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NIVEL 4 para
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LEVEL 4 for
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index

Adjective orders 2-3 Relative clauses: non-defining 56-57

Adjectives: Formation prefixes Future tense: contrasts 58-59
and suffixes 4-5 Future tense: contrasts (cont.) 60-61
Prefixes 6-7 Gerunds after for, and certain verbs 62-63
Adjectives: Comparison 8-9 Gerund after prepositions - verbs
Adjectives: Comparison (cont.) 10-11 followed by gerund or infinitive 64-65
Adjectives: Degrees of intensity 12-13 Infinitives: after certain verbs 66-67
Adverbs of manner 14-15 Inversion of the verb after certain
Adverbs of degree 16-17 adverbs 68-69
As well as + ing, although, Modal verbs: revision 70-71
as long as, as (cause) 18-19 The one who/that/which
Used to + gerundio - to + gerundio 20-21 - The one with 72-73
Because, Because of, bound to, Once, now that, when, first time,
likely to 22-23 ever, never + present perfect 74-75
By + time phrase - By the time Passives: all tenses - Is considered
+ verb 24-25 /thought/said to be may/might
/will have been + past participle 76-77
The causative 26-27
Reported speech - wish, would
Clauses of reason 28-29
rather/sooner - it's time 78-79
Clauses of comparison 30-31
Reported speech (cont.) 80-81
Clauses of concession 32-33
Remember (and other verbs)
Implied conditional clauses 34-35 + gerund or infinitive 82-83
Clauses of purpose 36-37 Suffixes and prefixes 84-85
Clauses of result 38-39 Compound nouns 86-87
Clauses of time 40-41 Tenses: General revision and contrast 88-89
Conditionals type 1 42-43 Phrasal verbs 1 90-91
Conditionals type 2 44-45 Phrasal verbs 2 92-93
Conditionals type 3 46-47 Phrasal verbs 3 94-95
Connectives: comparison 48-49 Phrasal verbs 4 96-97
Connective relative clauses 50-51 Phrasal verbs 5 98-99
Discourse markers 52-53 Phrasal verbs 6 100-101
Relative clauses: defining 54-55
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adjective order
i. Nossirviouncamarero joven poco
amistoso.
z Era una habitation pequena, sucia y
oscura.
3. Uso una navaja pequena afilada.
4. Nos encontramos en una enorme sala
de conferences de cristal.
5. Rompio un precioso plato bianco de
porcelanajaponesa.
6. Susan salfa con un atractivo
estadounidense alto y moreno.
7. Tenlan un bonito perrito bianco de
pelo rizado.
a Conocimos a un joven atractivo
teniente de navio.
9. La joven vivia sola en una bonita
habitation limpia y clara.
10. Se bebio un enorme vaso de leche
helada.
11. Llevaba un bolso de cuero negro
grande y reluciente.
12. Era una mesa de cocina, de madera,
hecha a mano.
13. Fuimos a un pequeno restaurante
italiano muy bonito.
14. En la muneca llevaba una pulsera de
esmeraldas de un verde oscuro.
15. En la casita vivfa una vieja grufiona.
16. El Sr. Martin estaba hablando con una
bella mujer joven.
17. Las dos familias vivfan en una vieja
choza decrepita.
18. Era una mujer alta y llevaba una
falda de cuero negro.
19. Vimos una pelicula britanica de
guerra.
20. Tenfa unos ojos grandes, rojos,
saltones.
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21. Era un dia gris, lluvioso, deprimente.
22. Tomo una refrescante ducha frfa por
la manana.
23. Llevaba un bonito vestido verde
nuevo.
24. Vinieron en un enorme Cadillac negro
antiguo.
25. La joven abrio una cajita de madera
marron.
26. Tenfa una cara blanca regordeta con
ojos saltones.
27. Vivian en una pequena calle estrecha
y sucia.
28. A la puerta se sentaba un pequeno
perro negro gordo.
29. Se trasladaron a una ciudad nueva
grande y excitante.
30. Tenfa un pelo rubio largo y atractivo.
31. Subastaron un antiguo mueble
italiano muy caro.
32. Fueron a ver una pelfcula japonesa
nueva.
33. La noche era oscura, lluviosa y frfa.
34. Ella llevaba una negras botas de
cuero italianas.
35. Estaban sentados alrededor de
una enorme mesa de conferencias
ovalada.
36. Compro un tablero de ajedrez indio
bianco y negro.
37. Un atletico joven bronceado estaba
en la puerta.
38. Tenfa una cajita negra de metal en la
mano.
39. El cafe era negro y fuerte.
40. La joven era alta, delgada, con una
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adjective order
1. We were served by an
unfriendly young waiter.
2. It was a small, dark dirty room.
3. He used a small, sharp pocket
knife.
4. We found ourselves in a huge,
glass conference room.
5. He broke a beautiful, white,
Japanese porcelain plate.
6. Susan was going out with a tall,
dark handsome American.
7. They had a nice, white curly-
haired little dog.
8. We met a handsome young navy
lieutenant.
9. The young girl lived alone in a
nice, bright clean room.
10. He drank a huge ice-cold glass
of milk.
11. She carried a big, shiny black
leather handbag.
12. It was a handmade wooden
kitchen table.
is. We went to a very nice, little
Italian restaurant.
14. On her wrist she wore a dark
green emerald bracelet.
is. In the little house there lived a
grumpy old woman.
16. Mr Martin was speaking to/with
a beautiful young woman.
17. The two families lived in a
decrepit old hut/cabin.
is. She was a tall woman and she
wore a black leather skirt.
19. We saw a British war film.
20. He had large, protruding red
eyes.
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21. It was a grey and miserable
rainy day.
22. He had a refreshing cold shower
in the morning.
23. She wore a pretty, new green
dress.
24. They came in a huge, old black
Cadillac.
25. The girl opened a little, brown
wooden box.
26. He had a white chubby face with
bulging eyes.
27. They lived in a small, dirty
narrow street.
28. At the door sat a small, fat black
dog.
29. They moved to an exciting, large
new town.
30. She had attractive, long blond
hair.
31. They auctioned a very
expensive, old piece of Italian
furniture.
32. They went to see a new
Japanese film.
33. The night was dark, wet and
cold.
34. She wore black, Italian leather
boots.
35. They sat around a huge, oval
conference table.
36. She bought a black and white
Indian chessboard.
37. A tanned young athlete stood at
the door.
38. She had a small, black metal box
in her hand.
39. The coffee was black and strong.
40. The young woman was tall and
thin, with a sculptural figure.

adjectives: formation of prefixes and endings
i. Era un joven irresponsable.
z Ha sido un incidente muy lamentable.
3. Este trabajo es incompatible con
aquel.
4. Estos libros son invendibles tal como
estan.
5. Unostentoso joven la acompanaba.
6. Era un dictador cruel e implacable.
7. Se encontro delante de un jovencito
muy precoz.
8. Encuentro que el corner es un
ejercicio extenuante.
9. Ese hombre es unico. Es inimitable.
10. Era una vision lamentable la que se
ofrecia a nuestros ojos.
11. Esa es justamente la palabra. Es muy
apropiada.
12. Las dos chicas eran amigas intimas.
13. Las dos familias eran enemigos
irreconciliables.
14. Todos los alumnos tienen el mismo
nivel.
is. Esta maquina no funciona bien. Es
defectuosa.
16. En este departamento encontraran
obras diversas.
17. Este es un oficio muy lucrative.
is. Algunas palabras en este dialecto son
impronunciables.
19. Era un sistema de riego muy
ingenioso.
20. Fueunaacciondeliberada.
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21. Todo lo que dijo era erroneo.
22. Todas sus ropas estaban impecables.
23. Es imposible ponerlo en practica. Es
impracticable.
24. Lo encuentro extremadamente
repugnante.
25. Es una persona muy grunona.
26. Es inconcebible que esto haya
sucedido.
27. Fue un negocio muy lucrativo.
28. Alison es una persona ingenua con
una naturaleza susceptible.
29. Y asi es la inexorable marcha del
progreso.
30. Tenia confianza absoluta en el
proyecto.
31. Estamos recibiendo interferencias
externas.
32. Es una joven presuntuosa y engreida.
33. Me temo que tu argumento no es
muyverosimil.
34. Era un joven arrogante y altanero.
35. Esparcieron habladurfas maliciosas.
36. Tramaron un plan muy elaborado.
37. Vivian en un lugar muy solitario.
38. Tenfamos un tiempo muy variable.
39. Esta persona es muy honrada y
sincera.
40. Me temo que no es un coche valido
para la carrera.
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i. He was an irresponsible young
man.
z It was a very regrettable
incident.
3. This job is incompatible with that
one.
4. These books are unsaleable as
they are.
5. A boastful young man
accompanied her.
6. He was a cruel and implacable
dictator.
7. He found himself facing a very
precocious young boy.
a I find that running is a strenuous
exercise.
9. That man is unique. He is
inimitable.
10. It was a pitiable sight that was
offered in front of our eyes.
11. That is just the word. It is very
appropriate.
12. The two girls were intimate
friends.
13. The two families were
irreconcilable enemies.
14. All the pupils are at the same
level.
is. This machine doesn't work well.
It is defective.
16. In this department you will find
miscellaneous works.
17. This is a very lucrative business.
18. Some words in this dialect are
unpronounceable.
19. It was a very ingenious watering
system.
20. It was a deliberate action.
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21. Everything he said was
fallacious.
22. All his clothes were impeccable.
23. It's impossible to put it into
practice. It's impracticable.
24. I find it exceedingly obnoxious.
25. He is a real moaner/grumbler.
26. It is inconceivable that this may
have happened.
27. It was a very lucrative business.
28. Alison is a naive person with a
susceptible nature.
29. And such is the inexorable march
of progress.
30. He had an unshakeable
conviction in the project.
31. We are receiving some
extraneous interference.
32. She is a presumptuous and
conceited young woman.
33. I'm afraid that your argument is
not very plausible.
34. He was an arrogant, supercilious
young man.
35. They spread around some
malicious gossip.
36. They thought of a very elaborate
plan.
37. They lived in a very desolate
place.
38. We had very changeable
weather.
39. This person is very honest and
truthful.
40. I'm afraid that itsn't a
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prefixes
i. La situacion nos era muy
desfavorable.
z Me temo que la situacion es muy
irregular.
3. El informe no estaba completo.
Estaba incompleto.
4. Bernardo es una persona bastante
voluble.
5. Mi novio es extraordinario. Es un
superhombre.
6. La carne no esta hecha todavfa. Esta
poco hecha.
7. Estamos viviendo en una situacion
muy irreal.
a Tu amigo nunca ha sido formal. Es
bastante informal.
9. El tratamiento no es eficaz. Es mas
bien ineficaz.
10. No tiene ninguna ilusion. Esta
desilusionado.
11. Esta veta de plata es muy impura.
12. Esta pieza no esta bien ajustada. Esta
mal ajustada.
13. Mi mujer es una persona
hipersensible.
14. Es un hombre introvertido y
antisocial.
is. Este libro no es conocido. En realidad,
es desconocido.
16. Tienen un acuerdo de no
interferencia.
17. Mi padre es irreligioso.
18. Fue algo no planeado.
19. Estoy muy insatisfecho con vosotros.
20. Haceresoesilogico.
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21. Nadie es indispensable en este
mundo.
22. La letra ha vencido ya.
23. No tiene modales. Es un mal
educado.
24. No es una persona leal. Es desleal.
25. Las galletas que has hecho hoy son
incomestibles.
26. En este pais la mayoria de la gente
esanticomunista.
27. En el accidente todos resultaron
ilesos.
28. Ese amigo tuyo es muy inmoral.
29. El contrabando de tabaco es, por
supuesto, ilegal.
30. Aquel joven era una persona
irresponsable.
31. Ese contable es una persona poco
honrada.
32. No pudimos evitarlo. Fue inevitable.
33. Siempre estaban juntos. Eran
inseparables.
34. Hablamos de cosas sin importancia.
35. No lo entiendo. Es algo
incomprensible.
36. Todo este territorio esta sin explorar.
37. No esta conectado con el mundo. Esta
desconectado.
38. Es una persona muy poco sincera.
39. Mi libro no esta terminado. Esta sin
terminar.
40. Tu hijo es un joven inexperto.

prefixes
1. The situation was very
unfavourable to us.
2. I'm afraid the situation is very
irregular.
3. The report was not complete. It
was incomplete.
4. Bernard is a rather inconsistent
person.
5. My boyfriend is extraordinary.
He is superhuman.
6. The meat is not done yet. It is
underdone.
7. We are living in a very unreal
situation.
a Your friend has never been
formal. He is rather informal.
9. The treatment is not effective. It
is rather ineffective.
10. He has no illusions left. He is
rather disillusioned.
11. The seam of silver is very
impure.
12. This part is not well adjusted. It
is maladjusted.
13. My wife is a hypersensitive
person.
14. He is an introverted and
antisocial man.
15. This book is not well known. In
fact it is unknown.
16. They have a non-interference
agreement.
17. My father is irreligious.
18. It was something unplanned.
19. I'm very dissatisfied with you.
20. Doing that is illogical.
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21. Nobody is indispensable in this
world.
22. The draft is already overdue.
23. He has no manners. He is
impolite.
24. He is not a loyal person. He is
disloyal.
25. The biscuits you made today are
inedible.
26. In this country most people are
anticommunist.
27. In the accident everyone was
unscathed.
28. That friend of yours is very
immoral.
29. Smuggling tobacco is, of course,
illegal.
30. That young man was an
irresponsible person.
31. That accountant is a dishonest
person.
32. We couldn't do anything about it.
It was inevitable.
33. They were a I ways together.
They were inseparable.
34. We spoke about unimportant
things.
35. I don't understand it. It is
something incomprehensible.
36. All this territory is unexplored.
37. He is not connected with the
world. He is disconnected.
38. He is a very insincere person.
39. My book is not finished. It is
unfinished.
40. Your son is an inexperienced
young man.

adjectives: comparison
i. Todas eran bellas, pero Rita era quiza
la mas bella.
2 Mi novio es el hombre mas atractivo
que conozco.
3. Este cuadro es el mas grisaceo de la
subasta,
4. Este chico tiene peor genio que su
padre.
