mile a day after a mild heart attack. With fewer people out of work, the economy is clearly on the mend.
on the whole. in important ways. On the whole, I think my dinner party was a success.
out of [aut ɔv, əv]]
breath, control, danger, date, doors, focus, hand, luck, reach, order, pocket, practise, sight, stock, the question, work.
out of hand 1. Out of control: Employee absenteeism has gotten out of hand.2. At once; immediately.3. Over and done with; finished.4. Uncalled for or improper; indiscreet.
out of pocket adv.1. Without funds or assets: a traveler who was caught out of pocket. 2. In a state of having experienced a loss, especially a financial one.
in question
Under consideration or discussion.
out of the question Not worth considering; impossible: Starting over is out of the question.
out of work Without a job; unemployed.
3JULY
UNIT 24
Dependent Prepositions
Many Adjectives and nouns are followed by a particular preposition:
“They have every confidence in his judgment”
“Margarine is a substitute for butter”
See Section 9 of the appendix for a list of common adjectives and nouns with this dependent prepositions.
Note: that if adjectives or nouns have similar or opposite meanings, they often take the same preposition:
be ready/prepared for school
be married/engaged/related to someone
be furious/angry/irritated with someone
be frightened/scared/terrified of snakes
be happy/sad about something
A) Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions
I understand you will be eligible____ promotion soon
We regret the delay ____ dispatching your order
She was very conscious ____ her lack of experience on her first day at work
He's come up with a new solution _____ the problem
At least here you'll be safe_____ unwarranted intrusion
There's no doubt ____ his feelings for you
She's always been lacking __ tact
I would like to take this opportunity ____ thanking my hosts
I have complite confidence his ability to handle the situation.
Be very patient ____ Ryan. He's suffered a lot, you know.
It's a stragle smell, isn't it? It's peculiar ___ this type of plant
How very typical ____ her! Nothing is ever her fault!
Is there any chance ___ our meeting in the near future?
Despite her age, she takes pleasure ___ pitting her wits against all comers.
The island is rich ____ minerals and other natural resources.
It's obvious he's incapable ____ holding down a job.
I really don't see any point ____ continuing this conversation any longer.
Without the certificate, you won't be sufficiently qualified ____ the job.
There's no question ____ your leaving us soon.
Would you kindly inform me who is responsible ____ the travel arrangements?
We had great difficulty ___ hearing the station announcements.
She's convinced ____ the justice of her case
I must point out that I'm not in the habit ____ walking around in my pajamas.
He's always been rather envious ____ his older brother.
He takes pride ____ showing off his prize cucumbers.
Many Verbs are following by a particular preposition:
“I've been puzzling over the problem for hours”.
See section 10 of the Apendix for a list of common verbs with their dependant prepositions.
Remember that verbs of similar or opposite meanings often take the same preposition:
apply/send/ask for information.
care/worry about someone.
agree/disagree with someone.
b) Complete each space in the conversation between two business colleagues with the missing verb or preposition.
“Come in, Harold!”
“I must 1)____ for arriving so late. The traffic, you know.”
“Oh, don't 2) _____ about that. The meeting's been put off anyway...
come in and help yourself 2) _____ coffee. Let me be the first to congratulate you 4) ___ your promotion.”
“Oh thanks, Paul. Yes, I'm delighted. But it hasn't be announced officially yet. Could you possibly 5)_____ it to yourself for a bit?”
“Well, of course, Harold. When do you think you'll be taking up the new post, then?”
“I'm no sure. It all 6) ______ on the contract, which I haven't seen yet. They're sending it to me this week. I was determined to 7) _____ on a pretty big salary increase, I can tell you.”
“Quite right too. It's a lot more responsibility.”
“Yes, and my outgoings are considerable these days. I still have to provide 8)____ Julie and the kids, of course, even though we split up over two years ago, What about you, Paul? Any jobs you've 9)____ for lately?”
“Not a thing. You are the only one here who's moving on. but don't worry, we won't 10)____ it against you!.”
“Good. Of course there's no need 11)______ us to lose touch. I value your judgment, you know.”
“Well, thanks, Harold. I'm always happy to advise a friend.”
“I've been thinking, Paul. I may have difficulty 12)_______ adjusting to living in Munich- I must confess 13)_______ a slight feeling of apprehension.”
“Oh, I have every confidence 14) ____ you, Harold. You'll be a huge success 15)____ our German colleagues, just wait and see!”
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