5. Este es el chico mas gracioso de la
clase.
6. Este es el hombre mas delgado de la
ciudad.
7. Este chiste es el menos divertido de
todos.
8. Este es menos caro que aquellos.
9. Esta casa esta mejor construida que
las otras.
10. Esta situacion es menos frecuente
queaquella.
11. Esta calle es mas estrecha que esas.
12. Este pupitre es el mas ordenado de la
clase.
13. Esta gente es mas libre que aquella.
14. Esta persona es la menos gentil.
15. Este chico es mas espabilado que su
hermana.
16. Todas son bellas, pero esta es la
menos bella.
17. Juan es mas apuesto que su amigo.
18. Este chico es mas timido que su
hermana.
19. Mi amiga esta mas ocupada que yo.
20. Ha cometido muchas menos
equivocaciones que otras veces.
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21. Fue el momento mas preocupante
que he pasado jamas.
22. Es mas divertido ir con alguien que
solo.
23. Nunca he conocido a un hombre mas
amable.
24. Es mas cierto decir esto que lo
contrario.
25. Esta pelicula es la menos aburrida de
todas.
26. Este es el menor de los males.
27. La mayor parte del vino es
importado.
28. Esta es, con mucho, la peor carretera
del pais.
29. Es el truco mas viejo del mundo.
30. Creo que es mas seguro adelantar
ahora.
31. Estaba mas que contenta con su
nuevo coche.
32. El es responsable en un menor grado.
33. Me gustan los dos abrigos. iCual es
el mas largo?
34. La mayoria de los medicos no fuman.
35. El conducir es menos cansado que el
andar.
36. En esta cantina se malgasta mas
comida que la que se come.
37. <LQue pais es el que produce mas
vino?
38. Eres con mucho el mas descuidado
de clase.
39. Este es el chico mas apuesto de la
clase.
40. Esta es la silla menos comoda de
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1. They were all beautiful, but Rita
was perhaps the most beautiful
of all.
2. My boyfriend is the most
handsome man I know.
3. This picture has the most grey in
the auction.
4. This boy is worse-tempered than
his father.
5. This is the funniest boy in the
class.
6. This is the thinnest man in town.
7. This joke is the least amusing of
all.
& This one is less expensive than
those.
9. This house is built better than
the others.
10. This situation is less common
than that one.
11. This street is narrower than
those.
12. This desk is the tidiest one in the
classroom.
13. These people are freer than
those.
14. This person is the least
charming.
15. This boy is more quick-witted
than his sister.
16. They are all beautiful, but this
one is the least beautiful.
17. John is better-looking than his
friend.
18. This boy is shyer than his sister.
19. My friend is busier than I am.
20. He has made far fewer mistakes
than other times.
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21. It was the most worrying
moment I have ever
experienced.
22. It is more fun to go with
somebody than to go alone.
23. I have never met a kinder man.
24. It is truer to say this than the
contrary.
25. This film is the least boring of
all.
26. This is the lesser of the evils.
27. Most of the wine is imported.
28. This is by far the worst road in
the country.
29. It is the oldest trick on earth.
30. I think it is safer to overtake
now.
31. She was more than pleased with
her new car.
32. He is responsible to a lesser
extent.
33. I like both coats. Which one is
the longest?
34. Most doctors don't smoke.
35. Driving is less tiring than
walking.
36. More food is wasted than eaten
in this canteen.
37. Which country produces most
wine?
38. You are by far the most careless
one in the class.
39. This is the best-looking/most
good-looking boy in the class.
40. This is the least comfortable
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adjective: comparison (cont.)
i. Cuanto mas caros son los viajes,
menosgenteviaja.
z Este chico no es tan trabajador como
su hermano.
3. Este es el coche mas caro que jamas
he conducido.
4. Fueeldfa masfelizdemi vida.
5. Mi hija es tan lista como la tuya.
6. Es el hombre mas engrefdo que
conozco.
7. Mary es la mas lista desuescuela.
a Cuanto mas dinero se hace, mas
dinerosegasta.
9. Este libra es mas interesante que el
quelefayer.
10. Esta es la chica mas guapa que he
visto jamas.
11. Los ordenadores se estan haciendo
mas y mas complicados.
12. Este jardin es tan grande como el
nuestro.
13. Este es el libra mas interesante que
he leido jamas.
14. El Tajo es el no mas largo de Espana.
15. El dia de San Juan es el mas largo
del ano.
16. Cuanto mas le das, mas come.
17. Los vuelos se estan abaratando cada
vez mas.
18. Cuanto mas tiene uno que hacer,
menos hace.
19. Ese chico esta creciendo mas y mas.
20. Yo no tengo tan pocos como tu.
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21. Mi coche es igual que el tuyo.
22. No es tan bobo como parece.
23. Era mucho mas alto que su
hermano.
24. Conozco a ese hombre mejor que tu.
25. Mira a esos dos chicos. dCual es el
mas alto?
26. Cuanto mas avanzas mas dificultades
encuentras.
27. Las camas duras son mas saludables
que las blandas.
28. No compres las cerezas caras;
compra las baratas.
29. dCual de estos tres es el mas fuerte?
30. El que mas me gusta es el verde.
31. Yo nado muchfsimo mejor que el.
32. Tu no escribes a maquina tan rapido
como yo.
33. El sabe mucho mas de lo que yo
sabiaa suedad.
34. Tu eres como mi hermano. Los dos
sois muy parecidos.
35. dPor que no vas en bici a trabajar
como nosotros?
36. Esta no es una persona tan honrada
comoaquella.
37. Parecemos iguales, pera somos muy
diferentes el uno del otro.
38. Esta enfadado porque mis notas son
las mismas que las de el.
39. Las rasas son muy diferentes de los
claveles.
40. Haremos algo diferente de lo que
hicimos el ano pasado.
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1. The more expensive the
journeys are, the less people
travel.
2 This boy is not as/so hard a
worker as his brother (is).
3. This is the most expensive car
(that) I have ever driven.
4. It was the happiest day of my
life.
5. My daughter is just as clever as
yours.
6. He is the most conceited man
(that) I know.
7. Mary is the cleverest in her
school.
a The more money you make, the
more money you spend.
9. This book is more interesting
than the one I read yesterday.
10. This is the prettiest girl I have
ever seen.
11. Computers are becoming more
and more complicated.
12. This garden is just as big as
ours.
13. This is the most interesting book
(that) I have ever read.
14. The Tagus is the longest river in
Spain.
15. The summer solstice is the
longest day of the year.
16. The more you give him, the more
he eats.
17. Flights are getting cheaper and
cheaper.
18. The more you have to do, the
less you do.
19. That boy is getting taller and
taller.
20. I haven't got as/so few as you
(have).
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21. My car is the same as yours.
22. He is not so/as silly as he looks.
23. He was much taller than his
brother.
24. I know that man better than you
(do).
25. Look at those two boys. Which
one is taller?
26. The farther you go the more
difficulties you encounter.
27. Hard beds are healthier than soft
ones.
28. Don't buy the expensive
cherries; buy the cheap ones.
29. Which of these three is the
strongest one?
30. I like the green one best.
31. I swim far better than he does.
32. You can't type as fast as me/I
can.
33. He knows much more than I did
at his age.
34. You are like my brother. Both of
you are very similar/alike.
35. Why don't you cycle to work as/
like we do?
36. This is not such an honest person
as that one.
37. We look alike, but we are very
different from each other.
38. He is angry because my marks
are the same as his.
39. Roses are very different from/to
carnations.
40. We'll do something different
from/than what we did last
year.
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adjectives: degrees of intensity
1. La situation era terriblemente
confusa.
2. Todos los heridos necesitaban
atencion medica.
3. Me temo que estaba completamente
equivocado.
4. Todos le queremos. Es un tipo
estupendo.
5. No se oia nada. El sitio estaba muy
tranquilo.
6. Ese jarron es una pieza unica. Es una
obra de arte.
7. Disfrute muchfsimo de la fiesta.
a Ese poeta es muy admirado en este
pafs.
9. A los obreros se les paga
semanalmente.
10. El tiempo esta lo bastante caluroso
comoparaira la playa.
11. Este libro esta muy bien. Ese es
menos bueno.
12. Este periodico es un periodico diario.
13. Este plato esta demasiado caliente
para tocarlo.
14. Tu respuesta no esta del todo bien,
me temo.
15. No tienes razon. Estas
completamente equivocado.
16. Todos los cadaveres estaban
terriblemente mutilados.
17. La incursion en territorio enemigo
estaba perfectamente planeada.
18. Es una persona extremadamente
servicial.
19. Estos obreros trabajan
verdaderamente despacio.
20. Las noticias eran extremadamente
confusas.
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21. Ellanosefiabadeel.Sesentfa
profundamente recelosa.
22. Este tren se esta moviendo muy
• despacio.
23. Es una mujer interesantisima.
24. Este es mucho mas rapido que aquel.
25. La pobre mujer ha estado muy sola
ultimamente.
26. Pedro es una persona encantadora.
27. Era una persona altamente
respetable.
28. Reinaba un silencio sepulcral en la
catedral.
29. Tengo que reconocer que tenias
muchfsima razon.
30. Todos la echamos de menos. Es una
persona indispensable.
31. El agua de la piscina estaba
demasiado fria para nadar.
32. Todos estos ninos necesitan cuidados
medicos.
33. Es una persona admiradfsima en su
pafs.
34. Es una persona muy respetada en
esta ciudad.
35. Muchfsimas gracias. Se lo agradezco
muchfsimo.
36. Estaba muy malherido.
37. Esta revista es una revista semanal.
38. En esta empresa se paga
mensualmente.
39. Las dos son caras, pero esta es un
poco menos cara.
40. Este restaurante es carfsimo.
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adjectives: degrees of intensity
1. The situation was terribly
confusing.
2. Ail the wounded/injured needed
medical attention.
3. I'm afraid I was quite wrong.
4. We all love/like him. He is a
jolly good fellow.
5. Nothing was to be heard. The
place was dead/very quiet.
6. That vase is a unique piece. It is
a masterpiece.
7. I enjoyed the party very much
indeed.
a That poet is very much admired
in this country.
9. Workers are paid weekly.
10. The weather is warm enough to
go to the beach.
11. This book is quite good. That one
is not so good.
12. This newspaper is a daily
newspaper.
13. This plate is too hot to touch.
14. I'm afraid your answer is not
quite right.
15. You are not right. You're quite
wrong.
16. All the corpses were horribly
mutilated.
17. The raid into enemy territory
was perfectly planned.
18. She is an extremely helpful
person.
19. These workers work extremely
slowly.
20. The news was extremely
confusing.
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21. She didn't trust him. She felt
deeply suspicious.
22. This train is moving pretty
slowly.
23. She is a very interesting woman.
24. This one is much faster than that
one.
25. The poor woman has been very
much alone lately.
26. Peter is a jolly good fellow.
27. He was a very respectable
person.
28. It was extremely quiet in the
cathedral.
29. I must concede that you were
quite right.
30. We all miss her. She is
indispensable.
31. The water in the swimming pool
was too cold to swim in.
32. All these children need medical
care.
33. He is a person very much
admired in his country.
34. He is a highly respected person
in this city.
35. Thank you very much indeed.
I'm very grateful.
36. He was badly wounded/injured.
37. This magazine is a weekly
magazine.
38. In this firm you get paid
monthly.
39. Both of them are expensive, but
this one is slightly cheaper.
40. This restaurant is very
expensive indeed.
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adverbs of manner
i. El examen de conducir fue
sorprendentemente facil.
z La comida en este restaurants es
extremadamente buena.
3. Me dijo que estaba terriblemente
apenada.
4. Fuimos a un hotel razonablemente
barato.
5. La pobre mujer estaba amargamente
desilusionada.
6. Los dos hombres estaban seriamente
heridos.
7. La joven esperaba nerviosamente en
la parada del autobus.
a Nos encontramos con una joven muy
hostil.
9. Ha llovido continuamente durante dos
meses.
10. Llevan afios felizmente casados.
11. Mr. Brick habla espanol con soltura.
12. Esta terriblemente apenada por
perdersuperro.
13. Despues de todos estos afios en
Roma, habla un italiano muy bueno.
14. Todos estaban vestidos con ropa
chillona.
is. Condujo con mucho cuidado por la
estrecha carretera.
16. Susan hablo calladamente en la
oscuridad de la habitacion.
17. Hablo frances perfectamente.
18. Nos observaron con curiosidad.
19. Apoyo la escalera de ma no contra la
pared con mucho cuidado.
20. De repente, oyo una voz detras
deel.
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21. Me temo que no habeis trabajado
mucho.
22. El tren no iba muy rapido.
23. Dime rapidamente lo que quieres.
24. Yo estaba verdaderamente
enamoradodeella.
25. No fue un libro exitoso del todo.
26. Salieron de la ciudad en secreto.
27. Ese hombre habla increfblemente
rapido.
28. Fue un atardecer muy animado.
29. Losiento,oigomuymal.
30. Todos salieron de prisa.
31. Yo siempre conduzco con mucho
cuidado.
32. Pagamos todas nuestras facturas
mensualmente.
33. No salimos porque estaba lloviendo
mucho.
34. Nos encontramos en una situacion
extremadamente dificil.
35. Esta chica esta locamente enamorada
de ese chico.
36. Esto es basicamente lo mismo.
37. Compramos la casa muy barata.
38. Siempre me saluda de una manera
amistosa.
39. Me miro de una manera maternal.
40. Huyeron de una manera cobarde.
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adverbs of manner
1. The driving test was surprisingly
easy.
2. The food in this restaurant is
extremely good.
3. She told me that she was
terribly sorry.
4. We went to an hotel that was
reasonably cheap.
5. The poor woman was bitterly
disappointed.
6. The two men were seriously
wounded/injured.
7. The young woman waited
nervously at the bus stop.
a We met a very unfriendly young
woman.
9. It has rained continuously for
two months.
10. They have been happily married
for years.
11. Mr Brick speaks Spanish
fluently.
12. She is terribly upset about losing
her dog.
13. After all these years in Rome she
speaks very good Italian.
14. They were all dressed very
colour-fully.
15. He drove very carefully along
the narrow road.
16. Susan spoke quietly in the
darkness of the room.
17. I speak French perfectly (well).
18. They watched us curiously.
19. He leaned the ladder carefully
up against the wall.
20. Suddenly, he heard a voice
behind him.
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21. I'm afraid that you haven't
worked very hard.
22. The train wasn't going very fast.
23. Tell me quickly what you want.
24. I was truly in love with her.
25. It was not a wholly successful
book.
26. They left the town secretly.
27. That man speaks incredibly
quickly.
28. It was a very lively evening.
29. I'm sorry, my hearing is poor.
30. They all left in a hurry.
31. I always drive very carefully.
32. We pay all our bills monthly.
33. We didn't go out because it was
raining heavily.
34. We found ourselves in an
extremely difficult situation.
35. This girl is madly in love with
that boy.
36. This is basically the same thing.
37. We bought the house cheaply.
38. He always greets me in a
friendly way.
39. She looked at me in a motherly
way.
40. They ran away in a cowardly
fashion.
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adverbs of degree
1. Casi nunca nos vemos hoy en dia.
2. Ese hombre apenas puede recorder
su nombre.
3. Es mas bien un fastidio que no
podamos aparcar aquf.
4. Apenas quedaba nadie.
5. El trabajo estaba terminado del
todo.
6. Apenas habia buenas noticias en los
periodicos hoy.
7. Era una obra bastante buena, aunque
no iria a verla otra vez.
8. Mi hijo es muy listo aunque bastante
perezoso.
9. La caja era tan pesada que apenas
pude levantarla.
10. Estaba segurfsimo de que vendrias.
11. Ella esta completamente segura de
queelvolvera.
12. Ella apenas habia una palabra de
ingles.
13. Apenas hablaron durante el viaje.
14. La sopa estaba apenas caliente.
15. Casi nunca voy a Londres.
16. Esta mujer es asombrosa.
17. Estaba el hombre bastante atonito.
18. Me gusta mucho el pescado crudo.
19. Este hombre es todo un experto en
cuadros antiguos.
20. La caja era bastante ligera.
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21. Los ancianos andan mas bien
despacio.
22. Este chico es bastante inteligente.
23. Su hermana, sin embargo, es
bastante estupida.
24. La Sra. Martin estaba bastante
comoda.
25. El hombre estaba mas bien atonito.
26. Mi tio es bastante buen orador, pero
mas bien perezoso.
27. Esta pelicula es bastante aburrida.
28. Este libra es bastante interesante.
29. Tenfas muchfsima razon.
30. La botella estaba completamente
llena.
31. Apenas podia respirar a causa del
humo.
32. Esa chica me parece un poco tonta.
33. El cuerpo apenas estaba cubierto con
unaviejamanta.
34. Esa chica es algo tonta.
35. El contesto con algo de nerviosismo.
36. Se mostro un tanto sorprendido de
verme.
37. Me debes unas 100 libras en total.
38. No estoy del todo contento sobre la
decision.
39. En conjunto, las vacaciones fueron
bastante decepcionantes.
40. En total, eramos unos veinte.
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adverbs of degree
1. We hardy ever see each other
nowadays.
2. That man can barely remember
his own name.
3. It's rather a nuisance that we
can't park here.
4. There was hardly anybody left.
5. The job was completely finished.
6. There was hardly any good news
in the papers today.
7. It was a rather good play, I
wouldn't go to see it again
though.
a My son is quite clever although
he is rather lazy.
9. The box was so heavy that I
could hardly lift it.
10. I was quite sure you'd come.
11. She is quite sure that he'll come
back.
12. She can hardly speak a word of
English.
13. They hardly/barely spoke
during the journey.
14. The soup was barely warm.
15. I hardly ever/almost never go
to London.
16. This woman is quite amazing.
17. The man was rather astonished.
18.I rather like raw fish.
19. This man is quite an expert in old
paintings.
20. The box was rather light.
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21. Old folks walk rather slowly.
22. This boy is fairly intelligent.
23. His sister, however, is rather
stupid.
24. Mrs Martin was fairly
comfortable.
25. The man was rather astonished.
26. My uncle is a fairly good
speaker, but rather lazy.
27. This film is rather boring.
28. This book is fairly interesting.
29. You were quite right.
30. The bottle was completely full.
31. He could hardly breathe because
of the smoke.
32. That girl seems to me rather
silly.
33. The body was barely covered
with an old blanket.
34. That girl is a bit silly.
35. He answered somewhat
nervously.
36. He was somewhat surprised to
see me.
37. You owe me about £100
altogether.
38. I'm not altogether happy about
the decision.
39. Altogether the holiday was
rather disappointing.
40. There were about twenty of us
altogether.
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 as well as + ing, although, even though,
as long as, as (cause)
1. Ademas de romperse el brazo, se
hizo dano en la pierna.
z Aunque estaba lloviendo, fuimos a
entrenar.
3. Aunque hacfa frio, fuimos a pasear.
4. Ire alii, siempre que vengas conmigo.
5. Ademas de cantar, toca el piano.
6. Iremos de picnic, siempre que no
llueva.
7. Ademas de hablar griego, lo escribe
correctamente.
a Ire contigo, siempre que conduzcas
despacio.
9. Aunque hace anos que no nos vemos,
todavia nos queremos.
10. Ademas de alimentarte, te dan una
cama.
11. Podremos hacerlo, siempre que
vengas a tiempo.
12. Es un buen tipo, aunque no me gusta
la compania que tiene.
13. Ademas de robar dinero, destrozaron
latienda.
14. Hablare con el, siempre que no me
interrumpas.
15. Aunque no la entendfa, me gustaba
su voz.
16. Ademas dejugaralfutbol, van a
nadar.
17. No tendras problemas, siempre que
pagues a tiempo.
18. Aunque salimos tarde, llegamos a
tiempo.
19. En esta carrera, ademas de correr,
tienes que llevar un saco de arena.
20. Ire a verte, siempre que tenga
tiempo.
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21. Ademas de hacer las camas, quita el
polvo de los muebles.
22. Lloviendo como estaba, salieron a
pasear.
23. Cansado como estaba, siguio
caminando.
24. Ademas de ensenar latin, ensena
griego.
25. Te ayudare, siempre que me digas la
verdad.
26. Como hay poca demanda, no
tenemos muchas existencias.
27. Aunque lo habia preparado, su mente
se quedo en bianco.
28. Ademas deseraburrido, esun
pelma.
29. Hare lo que me pides, siempre que
me des una explication.
30. Como no puedes hacerlo tu solo, pide
ayuda.
31. El tabaco, ademas de ser caro, es
malo para tu salud.
32. Iremos siempre que haya sitio para
nosotros.
33. Hizo mal tiempo, aunque disfrute.
34. Nevando como estaba, salieron en su
busca.
35. La comida, ademas de ser mala, era
cara.
36. Te aprobare, siempre que me traigas
el trabajo de casa todos los dias.
37. Aunque no tenemos apoyo oficial,
continuamos la lucha.
38. Extenuado como estaba, pudo
terminarelmaraton.
39. Ademas deactuar, bailan.
40. Llevate el libra, siempre que no lo
pierdas.
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 as well as+ing, although, even though,
as long as, as (cause)
1. As well as breaking his arm, he
hurt his leg.
2 Although/Even though it was
raining, we went to train.
3. Cold though it was, we went for
a walk.
4. I'll go there, as long as you come
with me.
5. As well as singing, he/she plays
the piano.
6. We'll go for a picnic, as long as it
doesn't rain.
7. As well as speaking Greek, he
writes it correctly.
8. I'll go with you, as long as you
drive slowly.
9. Even though we haven't seen
each other for years, we still
love each other.
10. As well as feeding you, they give
you a bed.
11. We'll be able to do it, as long as
you come in time.
12. He is a good chap, although I
don't like the company he keeps.
13. As well as stealing money, they
smashed up the shop.
14. I'll have a word with him, as
long as you don't interrupt me.
15. Even though I didn't understand
her, I liked her voice.
16. As well as playing football, they
go swimming.
17. You won't have any problems, as
long as you pay on time.
18. Even though we left rather late,
we arrived on time.
19. In this race, as well as running,
you have to carry a sack of sand.
20. I'll go to see you, as long as I
have time.
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21. As well as making the beds, she
dusts the furniture.
22. Although it was raining, they
went out for a walk.
23. Tired as he was, he went on
walking.
24. As well as teaching Latin, he
teaches Greek.
25. I'll help you, as long as you tell
me the truth.
26. As there is little demand, we
don't keep a big stock.
27. Although he had prepared it, his
mind went blank.
28. He is boring as well as being a
nuisance.
29. I'll do what you ask me, as long
as you give me an explanation.
30. As you can't do it alone, ask for
help.
31. Tobacco, as well as being
expensive, is bad for your
health.
32. We'll go as long as there is room
for us.
33. The weather was bad; I enjoyed
myself though.
34. Even though it was snowing,
they went out to look for him.
35. The food, as well as being bad,
was expensive.
36. I'll pass you, as long as you
bring me your homework every
day.
37. Even though we lack official
support, we continue the
struggle.
38. Exhausted as he was, he
managed to finish the marathon.
39. As well as acting, they dance.
40. Take the book, as long as you
don't lose it.
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used to + gerund - to + gerund
i. No estoy acostumbrado a que me
insulten.
z Me opongo a tener la musica a tope
enlaoficina.
3. Estoy esperando con ilusion las
vacaciones.
4. No estoy acostumbrado a vivir en una
choza.
5. Me opongo a ser tratado como un
esclavo.
6. Estamos acostumbrados a soportar
losrigoresdelclima.
7. Ademas de tener dificultades con el
idioma, es lento.
a El problema es que no estoy
acostumbrado a fumar en pipa.
9. Me opongo a que toquen musica a
tope en mi oido.
10. Mi amigo solia venir todos los dias.
11. Tu madre suele iral hipermercado
todos los sabados.
12. Estamos acostumbrados a hacer las
compras los viernes.
13. Espero con impaciencia tener noticias
de ustedes.
14. Ademas de hablar cuatro idiomas,
entiende cinco mas.
is. En este pais no estamos
acostumbrados a hacer colas.
16. No estoy acostumbrado a conducir
con este trafico.
17. Se oponen a trabajar los domingos.
18. Espero las Navidades con ilusion.
19. Ademas de conducir por la izquierda,
tienesqueirdeprisa.
20. El pobre hombre no esta
acostumbrado a hablar en publico.
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21. Tienes que acostumbrarte a hablar
claro.
22. Ademas de subir por la escalera, tuvo
que acarrearel cemento.
23. Seoponeaqueseriandeel.
24. No estoy acostumbrado a levantarme
temprano.
25. No suelo levantarme temprano.
26. Solia levantarme temprano cuando
erajoven.
27. Estoy deseando conocer a tu hija.
28. Esta gente esta acostumbrada a esta
altitud.
29. Me opongo a vivir toda la vida en
estas condiciones.
30. Cuando erajoven, solia ser como tu.
31. Estaba deseando ver su nueva casa.
32. No estamos acostumbrados a
trabajar en estas condiciones.
33. Soliamos trabajar en unas
condiciones terribles.
34. Solemos trabajar en este estudio.
35. Estan deseando prometerse.
36. Ademas de venir tarde, vino sucio.
37. Me opongo a ser tratado de esa
manera.
38. Solemos hablar a menudode el.
39. Solfamos hablar a menudode el.
40. Estamos muy acostumbrados a
hablar asi.
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used to + gerund - to + gerund
1. I'm not used to being insulted.
2. I object to having loud music in
the office.
3. I'm looking forward to my
holiday.
4. I'm not used to living in a hut.
5. I object to being treated like a
slave.
6. We are accustomed to putting up
with the harsh climate.
7. In addition to having difficulties
with the language, he is slow.
a The trouble is that I am not used
to smoking a pipe.
9. I object to having loud music
played in my ear.
10. My friend used to come every
day.
11. Your mother usually goes to the
hypermarket every Saturday.
12. We are used to doing the
shopping on Fridays.
13. I look forward to hearing from
you.
14. In addition to speaking four
languages he understands five
more.
15. In this country we are not used
to queuing.
16. I am not used to driving in this
traffic.
17. They object to working on
Sundays.
18. I'm looking forward to
Christmas.
19. In addition to driving on the left,
you have to go fast.
20. The poor man is not used to
speaking in public.
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21. You have to get used to speaking
clearly.
22. In addition to climbing the
ladder, he had to carry the
cement up.
23. He objects to being laughed at.
24. I am not used to getting up
early.
25. I don't usually get up early.
26. I used to get up early when I
was young.
27. I'm looking forward to meeting
your daughter.
28. These people are accustomed to
this height.
29. I object to living all my life in
these conditions.
30. When I was young I used to be
like you.
31. She was looking forward to
seeing her new house.
32. We are not accustomed/ used to
working in these conditions.
33. We used to work in horrible
conditions.
34. We usually work in this studio.
35. They are looking forward to
getting engaged.
36. In addition to coming late, he
arrived dirty.
37. I object to being treated like
that.
38. We speak about him very often.
39. We used to speak about him
very often.
40. We are quite used to speaking
like this.
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because, because of, bound to, bound for, likely to
i Segun el contrato, esta obligado a
suministrarel material.
z Es probable que venga esta noche.
3. Seguro que viene esta noche.
4. El banco se dirige al puerto.
5. Llegamos tarde a causa de la lluvia.
6. Llegamos tarde porque estaba
lloviendo.
7. YAdonde vais?"Nos dirigimos hacia
Londres'.
a Seguro que me lo dice tarde o
temprano.
9. Es posible que me lo diga esta
noche.
10. El trafico hacia el este sufrira
retrasos.
11. Estoy obligado a no estar de acuerdo
sobre ese punto.
12. <LAdonde os dirigfs?
13. Es muy posible que termine de leer
el libra esta noche.
14. Ese gamberro seguro que termina en
la cancel.
15. Es muy posible que ella venga con
nosotros.
16. Tenia que suceder. No podia durar
por siempre.
17. Nos dira la verdad tarde o temprano.
is. No estara aquf esta noche porque ha
perdidoeltren.
19. Mira esas nubes. Va a Hover en
cualquier momento.
20. Losabia.Tenfanquecasarseesos
dos.
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21. Esta gente se dirige a la frontera.
22. No estara aquf a causa de una
huelga.
23. Me siento obligado a decirte que has
suspendido.
24. Es posible que nos de un toque de
telefono esta noche.
25. Segun su fax, nuestro pedido esta a
punto de llegar hoy.
26. Estos pasajeros se dirigen a
Washington.
27. No pudimos despegar a causa de una
averfa en el motor.
28. Estaba triste a causa de la muerte de
su perro.
29. Me siento obligado a decirte que
bebes demasiado.
30. Segun el contrato, tenemos que
suministrar los libros hoy.
31. Seguro que ganamos.
32. Es muy posible que juguemos
manana.
33. Coge el paraguas. Seguro que llueve.
34. No pudo llegar a tiempo a causa de
las inundaciones.
35. Seguro que el tiempo mejora
manana.
36. El carguero se dirigfa a Liverpool.
37. Esa es la autopista. Coge la vfa que
va hacia el norte.
38. Has trabajado mucho. Seguro que
pasaselexamen.
39. No pude dormir a causa de ese cafe
que me diste.
40. Es muy posible que no este de
acuerdo contigo.
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because, because of, bound to, bound for, likely to
1. According to the contract, he is
bound to supply the material.
2. It is likely that he will come
tonight.
3. He is bound to come tonight.
4. The ship is bound for port.
5. We arrived late because of the
rain.
6. We arrived late because it was
raining.
7. 'Where are you heading for?'
'We are bound for London/
a He is bound to tell me sooner or
later.
9. He is likely to tell me tonight.
10. The eastbound traffic will be
delayed.
11. I'm bound not to agree on that
point.
12. Where are you bound for?
13. I'm likely to finish reading the
book tonight.
14. That hooligan is bound to end up
in prison.
15. It's quite likely that she will
come with us.
16. It was bound to happen. It
couldn't last for ever.
17. He's bound to tell us the truth
sooner or later.
18. He won't be here tonight
because he has missed the train.
19. Look at those clouds. It's bound
to rain any moment.
20. I knew it. They were bound to
get married those two.
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21. These people are bound for the
frontier.
22. He won't be here because of a
strike.
23. I feel bound to tell you that you
have failed.
24. It's likely that he'll/He's likely to
give us a ring tonight.
25. According to their fax our order
is bound to arrive today.
26. These passengers are bound for
Washington.
27. We couldn't take off because of
a breakdown in the engine.
28. She was sad because of the
death of her dog.
29. I feel bound to tell you that you
drink too much.
30. According to the contract, we
are bound to supply the books
today.
31. We are bound to win.
32. It's likely that we'll/We are
likely to play tomorrow.
33. Take the umbrella. It's bound to
rain.
34. He couldn't arrive in time
because of the floods.
35. The weather is bound to get
better tomorrow.
36. The cargo ship was bound for
Liverpool.
37. That's the motorway. Take the
northbound lane.
38. You have worked hard. You are
bound to pass your exam.
39. I couldn't sleep because of that
coffee you gave me.
40. It's likely that he'll/He's likely
to disagree with you.
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by + time phrase - by the time + verb
i. Los ninos estaran en la cama para las
ocho.
z Para cuando termine este trabajo, ya
seran las seis.
3. Tu hermano estara de vuelta para el
jueves.
4. Para cuando ella se levanto, los ninos
ya habfan desayunado.
5. Para final de ano, llevare 30 anos
trabajando en esta empresa.
6. El avion despego a las dos, asi que
yadebe estar alii.
7. Para cuando llego al hipermercado,
ya habian cerrado.
a Para cuando tu empezaste, yo ya
habfa terminado.
9. Para cuando llegamos, los invitados
sehabianidoya.
10. Para cuando llegamos al cine, la
pelicula ya habia empezado.
11. Para cuando llegues, yo estare
durmiendo en mi cama.
12. Para el fin de curso, llevare ocho
anos en este colegio.
13. Para las seis, estare terminando el
trabajo.
14. Para esta hora, mafiana estaremos
volandohacia Miami.
15. Para cuando termine este trabajo, ya
seran las cuatro.
16. Ya habran llegado para ahora.
17. Para cuando llegue la policfa, ya
habran desaparecido.
18. Para cuando se dio cuenta, el ladron
estaba ya en el tejado.
19. Yo habia hecho las camas para
cuando ella hubo quitado el polvo.
20. Para cuando hube terminado de
hablar, el nino habia desaparecido.
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21. Para las ocho, ya habremos
terminado este trabajo.
22. Ya habian robado el banco para
cuando llego la policfa.
23. Ya habremos terminado de desayunar
para cuando te levantes.
24. Para cuando vengas, el ya se habra
ido.
25. Para las cinco, llevaremos tres horas
comiendo.
26. Tengo que estar en casa para las
diez.
27. Ella ya deberfa estar aquf.
28. Quiero el coche de vuelta para las
seis.
29. Para las siete de la mafiana, yo ya
estoy trabajando.
30. Mariana para esta hora, estaremos en
Torremolinos.
31. Para las diez de la mafiana,
estaremos tumbados en la playa.
32. Para cuando tu hayas hecho uno, yo
habre hecho dos.
33. Este vuelo llega a Nueva York para
las nueve.
34. Para esta hora, mafiana estaremos
volando hacia las Bahamas.
35. Para cuando termines tu la sopa, yo
estare comiendo el postre.
36. Para final de ano, llevare 20 anos en
el sindicato.
37. Para la hora de comer, ya habre
terminado de pintar.
38. Para cuando hubo terminado su
actuacion, no quedaba nadie.
39. El avion ya debe de haber aterrizado.
40. Para cuando termines de pensar, ya
sera demasiado tarde.
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by + time phrase - by the time + verb
1. The children will be in bed by
eight o'clock.
2 By the time I finish this job it
will already be six o'clock.
3. Your brother will be back by
Thursday.
4. By the time she got up, the
children had already had
breakfast.
5. By the end of the year, I will
have been working in this firm
for 30 years.
6. The plane took off at two, so it
must be there by now.
7. By the time he got to the
hypermarket, they had already
closed.
a By the time you started, I had
already finished.
9. By the time we arrived, the
guests had/were already gone.
10. By the time we arrived at the
cinema, the film had already
started.
11. By the time you arrive, III be
sleeping in my bed.
12. By the end of this course, I'll
have been in this school for 8
years.
13. By six o'clock, I'll be finishing
the job.
14. By this time tomorrow, we'll be
flying to Miami.
15.By the time I finish this job, it
will be four o'clock.
16. They will have already arrived
by now.
17. By the time the police arrive,
they'll have disappeared.
18. By the time he realized it, the
thief was already on the roof.
19. I had made the beds by the time
she had dusted.
20. By the time I had finished
speaking, the child had
disappeared.
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21. By eight we'll have already
finished this job.
22. They had already robbed the
bank by the time the police
arrived.
23. We'll have already finished
breakfast by the time you get up.
24. By the time you come, he will
have/be gone.
25. By five o'clock, we'll have been
eating for three hours.
26. I have to be at home by ten.
27. She should be here by now.
28. I want the car back by six.
29. By seven o'clock in the morning,
I'm already working.
30. By this time tomorrow, we'll be
in Torremolinos.
31. By ten o'clock in the morning,
we'll be lying on the beach.
32. By the time you've done one, I'll
have done two.
33. This flight arrives in New York
by nine.
34. By this time tomorrow, we'll be
flying to the Bahamas.
35. By the time you finish the soup,
I'll be eating the dessert.
36. By the end of the year, I'll have
been in the trade union for 20
years.
37. By lunch time, I'll have finished
painting.
38. By the time she had finished her
acting, there was nobody left.
39. The plane must have landed by
now.
40. By the time you finish thinking, it
will already be too late.
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frases bilingiies
the causative nivel E!

i. Voy a hacer que me limpien la 23. Voy a poner suelas en los zapatos.
habitation. 24. Me voy a arreglar el pelo.
z Tuvimos la casa renovada. 25. Lilian se va a sacar una foto.
3. dPor que no te cortas el pelo? 26. Tenemos que arreglar ese televisor.
4. La semana pasada me robaron el 27. Solemos decorar el salon todos los
radiocasete. afios.
5. iEres tonto! iTe lo han explicado tres 28. Me saque un diente ayer por la
veces! manana.
6. Voy a hacer que entrenen a mi hijo. 29. Hice recoger a los nirios a las seis.
7. Vamosapintarlacasa. 30. Voy a hacer que le ensenen ingles.
a Noshicimosunamesa. 31. Tengo que hacer que me revisen el
coche pronto.
9. Me nice construir una casa en el
campo. 32. La casa se les destruyo en el
terremoto.
10. Hago que me revisen el coche todos
33. Examinate la vista.
los meses.
34. Arreglate la media.
11. Hare que me revelen las fotos.
35. Por fin arreglamos el tejado.
12. Marian hizo que le arreglaran los
zapatos. 36. Me opongo a que se use mi casa
como un hotel.
13. Hizo que le cortaran el seto.
37. Te lo han explicado muchas veces.
14. Hice que les prepararan para el
examen. 38. Anoche entraron en mi casa y nos
robaron.
15. Hare que preparen una comida.
39. Harequeosrecoganalascinco.
16. Hare que te ensenen la casa. 40. Voy a pintar el coche otra vez.
17. Hizo que ensenaran latfn a
sus hijos.
18. Me robaron el coche anoche.
19. El verano pasado nos entraron los
lad rones en casa.
20. Le tiraron huevos podridos al Primer
Ministro.
21. Nos estan pintando el salon.
22. Nos acaban de hacer una mesa de
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the causative
1. I'm going to have my room
cleaned.
2 We had our house refurnished.
3. Why don't you have your hair
cut?
4. Last week I had my radio
cassette stolen.
5. You're stupid! You had that
explained three times!
6. I'm going to have my son
trained.
7. We are going to have our house
painted.
8. We had a table made.
9. I had a house built in the
country.
10. I have my car serviced every
month.
11. I'll have my photos developed.
12. Marian had her shoes mended.
13. He had the hedge cut.
14. I had them prepared for the
exam.
15. I'll have a meal prepared.
16. I'll have the house shown to you.
17. He had his children taught Latin.
18. I had my car stolen last night.
19. Last summer we had our house
burgled.
20. The Prime Minister had rotten
eggs thrown at him.
21. We are having our sitting room
painted.
22. We have just had a kitchen table
made.
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23. I'm going to have my shoes
resoled.
24. I'm going to have my hair done.
25. Lilian is going to have her photo
taken.
26. We must have that TV set
repaired.
27. We usually have our sitting room
decorated every year.
28. I had a tooth out yesterday
morning.
29. I had the children collected at
six.
30. I am going to have him taught
English.
31. I must get my car serviced soon.
32. They had their house destroyed
in the earthquake.
33. Have your eyes checked/tested.
34. Have your stocking mended.
35. At last we had our roof repaired.
36. I object to having my house
being used as a hotel.
37. You had that explained to you
many times.
38. Last night we had our house
burgled.
39. I'll have you collected at five.
40. I'm going to have my car re-
painted.
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clauses of reason
i. Puesto que no le quieres, <Lpor que
sales con el?
z En vista de que sabes franees, mas
vale que hables tu con el.
3. Tengoqueestudiardenocheyaque
trabajo dedfa.
4. <LVas a venir con nosotros? Si es asf,
traete un parde bocadillos.
5. Ya que estas aqui, repasemos las
cifras.
6. En vista de que eres mas joven,
puedesllevarlamaleta.
7. Como estas ocupado, le pedire a Tom
quevengaconmigo.
8. Acamparemos aqui puesto que esta
demasiado oscuro para seguir.
9. Como el problema era demasiado
diffcil, lo deje en bianco.
10. <LVa a Mejico? Si es asf, dile que visite
a mi primo.
11. Quiere un piso propio porque quiere
serindependiente.
12. Puesto que no sabes cocinar, tendras
que coger un cocinero.
13. En vista de que tu eres mas fuerte,
puedes levantar la caja.
14. Puesto que no te gusta, <Lpor que le
invitas?
15. Como no tenfa hambre, comimos
muytarde.
16. Ya que estas aquf, puedes echarme
una mano.
17. El fusible salto porque enchufaron
todos los calentadores.
18. La huelga no tuvo exito porque hubo
poco apoyo.
19. Esa es una de las razones por las que
vine aqui.
20. Noconozcolarazon.
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21. La razon principal por la que perdio
su trabajo es que bebfa.
22. <iCual es la verdadera causa de su
depresion?
23. Puesto que crees que esoeslo
correcto, <Lpor que no vas tu?
24. Fuimos a verle puesto que era el
unico que nos podia ayudar.
25. Si es asf, mas motive para hacerlo.
26. Dame tus motives para ir.
27. Tenemos motives para creer que esta
mintiendo.
28. Por alguna razon u otra, bebe cafe en
un vasodecerveza.
29. Es razonable que nadie quiera
trabajar sin recibir una paga.
30. En vista de lo diffcil de la situacion,
pidamos auxilio.
31. Puesto que no te gusta tu trabajo,
dejalo.
32. Estaba excusado por razones de
edad.
33. <iNo quieres conducir? Si es asi, yo
conducire.
34. Como no pude hacerlo ayer, lo hare
hoy.
35. En vista del exito obtenido, lo
repetiremos pronto.
36. Puesto que lo quieres tanto, sera
tuyo.
37. Como habia poca gente, la funcion se
cancelo.
38. El motive por el que llegue tarde es
que perdi el autobus.
39. Ya que habeis terminado, podeis iros
a casa.
40. dNo quieres ir? Si es asf, ire yo por ti.
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clauses of reason
1. Since you don't love him, why do
you go out with him?
2. Seeing that you know French,
you had better speak with him.
3. I have to study at night as I
work during the day.
4. Are you coming with us? If so,
bring a couple of sandwiches.
5. Since you're here, let's go over
the figures.
6. Seeing that you're younger, you
can carry the case.
7. As you are busy, I'll ask Tom to
come with me.
a We'll camp here as/since it is
too dark to go on.
9. As/Since the problem was too
difficult, I left it blank.
10. Is he going to Mexico? If so, tell
him to visit my cousin.
11. He wants his own flat because
he wants to be independent.
12. Since you can't cook, you'll have
to hire one.
13. Seeing that you are stronger,
you can lift the box.
14. If you don't like him, why do you
invite him?
15.As I wasn't hungry/ we had
dinner very late.
16. Seeing that you are here, you
can give me a hand.
17. The fuse blew because they
switched on all the heaters.
18. The strike was not successful
because there was little support.
19. That is one of the reasons why I
came here.
20. I don't know the reason why.
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21. The main reason why he lost his
job is that he drank.
22. What is the main reason for his
depression?
23. Since you think that that is the
correct thing, why don't you go?
24. We went to see him since he was
the only one that could help us.
25. If that is so, all the more reason
for doing it.
26. Give me your reasons for going.
27. We have reason to believe that
he is lying.
28. For some reason or another he
drinks coffee from a beer glass.
29. It stands to reason that nobody
wants to work without pay.
30. Seeing that the situation is so
difficult, let's ask for help.
31. Since you don't like your job,
leave it.
32. He was excused because of his
age.
33. Don't you want to drive? If not,
I'll do the driving.
34. As I couldn't do it yesterday, I'll
do it today.
35. Seeing that it was so successful,
we'll repeat it soon.
36. Since you want it so badly, it'll
be yours.
37. As there were few people, the
show was cancelled.
38. The reason why I arrived late
was that I missed the bus.
39. Since you have finished, you can
go home.
40. Don't you want to go? If not, I'll
go in your place.
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clauses of comparison
i. Estar tumbado en la cama es tan
aburrido como ver la television.
z Comer cereales es mucho mas sano
que comer carne.
3. El va mas despacio que su amigo.
4. Hablar ingles es mas facil que
escribirlo.
5. Ellos no pagan tanto en impuestos
como nosotros.
6. El responde tan rapidamente como
sus hermanos.
7. Ella canta mas alto que la mayorfa de
los cantantes.
a Barrer calles es mejor que no hacer
nada.
9. Hoy esta mas oscuro que aver.
10. El plancha, lo cual es mejor que ver
la television.
11. Lo hare yo mismo, lo cual es mejor
quellamarauntecnico.
12. Hacer uno las cosas es mas seguro
que dejar que las hagan los nihos.
13. Comprar un coche nuevo sera mas
barato que arreglar el viejo.
14. No corrio tan rapido como
esperabamos.
15. Trabajan mucho mas de lo que
nosotros hacfamos a su edad.
16. Linda es tan guapa como su
hermana.
17. Cuanto mas ejercicio haces, mejor te
sientes.
18. Hoy hace mas calor que ayer.
19. Marian escribe a maquina tan rapido
como Linda.
20. Ella no corre tan rapido como su
hermano.
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21. El gasta mas dinero del que gana.
22. Ellos no jugaron tan bien como
nosotros.
23. Esta manana el parecfa mas contento
que anoche.
24. Mi marido gasta mas dinero que el
queyogano.
25. Ellos no pagan tanto como nosotros.
26. Tu trabajas mucho mas que yo.
27. Conducir un coche es mucho mas
facil que pilotar un avion.
28. Lo hare yo; sera mas barato que
llamar a un fontanero.
29. El no juega tan bien como su amigo.
30. El hacerlo uno mismo es menos diffcil
que el ensenar a otros.
31. Ella parecfa mas contenta hoy que
ayer.
32. Beber agua es mas sano que beber
cerveza.
33. Dormir de noche es mejor que dormir
duranteeldfa.
34. Cuanto mas rapido corras, antes
llegaras.
35. Ellos no lo hacen tan bien como
esperabamos.
36. Pedrito es mucho mas listo que su
hermana.
37. Ella gasta mucho mas dinero que el.
38. No escribimos a maquina tan rapido
como ellos.
39. Paso menos tiempo estudiando que
ella.
40. Ver la television es mas divertido
que ofr la radio.
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clauses of comparison
1. Lying in bed is just as boring as
watching television.
2. Eating cereals is much healthier
than eating meat.
3. He goes more slowly than his
friend (does).
4. Speaking English is easier than
writing it.
5. They don't pay as much in taxes
as we do.
6. He answers just as quickly as
his brothers (do).
7. She sings louder than most
singers.
8. Sweeping the streets is better
than doing nothing.
9. Today it's darker than it was
yesterday.
10. He does the ironing, which is
better than watching TV.
11. Ill do it myself, which is better
than calling a technician.
12. Doing things oneself is safer
than letting the children do them.
13. It will be cheaper to buy a new
car.
14. He didn't run as fast as we
expected.
15. They work much harder than we
did at their age.
16. Linda is as pretty as her sister
(is).
17. The more exercise you take, the
better you feel.
18. It's warmer today than it was
yesterday.
19. Marian types as quickly as Linda
(does).
20. She doesn't run as fast as her
brother (does).
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21. He spends more money than he
earns.
22. They didn't play as well as we
did.
23. This morning he looked happier
than last night.
24. My husband spends more money
than I earn.
25. They don't pay as much as we
do.
26. You work much more than I do.
27. To drive a car is much easier
than to pilot a plane.
28. I'll do it myself; it'll be cheaper
than calling a plumber.
29. He doesn't play as well as his
friend (does).
30. Doing it oneself is less difficult
than teaching others.
31. She looked happier today than
yesterday.
32. Drinking water is healthier than
drinking beer.
33. Sleeping at night is better than
sleeping during the day.
34. The faster you run, the sooner
you'll arrive.
35. They don't do it as well as we
expected.
36. Little Peter is much more clever
/cleverer than his sister.
37. She spends much more money
than he does.
38. We don't type as fast as they do.
39. I spend less time studying than
she does.
40. Watching television is more
amusing than listening to the
radio.
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clauses of concession
i. Hagas lo que hagas, nodigasqueyo
estoy aqui.
z Incluso aunque lo supiera, no podrfa
hacer nada.
3. Cuando quiera que la ves, siempre
parece estar ocupada.
4. Cualquier cosa que hagas, siempre
parece estar mal.
5. Aunque se suponfa que era un
secreto, todo el mundo lo sabfa.
6. Por mucho que me guste ayudar,
estoy imposibilitado de hacer nada.
7. No importa donde estes: siempre
seras el mismo.
a Sea cual sea tu opinion, voy adelante
con los planes.
9. Por muy cuidadosamente que uno
conduzca, es diffcil evitar accidentes.
10. Aunque sientas compasion por el, no
le des dinero.
11. Por muy asustado que estes,
mantenteencalma.
12. Hagas lo que hagas, no toques ese
enchufe.
13. Por muy duro que trabajase, mi
profesor nunca estaba satisfecho.
14. Cualquiera de los equipos que saque
mas puntos gana el partido.
is. Mi tejado gotea, cuando quiera que
llueve.
16. La encontrare dondequiera que este.
17. Quienquiera que saque mas puntos,
gana la competicion.
18. Suceda lo que suceda, no te olvides
de escribir.
19. Incluso aunque lo averiguara, no
hara nada.
20. Por muy lejos que este, llegaremos a
tiempo.
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21. Mientras que desapruebe tus
metodos, creo que tienes razon.
22. Aunque le condenaron por robo, solo
le dieron dos anos.
23. Hagas lo que hagas, no toques ese
cable.
24. Por muy pobre que seas, siempre
hay alguien mas pobre que tu.
25. Por mucho que lo intentaron, no
pudieron mover la roca.
26. Aunque el hombre era rico, no tenia
ningun atractivo para ella.
27. Por muy raro que parezca, lo que
estoy diciendo es verdad.
28. Aunque era muy bella, era una mujer
muy voluble.
29. Por mucho que lo intentaramos, no
pudimos sacarle una palabra.
30. Puede que sea mi amigo, pero
todavia no me fio de el.
31. Por muy asustado que estes, nunca lo
demuestres.
32. Pienses lo que pienses, no cambiare
mi decision.
33. Aunque sientas pena por ella, no se
lo merece.
34. Por muy lista que sea, no es tan lista
comosuhermana.
35. Por muy rica que sea la gente,
siempre quiere mas.
36. Por mucho que me guste ayudarte,
no puedo hacer nada porti.
37. Hagas lo que hagas, no le digas a
nadie que me has visto.
38. Iremos a la feria del libro, aunque no
vendamos ninguno.
39. Aunque no sea asunto mfo, me
gustarfa ayudarla.
40. Por mucho que me amenaces, no
conseguirasnada.
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clauses of concession
1. Whatever you do, don't say lam
here.
2. Even if he knew there's nothing
he can do about it.
3. Whenever you see her, she
always seems to be busy.
4. Whatever you do, it always
seems to be wrong.
5. Although it was supposed to be a
secret, everybody knew about it.
6. Much as I'd like to help, I'm
powerless to do anything.
7. No matter where you are, you
will always be the same.
a Whatever your opinion is, I'm
going ahead with the plans.
9. However carefully one drives,
it's difficult to avoid accidents.
10. Even though you may feel sorry
for him, don't give him money.
11. However frightened you may be,
keep calm.
12. No matter what you do, don't
touch that plug.
13. However hard I worked, my
teacher was never satisfied.
14. The team that gains most points
wins the set.
15. My roof leaks whenever it rains.
16. I'll find her wherever she is.
17. Whoever gains more points,
wins the competition.
18. Whatever happens, don't forget
to write.
19. Even if he found out, he won't do
anything.
20. However far it is, we'll get there
in time.
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21. While I disapprove of your
ways/ methods, I think you are
right.
22. Even though he was condemned
for robbery, he only got two
years.
23. Whatever you do, don't touch
that cable.
24. However poor you are, there is
always someone poorer than you.
25. Try as they might they couldn't
move the rock.
26. Rich though the man was, she
did not find him attractive.
27. Unlikely as it may seem, what
I'm saying is true.
28. Beautiful though she was, she
was a very unreliable woman.
29. Try as we might, we couldn't get
a word out of him.
30. He may be my friend, but I still
don't trust him.
31. However frightened you may be,
never show it.
32. Whatever you may think, I won't
change my decision.
33. Even though you may feel sorry
for her, she doesn't deserve it.
34. However clever she may be, she
is not as clever as her sister.
35. However rich people are, they
always want more.
36. Much as I'd like to help you, I
can't do anything for you.
37. Whatever you do, don't tell
anybody you saw me.
38. We'll go to the book fair, even
though we probably won't sell
any.
39. Even if it isn't any of my
business, I'd like to help her.
40. However much you threaten me,
you won't get anything.
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implied conditional clauses
1. No me importa lo que haga siempre
que me mande el dinero.
z Se lo preguntare a el, a no ser que
prefieras que se lo pregunte a ella.
3. Aceptando que lo que me dices es
verdad, no tiene nada que ver
conmigo.
4. Lo encuentro dificil de creer, aunque
digas que es verdad.
5. Puedes tomar mi coche prestado,
siempre que compres gasolina.
6. Debemosirtemprano, sino, no
tendremos asiento.
7. Estare de vuelta en el trabajo
mafiana, me sienta bien o no.
a Ire contigo, si no, no te dejaran
entrar.
9. Suponte que no hay entradas, dque
hacemos?
10. No me casarfa con ella, aunque fuera
Miss Universe.
11. No me importa de que hableis,
mientras hableis en ingles.
12. A no ser que saigas inmediatamente,
no llegaras a tiempo.
13. Suponiendo que sea verdad, dque
podemos hacer?
14. Nos prestaran su casa de campo
siempre que la cuidemos.
15. Supongamos que perdemos el avion,
dque hacemos?
16. Puedes coger mi coche siempre que
me lo devuelvas para manana.
17. Debemos salir enseguida, estemos
preparados o no.
18. A no ser que me digas la verdad, te
castigare.
19. Con paciencia, le ensenaran algo.
20. Si te dan una oportunidad, tendras
exito.
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21. Podeis coger el dfa libre siempre que
termineis el trabajo.
22. Debes terminar el trabajo, si no, no
te pagaran.
23. Mi abuelo trae la lena, si no, no
tendriamos calor.
24. Traere vino y cerveza por si
necesitamos.
25. Traere vino por si necesitas algo.
26. Si no fuera por sus amigos, tendria
problemas.
27. Sin tu ayuda, no hubiera llegado a la
cima.
28. Te prestare el libra siempre que me
lo devuelvas el mes que viene.
29. Teneis que entregar los examenes,
hayais terminado o no.
30. Si no hubiera sido por tu ayuda, no
habria tenido exito.
31. Ire a la tienda temprano, si no, no
encontrare pescado fresco.
32. Supongamos que venga, ique puede
hacer?
33. Ire yo, a no ser que prefieras que
vaya mi hermano.
34. No me importa donde estes, mientras
vengas temprano.
35. Tienes que venir conmigo, quieras o
no quieras.
36. Podeis hacer lo que querais siempre
que entregueis los trabajos.
37. Supongamos que no tenemos sitio,
ique hacemos?
38. Si no hubiera sido por esa
oportunidad, no estarfa aqui.
39. Nos dejaran su casa a condicion de
que les dejemos la nuestra.
40. Debemos entregarlo, aunque no
hayamos terminado.
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1. I don't mind what he does as
long as he sends me the money.
2. I'II ask him, unless you prefer
me to ask her.
3. Assuming that what you say is
true, it has nothing to do with
me.
4. I find it difficult to believe, even
if you say it's true.
5. You can borrow my car,
provided you buy some petrol.
6. We must go early, otherwise/or
else we won't get a seat.
7. I'll be back to work tomorrow,
whether I feel well or not.
a I'll go with you, otherwise they
won't let you in.
9. Suppose there are no tickets,
what shall we do?
10. I wouldn't marry her, even if she
were Miss Universe.
11. I don't mind what you talk about,
as long as you speak in English.
12. Unless you leave at once, you
won't get there in time.
13. Assuming it's true, what can we
do?
14. They'll lend us their country
house, provided we look after it.
15. Assuming we miss the plane,
what shall we do?
16. You can take my car provided I
have it back by tomorrow.
17. We must leave at once, whether
we are ready or not.
18. Unless you tell me the truth, I'll
punish you.
19. With patience they'll teach him
something.
20. Given an opportunity you'll
succeed.
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21. You can take the day off
provided you finish the job.
22. You must finish your job,
otherwise you won't get paid.
23. My grandfather brings in the
firewood, otherwise, we would
have no heating.
24. I'll bring wine and beer in case
we need them.
25. I'll bring wine if you need some.
26. But for his friends he would have
problems.
27. Without your help I wouldn't
have reached the top.
28. I'll lend you the book providing I
have it back next month.
29. You must hand in the exams
whether you've finished or not.
30. But for your help I wouldn't have
been successful.
31. I'll go to the shop early,
otherwise I won't find fresh fish.
32. Assuming he comes, what can
he do?
33. I'll go, unless you prefer my
brother to go.
34. I don't mind where you are as
long as you come early.
35. You must come with me whether
you want it or not.
36. You can do whatever you want
provided you hand in your work.
37. Assuming there's no room for us,
what shall we do?
38. But for that opportunity I
wouldn't be here.
39. They'll lend us their house on
condition that we lend them
ours.
40. We must hand it in even if we
haven't finished.
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clauses of purpose
i. Puso una mano en el telefono para
que no reconocieran su voz.
z Salimos rapido por miedo a que
cambiara de parecer.
3. Unos mueren para que otros puedan
vivir.
4. Grabaron sus nombres para que
supieramos quienes eran.
5. La escritura es diferente para que los
ciegos puedan leerlo.
6. Deje una nota en la entrada para que
la viera al entrar.
7. No lo hice por miedo a que me
pegase.
8. Se callaron para que no se
despertase.
9. No vinieron para no molestarle.
10. Marian temia que yo perdiese el
avion.
11. Me llevo el paraguas por si lo
necesito.
12. Llegaron temprano para no perderse
nada.
13. Cerre la puerta y la ventana para que
tuvieramos tranquilidad.
14. Abrf la ventana para tener aire
fresco.
15. Han llegado temprano para tener un
buen asiento.
16. Llevare un arma conmigo por si la
necesito.
17. Vinimos temprano para no perdernos
nada.
18. El nos pidio que llamaramos primero
porsiestabafuera.
19. Habia telefonos para que los
conductores pudieran pedirayuda.
20. Voy a encender el fuego para que la
casa este caliente.
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21. Temfa que fuera a caer.
22. Nolohicepormiedoaquealguien
pusiera inconvenientes.
23. Guardamos silencio para que el bebe
nosedespertara.
24. Entro de puntillas para no
despertarla.
25. Trabajo toda la noche en el motor
para que pudieramos salir temprano.
26. Hablamos en susurros por miedo a
despertaralbebe.
27. Mantuve la respiracion por miedo a
quemeoyera.
28. Hizo mucha comida por si los chicos
volvian con hambre.
29. Comieron temprano a fin de salir lo
antes posible.
30. Tienes que leerlo despacio a fin de
entenderlo.
31. Mi padre se sacrifice a fin de que
pudieramos estudiar.
32. Compramosalgodevinoporsi
venian a cenar.
33. Lo ato a un arbol para que no pudiera
escaparse.
34. Se fue sin desayunar para no
molestarnos.
35. No durmieron por miedo a que
vol viera n a atacarles.
36. Viajo toda la noche a fin de estar allf
porlamanana.
37. Nos quedamos en casa para no
gastarmasdinero.
38. Compra velas por si se va la luz.
39. No dije nada para no meter la pata.
40. Le puse un corcho para que no se
hundiera.
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1. He put his hand on the phone so
that they wouldn't recognize his
voice.
2. We left in a hurry for fear he
should change his mind.
3. Some die so that others may
live.
4. They carved their names so that
we knew who they were
5. The writing is different so that
blind people can read it.
6. I left a note in the hall so that he
saw it as he came in.
7. I didn't do it so that he wouldn't
beat me.
a They kept quiet in case he woke.
9. They didn't come so as not to
disturb him.
10. Marian was anxious in case I
should miss the flight.
11. I'm taking the umbrella in case I
need it.
12. They arrived early so as not to
miss anything.
13. I closed the door and window so
that we should have quiet.
14. I opened the window in order to
get fresh air.
15. They've arrived early so as to
get a good seat.
16. I'll take a weapon with me in
case I need it.
17. We came early in order not to
miss anything.
18. He asked us to ring first in case
he was out.
19. There were telephones so that
drivers could summon help.
20. I'm going to light the fire so that
the house is warm.
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21. He feared he might fall.
22. I didn't do it in case someone
objected.
23. We kept silence lest the baby
should wake up.
24. He entered on tiptoe so as not to
wake her up.
25. He worked all night on the
engine so that we might leave
early.
26. We talked in whispers for fear of
waking the baby.
27. I held my breath for fear he
should hear me.
28. She cooked a big meal in case
the boys came back hungry.
29. They had lunch early in order to
leave as soon as possible.
30. You have to read it slowly in
order to understand it.
31. My father sacrificed a great deal
in order that we might study.
32. We bought some wine in case
they should come to dinner.
33. He tied it up to a tree so that it
couldn't run away.
34. He left without breakfast so as
not to bother us.
35. They didn't sleep for fear they
should attack them again.
36. He travelled all night in order to
be there in the morning.
37. We stayed at home so as not to
spend any more money.
38. Buy candles in case there is a
power cut.
39. I didn't say anything so as not to
put my foot in it.
40. I put a cork on it so that it
wouldn't sink.
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1. Habla tan rapido que es diffcil
entenderle.
z iNinos,vayadesorden!
3. Tenfa tantos admiradores que no
sabfa cual elegir.
4. Nos quedaba tan poca agua que no
podfamos lavarnos.
5. Le quedaba tan poco tiempo que era
imposible que lo terminara.
6. Eran tan pocos que no pudieron parar
el ataque enemigo.
7. i Hay tantas preguntas por responder!
a Tuvieron tanta lluvia que hubo
inundaciones.
9. Era un perro tan fiero que nadie se
atrevia a acercarse.
10. El perro era tan fiero que nadie se
acercaba.
n. Yo no sabfa que el problema era tan
diffcil.
12. Eran tan pocos que es diffcil ver como
pudieron ganar.
13. Es un chico tan pelma que su propia
mad re no le soporta.
14. Fuetaltonteriaquetodoelmundo
se rio.
is. Llovio tanto que tuvimos que
abandonarelpartido.
16. La Sra. Robinson es tan agradable
que todo el mundo la adora.
17. Nos sirvio un cafe tan bueno que nos
quedamos toda la tarde.
18. Hablo durante tanto tiempo que todos
nos dormimos.
19. A ella le dan tanto dinero que puede
permitirse todo lo que quiera.
20. Era tan alto que tenia una nube
en un ojo.
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21. Hay tantas cosas que hacer en esta
casa que no se como empezar.
22. iEstanraroverteatiporaqui!
23. Tengo tan poco dinero que mas vale
quemequedeencasa.
24. Nunca en la historia de la humanidad,
tan pocos consiguieron tanto.
25. Thumbelina era tan pequena que
vivfa en una cascara de nuez.
26. Como mi perro adora las pizzas,
nunca ladra al repartidor de pizzas.
27. Es un chico tan apuesto que todas las
chicas se enamoran de el.
28. Tenia tanto frfo que no podia dormir.
29. Estaba lloviendo tanto que me quede
en la cama.
30. Esta chica es tan guapa que todos los
chicos estan locos por ella.
31. Haces un cafe tan horrible que nadie
puede beberlo.
32. Tan terribles fueron las noticias que
sederrumbo.
33. Tan engreida era la joven que nadie
salia con ella.
34. Habfa tanto por ver que nos
quedamos un par de dias mas.
35. Habfa tanta gente que no pudimos
entrar.
36. Tienen unos jugadores tan buenos
que son imbatibles.
37. Sus manos son tan rapidas que el ojo
ho puede seguirlas.
38. Su genio es tal que nadie se le acerca.
39. Habfa llovido mucho, asf que habfa
charcos por todos los sitios.
40. Como habfa helado, habfa hielo por
todos los sitios.
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1. He speaks so fast that it is
difficult to understand him.
2. Children, you've made such a
mess!
3. She had so many admirers that
she didn't know which one to
choose.
4. We had so little water left that
we couldn't have a wash.
5. He had so little time left that it
was impossible for him to finish
it.
6. They were so few that they
couldn't stop the enemy attack.
7. There are so many questions to
answer!
a They had so much rain that there
were floods.
9. It was such a fierce dog that
nobody dared to approach it.
10. The dog was so fierce that
nobody approach it.
11. I didn't know that the problem
was so difficult.
12. They were so few that it's
difficult to see how they could
win.
13. That boy is such a nuisance that
his own mother can't stand him.
14. It was such a nonsense that
everybody laughed.
is. We had such a lot of rain that we
had to give up the match.
16. Mrs Robinson is so kind that
everybody loves her.
17. He served us such good coffee
that we stayed all the evening.
18. He spoke for such a long time
that we all fell asleep.
19. She gets so much money that
she can afford all she wants.
20. He was so tall that he had a
cloud in an eye.
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21. There are so many things to do
in this house that I don't know
how to start.
22. It's so strange to see you here!
23. I have so little money that I'd
better stay at home.
24. Never in the history of humanity,
so few achieved so much.
25. Thumbelina was so little that she
lived in a nutshell.
26. As my dog loves pizza, he never
barks at the pizza delivery man.
27. He is such a handsome boy that
all the girls fall in love with him.
28. I was so cold that I couldn't
sleep.
29. It was raining so much that I
stayed in bed.
30. This girl is so pretty that all the
boys are mad about her.
31. You make such horrible coffee
that nobody can drink it.
32. So terrible was the news that
he/she broke down.
33. So conceited was the girl that
nobody went out with her.
34. There was so much to see that
we stayed a couple of days
more.
35. There were so many people that
we couldn't get in.
36. They have such good players
that they are unbeatable.
37. His hands are so fast that the
eye can't follow them.
38. Her temper is such that nobody
gets near.
39. It had rained hard, so there
were puddles everywhere.
40. As it had frozen, there was ice
everywhere.
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clauses of time
i. La chica nueva quiere saber cuando
cogera sus vacaciones.
z Despues de que se divorcio, cambio
su vida.
3. Puedes guardar el libra tanto tiempo
como quieras.
4. Apenas habiamos salido, cuando
empezo a Hover.
5. Apenas se habia dprmido, cuando lo
desperto un griterfo.
6. Cuanto antes salgamos, antes
llegaremos.
7. Apenas recibe el dinero, cuando ya lo
gasta.
a Contesto al telefono casi
inmediatemente.
9. Te llamare en cuanto termine.
10. Apenas habia terminado su cafe,
cuando volvio a trabajar.
11. Apenas habia entrado en la casa,
cuando sono el telefono.
12. Una vez que coges el vicio de fumar,
es dificil dejarlo.
13. Apenas hubo bebido el cafe, empezo
a sentirse somnoliento.
14. Siempre se estaban peleando durante
el tiempo que vivieron juntos.
15. Estuve estudiando hasta muy tarde
por la noche.
16. Termina una cosa antes de empezar
otra.
17. Cuando vuelva a casa, te traere un
regalo.
is. Apenas podia respirar cuando entro
en la habitation.
19. Apenas terminan en un extreme,
tienen que empezar en el otro.
20. Ella hacfa las camas mientras el
preparaba los desayunos.
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21. No dire ni una palabra siempre que tu
hagas lo mismo.
22. Nunca nos encontramos durante el
tiempo que vivi en esta ciudad.
23. En cuanto llegue el Sr. Smith, dimelo.
24. Una vez que has visto una, las has
visto todas.
25. Cuando salia el tren, se acordo de
que habia dejado el gas encendido.
26. Ahora que sabemos la verdad,
podemos actuar en consecuencia.
27. Para cuando vengan, ya habremos
terminado de cenar.
28. En cuanto lleguemos alii,
encenderemos el fuego.
29. Nos contara acerca del partido
cuando llegue aqui.
30. Una vez hayamos pintado el salon,
pintaremos la cocina.
31. Apenas habia colgado el telefono,
cuando llamaron a la puerta.
32. Cuando quiera que oye un ruido, se
sobresalta.
33. Mientras uno hace una cosa, el otro
hace otra.
34. Estare aqui tanto tiempo como haga
falta.
35. Te telefoneare en cuanto termine.
36. Ella quiere saber cuando le pagan.
37. Puedes estar con nosotros tanto
tiempo como quieras.
38. Cuando hayas terminado de leerlo,
devuelvemelo.
39. Su vida cambio completamente
despues de casarse.
40. Apenas habiamos salido de casa,
cuando empezo a Hover.
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clauses of time
1. The new girl wants to know
when she'll betaking her
holidays.
2. After she got divorced her life
changed.
3. You can keep the book as long
as you like.
4. We had hardly left when it
began to rain.
5. He had hardly got to sleep when
some shouting woke him up.
6. The sooner we leave the sooner
we'll get there.
7. No sooner she gets the money
than she spends it.
a She/He answered the phone
almost immediately.
9. I'll give you a call as soon as I
finish.
10. He had hardly finished his coffee
when he got back to work.
11. He had hardly entered the house
when the phone rang.
12. Once you get into the habit of
smoking it's difficult to give up.
13. No sooner had he drunk his
coffee than he began to feel
drowsy.
14. They were always fighting
during the time they lived
together.
15. I was studying until very late at
night.
16. Finish one thing before you start
another one.
17. When I come back home I'll
bring you a present.
18. He could hardly breathe when he
entered the room.
19. No sooner they finish at one end
than they have to start at the
other.
20. She made the beds while he
prepared the breakfast.
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21. I won't say a word as long as
you do the same.
22. We never met during the time I
lived in this town.
23. Let me know as soon as Mr
Smith arrives.
24. Once you have seen one, you
have seen them all.
25. When the train was leaving he
remembered he had left the
gas on.
26. Now that we know the truth we
can act accordingly.
27. By the time they come we'll
have already finished dinner.
28. We'll light the fire as soon as we
get there.
29. He'll tell us about the match
when he gets here.
30. Once we have painted the sitting
room we'll paint the kitchen.
31. He had hardly hung up when
there was a knock at the door.
32. Whenever he hears a noise he
gets a fright.
33. While one does one thing, the
other one does something else.
34. I'll be here as long as it's
necessary.
35. I'll give you a call as soon as I
finish.
36. She wants to know when she
gets paid.
37. You can stay with us as long as
you like.
38. When you have finished reading
it give it back to me.
39. His life changed completely after
he got married.
40. We had hardly left the house
when it started to rain.
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conditionals type 1
i. Si vienes temprano, iremos al cine.
z Si el no viene temprano, no iremos al
teatro.
3. Cogeras catarro si te mojas.
4. Si tengo hambre, me comere un
bocadillo.
5. Ire al cine si tengo dinero.
6. Si pagas al contado, tendras un
descuento.
7. Rellenare el impreso si me lo
entregas.
8. Te prestare el libro si quieres leerlo.
9. Coge el atajo, o nunca llegaras a
tiempo.
10. Dame los materiales, y hare el
trabajo.
11. Llegaremos temprano si salimos
temprano.
12. Para de gritar o te llevaras una
azotaina.
13. Harafriosiabrimosla ventana.
14. Si ganamos la loterfa, compraremos
una casa.
is. Sigue haciendo eso, y te pondran una
mute.
16. Diles lo que tienen que hacer, y lo
haran.
17. Si desea que le visitemos, eche al
buzon este impreso.
18. Si esta interesado en tomar parte en
la feria, rellene este impreso.
19. Se lo dire si le veo.
20. Si paras de hablar, te lo dire.
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21. Si llama, dile que le telefoneare mas
tarde.
22. Si escribes a Lorna, dale muchos
recuerdos.
23. Estare alii para las 8 si el tren sale a
tiempo.
24. Si vas a Madrid, vete a ver el Museo
del Prado.
25. Ganaras mas dinero si aprendes
idiomas.
26. Si quiere que le visite nuestro agente,
pongase en contacto con el.
27. Si compras ahora, puedes pagar mas
tarde.
28. Si ves a Linda, dile que venga
enseguida.
29. Si lees ese libro, averiguaras muchas
cosas.
30. Solicita una entrevista si quieres
hablar con el.
31. Si abres la ventana, nos helaremos
de frfo.
32. Si vienes con nosotros, te divertiras.
33. Si llega el material, podremos
mandarelpedidohoy.
34. Si hace buen tiempo, iremos a
pasear.
35. Si tienes sed, bebe agua.
36. Te explicare la situation si me dejas
hablar.
37. Si ves a Tom por casualidad, dile que
quiero hablarle.
38. Si hablas mas despacio, te
entenderemos mejor.
39. Si tienes frio, cierra la ventana.
40. No aparques ahf, o te pondran una
multa.
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1. If you come early, we'll go to the
cinema.
2. If he doesn't come early, we
won't go to the theatre.
3. You'll catch a cold if you get wet.
4. If I am hungry, I'll eat a
sandwich.
5. I'll go to the cinema if I have
enough money.
6. If you pay cash, you'll get a
reduction.
7. I'll fill in the form if you hand it
to me.
a I'll lend you the book if you want
to read it.
9. Take the shortcut, or you'll
never get there in time.
10. Give me the materials, and I'll
do the job.
11. We'll arrive early if we leave
early.
12. Stop shouting or you'll get a
smack.
13. It will be cold if we open the
window.
14. If we win the lottery, we'll buy a
house.
15. Keep doing that and you'll get a
fine.
16. Tell them what they have to do
and they'll do it.
17. Should you wish us to visit you,
drop this slip in the letter box.
18. Should you be interested in
taking part in the fair, fill in this
form.
19. I'll tell him if I see him.
20. If you stop talking, I'll tell you.
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21. If he calls/Should he call, tell
him I'll ring him back.
22. If/Should you write to Lorna,
give her my regards/love.
23. I'll be there by 8 if the train
leaves on time.
24. If/Should you go to Madrid, visit
the Prado Museum.
25. You'll earn more money if you
learn languages.
26. Should you wish our agent to
call on you, get in touch with
him.
27. If you buy now, you can pay
later.
28. Should/If you see Linda, tell her
to come at once.
29. If you read that book, you'll find
out many things.
30. Ask for an interview if you want
to speak to him.
31. If you open the window, we'll
freeze to death.
32. If you come with us, you'll have
a good time.
33. If the material arrives, we'll be
able to send the order today.
34. If the weather is good, we'll go
for a walk.
35. If you are thirsty, drink water.
36. I'll explain the situation to you if
you let me speak.
37. If/Should you happen to see
Tom, tell him I want to talk to
him.
38. If you speak more slowly, we'll
understand you better.
39. If you are cold, shut the window.
40. Don't park there or you'll get a
fine.
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conditional type 2
1. Si yo fuera rey, tu serias mi Primer
Ministro.
2. Si el estuviera aqui, podria
ayudarnos.
3. Compraria un yate si tuviera
dinero.
4. Cortana la cuerda si tuviera un
cuchillo.
5. Me casaria con el si le quisiera.
6. Si hicieras un esfuerzo, tendrias
mejores notas.
7. Si se lo pidieras, podna dejarte algun
dinero.
a Si yo fuera tu, lo abandonana.
9. Si necesitaran dinero, me lo
pedirian.
10. Si fueras en tren, llegarias antes.
n. Si lloviera, nos quedanamos
en casa.
12. Si no fuera por tu ayuda, no tendria
hogar.
13. Si yo fuera tu, me casaria con ella.
14. Si lo cuidaras, tendrfa mejor
aspecto.
is. Si tuviera un cuchillo, esparcerfa la
mantequilla.
16. Si me gustaran las zanahorias, las
comerfa.
17. Si pudiera ira Miami, noiriaa
Salou.
18. Si tuviera un jardm, plantarfa
flores.
19. Si yo fuera hombre, seria policia.
20. Si aparcara ahi, me multarfan.
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21. Si fuerais vegetarianos, no comenas
came.
22. Si tuviera que ir a una boda, me
compraria un vestido nuevo.
23. Venderfan la casa si necesitaran
dinero.
24. Estoy seguro de que, si se lo pidieras,
se casaria contigo.
25. Si cogieras un taxi, llegarias a
tiempo.
26. Si tuviera alas, podria volar.
27. Si no fuera por la ayuda
internacional, se habrian muerto.
28. Si te lo pidiera, <Lme prestarfas
dinero?
29. Si se lo preguntas, podria aceptar.
30. Si no fuera por su caridad, nos
habriamos muerto de hambre.
31. Si perdieramos el partido,
entrenariamos mas duro.
32. Si estuviera aquf, quiza nos echaria
una mano.
33. Si estuvieran aquf, podrian
ayudarnos.
34. Si no fuera porque nos ayudaron, nos
habriamos muerto.
35. Si yo fuera mas alto, seria policfa.
36. Si yo tuviera tu altura, jugarfa al
baloncesto.
37. Si hubieran perdidos, estarian mas
tristes.
38. Si no fuera por tu hermano, no
llegariamos a tiempo.
39. La gasolina no serfa tan cara si el
Gobierno redujera los impuestos.
40. Si no pudieramos, no lo hariamos.
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bilingual phrases
conditional type 2 level 4

1. If I were king, you'd be my 21. If you were vegetarians, you

Prime Minister.
z If he were here, he could
help us.
3. I would buy a yacht if I had the
money.
4. I would cut the rope if I had a
knife.
5. I would marry him if I loved him.
6. If you made an effort, you'd
have better marks.
7. If you were to ask her, she
might lend you some money.
8. If I were you, I'd leave him.
9. If they needed money, they'd
ask for it.
10. If you went by train, you'd get
there earlier.
11. If it rained, we'd stay at home.
12. If it weren't for your help, I'd be
homeless.
13. If I were you, I'd marry her.
14. If you looked after it, it would
look better.
15. If I had a knife, I'd spread the
butter.
16. If I liked carrots, I would eat
them.
17. If I could go to Miami, I wouldn't
go to Salou.
18. If I had a garden, I would plant
flowers.
19. If I were a man, I'd be a
policeman.
20. If I parked there, I'd get a fine.
wouldn't eat meat.
22. If I had to go to a wedding, I'd
buy a new dress.
23. They'd sell the house if they
needed money.
24. I'm sure that if you asked her
she'd marry you.
25. If you took a taxi, you'd get
there on time.
26. If I had wings, I'd be able to fly.
27. Were it not for the international
aid, they would have died.
28. Were I to ask you, would you
lend me money?
29. If you were to ask her, she
might accept.
30. If it weren't for his charity, we
would have starved.
31. If we were to lose the match, we
would train harder.
32. If he were here, he might give
us a hand.
33. If they were here, they could
help us.
34. Were it not for the fact that they
helped us, we would have died.
35. If I were taller, I'd be a
policeman.
36. If I were as tall as you are, I'd
play basketball.
37. If they had lost, they'd be
sadder.
38. If it weren't for your brother, we
wouldn't get there in time.
39. Petrol wouldn't be so expensive
if the government were to cut
taxes.
40. If we couldn't, we wouldn't do it.

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conditionals type 3
1. Yo habrfa ido si hubiera podido.
z Si no hubieras cambiado de parecer,
habrfamos sido felices juntos.
3. Podrfas haberla conocido si hubieras
estado aquf.
4. Si no hubiera sido por el mal tiempo,
habnamos llegado a la cima.
5. Si hubiera tenido un cuchillo, habria
esparcido la mantequilla.
6. Habrfa tenido mejor aspecto si lo
hubieras cuidado.
7. Si hubieran actuado antes, la huelga
no habrfa tenido lugar.
a El podria habertelo dicho si hubiera
estado aquf.
9. Si yo hubiera sido el, la habrfa dejado
hace tiempo.
10. Me habria gustado ir en bicicleta si
hubiera podido.
11. Si hubiera querido jugar a las cartas,
habria ido al pub.
12. Habrfamos tenido una buena cosecha
si no hubiera llovido.
13. Si hubieras sido vegetariano, no
habrias comido esa carne.
14. Habria sido mas facil si lo hubieras
sabido hacer.
15. Si nos hubiera gustado la pelicula,
habrfamos ido a verla.
16. Habrfas conseguido un trabajo mejor
si hubieras tenido mejores notas.
17. Si no hubieras tenido un paraguas, te
habrias mojado.
is. La vida habrfa sido mas facil si nos
hubiera tocado la loterfa.
19. Si hubiera tenido tiempo, habria ido
contigo.
20. Los ninos habrfan roto cosas si
hubieran jugado en casa.
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21. Si no hubieramos llevado paraguas,
nos habrfamos mojado.
22. Si nos hubiera tocado la loterfa, nos
habrfamos comprado otra casa.
23. Si no hubiera sido por el frfo,
habrfamos ido a la playa.
24. Si los obreros hubieran hecho huelga,
la produccion se habrfa parado.
25. Si no hubiera sido por su actitud,
habrfamos llegado a un acuerdo.
26. Si hubiera sabido los hechos, podrfa
haberte dicho que hacer.
27. Si hubiera tenido datos de los hechos,
quiza te hubiera dicho que hacer.
28. Si yo hubiera estado aquf, podrfa
haberte defendido.
29. Si hubiera estado aquf, quiza te lo
habrfa dicho.
30. Si hubiera estado aquf, podrfa haber
estado ayudando en la cocina.
31. Si hubiera sido mas alto, habrfa sido
jugadorde baloncesto.
32. Si me lo hubieras dicho, no habrfa
hecho el viaje para nada.
33. Si ella no hubiera cambiado de
parecer, habrfamos salido juntos.
34. Si lo hubiera sabido, te lo habrfa
dicho.
35. Yo habrfa ido contigo si me hubieras
llamado.
36. Si no hubiera sido por el mal tiempo,
habrfamos salido.
37. Si no hubiera sido por la huelga,
habrfamos mandado el pedido.
38. Si no hubiera sido por ti, me habrfa
escapado con ella.
39. Habrfas aprobado el examen si
hubieras querido.
40. Si hubiera tenido un casete, lo habrfa
grabado.
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conditionals type 3
1. I would have gone if I had been
able.
2. If you hadn't changed your mind,
we would have been happy
together.
3. You could have met her if you
had been here.
4. Had it not been for the bad
weather, we would have
reached the top.
5. If I had had a knife, I would
have spread the butter.
6. It would have looked better if
you had looked after it.
7. Had they acted earlier, the strike
wouldn't have taken place.
a He might have told you had he
been here.
9. If I had been him, I would have
left her ages ago.
10. I would have liked to go by
bicycle if I had been able to.
11. If I had wanted to play cards, I
would have gone to the pub.
12. We would have had a good crop
if it hadn't rained.
13. If you had been a vegetarian,
you wouldn't have eaten that
meat.
14. It would have been easier if you
had known how to do it.
15. If we had liked the film, we
would have gone to see it.
16. You would have got a better job
if you had got better marks.
17. If you hadn't had an umbrella,
you would have got wet.
18. Life would have been easier if
we had won the lottery.
19. If I had had time, I would have
gone with you.
20. The children would have broken
things if they had played at home.
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21. If we hadn't carried an umbrella
we would have got wet.
22. If we had won the lottery we
would have bought another
house.
23. If it hadn't been for the cold, we
would have gone to the beach.
24. Had the workers gone on a
strike, the production would
have stopped.
25. Had it not been for his attitude,
we would have reached an
agreement.
26. If I had known the facts, I could
have told you what to do.
27. If I had had the facts, I might
have told you what to do.
28. If I had been here, I could have
defended you.
29. If I had been here, I might have
told you.
30. If I had been here, I could have
been helping in the kitchen.
31. If I had been taller, I would have
been a basketball player.
32. If you had told me, I wouldn't
have made the journey for
nothing.
33. If she hadn't changed her mind,
we would have gone out
together.
34. If I had known it, I would have
told you.
35. I would have gone with you if
you had called me.
36. Had it not been for the bad
weather, we would have gone
out
37. Had it not been for the strike, we
would have sent the order.
38. If it hadn't been for you, I would
have eloped with her.
39. You would have passed your
exam if you had wanted to.
40. If I had had a cassette, I would
have recorded it.
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connectives: comparison
1. Bebe como una esponja.
z Trabaja como un esclavo en esa
fabrica.
3. Cervantes trabajo como esclavo
en Argelia.
4. Uso un atizador de fuego como
arma.
5. Vete andando a la oficina como
nosotros.
6. iPorquenoerescomotu madre?
7. iQue cantidad de plantas! Esto es
comovivirenlaselva.
a Cuanto mas estudias, mas
aprendes.
9. Este es el hombre mas gordo del
pafs.
10. Jim es el mas joven de los
hermanos.
11. No senadar tan bien como tu.
12. Tom no puede saltar tan alto como
su hermano.
13. El tiempo esta enfriando mas de lo
queesperaba.
14. Estos gemelos son como dos gotas
deagua.
is. Los dos hermanos son muy
parecidos.
16. Deberias entrenar todos los dias
como nosotros.
17. dPorquenococinascomoella?
18. Montar a caballo no es tan facil
como montaren moto.
19. Cuanto mas grande sea el sillon,
mas comodo esta re.
20. Se interesa cada vez menos en
matematicas.
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21. Los dfas son cada vez mas frfos.
22. Las cosas se estan encareciendo
cada dia mas.
23. Cuanto mas grande el pecado, mas
grande el castigo.
24. Esta es la peor pelfcula que he visto
jamas.
25. Lorna escribe a maquina la mas
rapida de su clase.
26. Nadie conduce tan rapido como mi
padre.
27. Pocos cocinan tan bien como mi
madre.
28. La lluvia ha parado antes de lo que
yoesperaba.
29. Es diffcil correr tan lento como el.
30. El atleta corrio mas rapido que
nunca.
31. Esta casa es como estar en la
carcel.
32. Haz como tu hermano: estudia mas.
33. dPor que no estudias idiomas como
nosotros?
34. Tueresamabilfsimo.
35. Esto es como vivir en una sauna.
36. Yo no hablo frances tan fluido como
tu.
37. Ellas no bailan tan bien como
vosotras.
38. Pareces una princesa.
39. Haz como ellos: ven mas temprano.
40. Este chico come como una lima.
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connectives: comparison
1..He drinks like a fish.
2. He works like a slave in that
factory.
3. Cervantes worked as a slave in
Algeria.
4. He used a fire poker as a
weapon.
5. Walk to the office as/like we do.
6. Why aren't you like your
mother?
7. What a lot of plants! This is like
living in the jungle.
a The more you study, the more
you learn.
9. This is the fattest man in the
country.
10. Jim is the youngest of the
brothers.
11. I can't swim as well as you
(can).
12. Tom can't jump as high as his
brother.
13. The weather is getting colder
than I expected.
14. These twins are like two peas in
a pod.
15. The two brothers are very much
alike.
16. You should train every day as
we do.
17. Why don't you cook as she does?
18. Riding a horse is not as/so easy
as riding a motorcycle.
19. The bigger the armchair, the
more comfortable I'll be.
20. He is becoming less and less
interested in mathematics.
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21. The days are getting colder and
colder every day.
22. Things are getting more and
more expensive every day.
23. The greater the sin, the greater
the punishment.
24. This is the worst film I have ever
seen.
25. Lorna is the fastest typest in her
class.
26. Nobody drives as fast as my
father.
27. Few people can cook as well as
my mother.
28. The rain has cleared more
quickly than I expected.
29. It's difficult to run as slowly as
he does.
30. The athlete ran faster than ever.
31. This house is like being in prison.
32. Do as your brother does: study
more.
33. Why don't you study languages
like we do?
34. You are most kind.
35. This is like living in a sauna.
36. I can't speak French as fluently
as you (can).
37. They don't dance as well as you
(do).
38. You look like a princess.
39. Do as they do: come earlier.
40. This boy eats like a horse.
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connective relative clauses
1. TomfuealpubconJim, cuya novia
acaba de dejarle.
2. La anciana dijo que era pobre, lo cual
noeraverdad.
3. El perro ladra mucho, lo cual es
enojoso.
4. Su novia salfa con otros, lo que le
enfurecia.
5. El nino comio cantidad de caramelos,
locualleenfermo.
6. El despertador sono a las 5, lo cual le
enojo.
7. Hubo muchos heridos, varies de los
cuales fueron hospitalizados.
a Nos presento a sus hijos, uno de los
cuales se ofrecio a acompanarnos.
9. Tenian muchas ovejas, una de las
cuales fue encontrada muerta.
10. Comfa muchos huevos, lo cual le
produciacolesterol.
11. Pase el azucar a mi madre, quien se
lo paso a mi padre.
12. Se lo pregunte a mi amigo, quien dijo
quenosabianada.
13. Bebia mucha cerveza, lo cual le
engordaba.
14. Dijo que era huerfana, lo cual no era
verdad.
15. La carretera estaba helada, lo cual
hizo peligroso el viaje.
16. Comfa solo cereales, lo cual le
mantenfa en forma.
17. Com pro seis huevos, uno de los
cuales se rompio al caerse la caja.
18. El tenor solto un gallo, lo cual hizo
quetodosserieran.
19. Conocio a varias chicas, una de las
cuales se enamoro de el.
20. No habia puentes, lo cual hacfa el
avancedificil.
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21. Compre una docena de huevos, cinco
de los cuales se rompieron en el
camino.
22. La senora se resbalo en la nieve, lo
que nos hizo reir a todos.
23. Tire el balon a Jim, quien se lo tiro a
Pedro.
24. El muro se cayo sobre los hombres,
algunos de los cuales murieron.
25. La mujer nos dijo que no tenfa
parientes, lo que no era verdad.
26. El viento estuvo aullando toda la
noche, lo que nos mantuvo
despiertos.
27. Se lo dije a mi padre, quien me dijo
que no era asunto suyo.
28. Selocomprea unhombre, que tenfa
un puesto en la calle.
29. Comi mucho chocolate, que me hizo
sentirmemal.
30. Me lo dijo una amiga, que no estaba
equivocada.
31. Dijeron que tenfan hambre, lo cual no
era verdad.
32. Tenia 5 gatos, uno de los cuales fue
atropellado por un coche.
33. Di la nota a mi companero, quien se
la dio al profesor.
34. Hable con mi profesor, quien hablo
con el director.
35. La noche estaba oscura, lo que hizo
imposible el seguir adelante.
36. Estuvieron cantando toda la noche, lo
que no nos dejo dormir.
37. Compre dos lamparas, una de las
cuales se rompio.
38. Bebia mucha leche, lo cual le
engordaba.
39. Compre un ordenador, lo cual me
dejo 1000 libras mas pobre.
40. Conoci a varios chicos, uno de los
cuales me invito a salir.
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connective relative clauses
1. Tom went to the pub with Jim,
whose girlfriend had just left
him.
2. The old woman said she was
poor, which was not true.
3. This dog barks quite a lot, which
is annoying.
4. His girlfriend went out with
others, which made him mad.
5. The child ate a lot of sweets,
which made him sick.
6. The alarm went off at five, which
annoyed him.
7. There were many people
injured, several of whom were
taken to hospital.
a He introduced us to his sons, one
of whom offered to accompany
us.
9. They had many sheep, one of
which was found dead.
10. He ate a lot of eggs, which gave
him high cholesterol
11. I passed the sugar to my mother,
who passed it on to my father.
12. I asked my friend, who said he
didn't know anything.
13. He drank a lot of beer, which
made him fat.
14. She said that she was an orphan,
which was not true.
15. The road was icy, which made
the journey dangerous.
16. He ate only cereals, which kept
him fit.
17. He bought six eggs, one of which
broke as the box fell.
18. The tenor gave out a squawk,
which made everybody laugh.
19. He met several girls, one of
whom fell in love with him.
20. There were no bridges, which
made the advance difficult.
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21. I bought a dozen eggs, five of
which broke on the way.
22. The old woman slipped on the
snow, which made us all laugh.
23. I threw the ball to Jim, who
threw it to Peter.
24. The wall fell on the men, some of
which/whom died.
25. The woman told us that she had
no relatives, which was not true.
26. The wind was howling all night,
which kept us awake.
27. I told my father, who told me it
wasn't his business.
28. I bought it from a man, who had
a stall in the street.
29. I ate a lot of chocolate, which
made me feel sick.
30. I was told by a friend, who was
not wrong.
31. They said that they were hungry,
which was not true.
32. He had five cats, one of which
was run over by a car.
33. I gave the note to my mate, who
gave it to the teacher.
34. I spoke to my teacher, who
spoke to the headmaster.
35. The night was dark, which made
it impossible to go on.
36. They were singing all night,
which didn't let us sleep.
37. I bought two lamps, one of
which broke.
38. He drank a lot of milk, which
made him fat.
39. I bought a computer, which put
me back £1000.
40. I met several boys, one of whom
invited me to go out.
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discourse markers
i. YQue hago?"Para empezar, puedes
hacer las camas/
z De verdad, carino. Este es el peor
cafe que he bebido jamas.
3. No es un buen estudiante; de todas
formas, es un buen chico.
4. YTe divertiste en la fiesta?"Bueno,
en realidad, nofui/
5. Tuve un incidente en el camino; por
lotanto, no pude llegara tiempo.
6. Varies desusamigosvinieron: Frank
y Tony, por ejemplo.
7. Discutieron el future de la companfa,
la tesorena, etc.
a 'Vi a Tom ayer/'d'Ah si? Hablando de
Tom, d'sabes que se va?'
9. Dice que es socialista y, sin embargo,
vive en un palacio.
10. El coche no es muy nuevo; por otro
lado, es barato.
11. Tuvo un accidente, se arruino y,
encima, su mujer le dejo.
12. Todos los chicos van a venir; en
cuanto a Tom, no quiero ni verlo.
13. Tendremos que arreglarnos sin ti; en
otras palabras, estas despedido.
14. Habia algo de whisky, pero era soda
la mayor parte.
15. YQue tal las vacaciones?"Bueno, en
conjunto, estuvieron bien/
16. Por regla general, tomo una cerveza
antes de volver a casa.
17. iOye! Vaya hermana mas guapa que
tienes.
is. <LEs buena pel(cula?'xSi, en realidad,
v
es muy buena/
19. De verdad, Juanito, tus notas podian
habersidomejores.
20. '<LFuisteis?'xNo, en realidad, no
fuimos/
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21. No estas mal..., quiero decir, estas
guapisima.
22. Sabfa que era falso; mas todavia,
sabfa quien lo habfa hecho.
23. Para empezar, esto no debia de estar
aqui.
24. No es muy listo, pero, de todas
formas, es un buen tipo.
25. Es un borracho y tiene mal caracter,
sin embargo; le quiero.
26. En cuanto a las ventas, lo dejo en tus
manos.
27. En cuanto a tu hermano, cuanto
menos le vea, mejor.
28. Con referencia a tu fax, me gustaria
senalarque...
29. Eso, en cuanto a la produccion.
Ahora, en cuanto a las ventas...
30. En primer lugar, es dificil. En segundo
lugar, nomegusta.
31. De la misma manera, podemos
vender esto en tu pafs.
32. No es tonto; por otra parte, es un
chico muy dispuesto.
33. Ellos no lo hicieron. Por lo tanto,
tendre que hacerlo yo.
34. Considerando los resultados pasados,
no es aconsejable.
35. Barre la cocina, para empezar.
36. Es tartamudo y, sin embargo, es el
mejor escritor del pafs.
37. Hablando de mi hermana, d'sabes que
se casa?
38. Aproposito, (iporquenovienescon
nosotros?
39. Aojodebuencubero, creoque
vendimos 10.000 libros.
40. Eso es verdad hasta cierto punto.
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discourse markers
1. 'What shall I do?' To start with,
you can make the beds/
2. Honestly, darling. This is the
worst coffee I have ever had.
3. He is not a good student; all the
same, he is a good boy.
4. 'Did you have a good time at
the party?' 'Well, actually, I
didn't go.'
5. I had an incident on the way;
therefore, I couldn't arrive on
time.
6. Several of his friends came:
Frank and Tony, for instance.
7. They discussed the future of the
firm, the treasury, and so forth.
8. 'I saw Tom yesterday' 'Did you?
Talking about Tom, do you know
he's leaving?'
9. He claims he is a socialist, and
yet he lives in a palace.
10. The car is not very new; on the
other hand it is cheap.
11. He had an accident, he went to
ruin, and on top of that, his wife
left him.
12. All the boys are coming; as for
Tom, I don't want to see him.
13. We'll have to do without you, in
other words, you're fired.
14. There was a little whisky, but it
was mostly soda.
15. 'Nice holiday?' 'Well, on the
whole, not bad at all.'
16. As a rule, I have a beer before
going back home.
17. I say! What a pretty sister
you've got.
18. 'Is it a good film?' 'Yes, as a
matter of fact, it is quite good.'
19. Frankly Johnny, your marks
could have been better.
20. 'Did you go?' 'No, we didn't go,
actually.'
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21. You are not bad ... I mean, you
look beautiful.
22. He knew it was false; moreover,
he knew who had done it.
23. To start with, this shouldn't be
here.
24. He's not very clever, but all the
same, he is a nice chap.
25. He's a drunkard, and has a bad
character; however, I love him.
26. As far as marketing is
concerned, I'll leave it to you.
27. As for your brother, the less I
see of him, the better.
28. With reference to your fax, I'd
like to point out that...
29. That goes for production. Now,
regarding marketing...
30. Firstly, it's very difficult.
Secondly, I don't like it.
31. Similarly, we can sell this in
your country.
32. He's not silly; on the other hand,
he's a very willing boy.
33. They didn't do it. Therefore, I'll
have to do it.
34. In view of past results, it isn't
advisable.
35. To start with, sweep the kitchen.
36. He is a stutterer, and yet he is
the best writer in the country.
37. Talking about my sister, do you
know she is getting married?
38. By the way, why don't you come
with us?
39. Broadly speaking, I think we
sold 10,000 books.
40. That is true to some extent.
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relative clauses: defining
i. La blusa que llevas es identica a la
mfa.
z Me encanta hablar con cualquiera que
tenga personalidad.
3. El hombre que vino a vernos era mi
abuelo.
4. La casa que esta en la esquina tiene
100 anos.
5. El yate que esta anclado en la bahfa
es de mi tio.
6. Cualquier persona que haga eso
deberia estaren la cancel.
7. Tengo un sistema que me ha hecho
ganarmuchodinero.
a La inmigracion es un tema que
levanta muchas emociones.
9. Hay una persona que puede hacer
ese trabajo rapidamente.
10. Me disgustan las personas que hablan
sin parar.
n. El paro es un problema que nos
concierne a todos.
12. Necesitamos a alguien que hable
frances bien.
13. Ese es el hombre a quien yo hable.
14. Esa es la joven con la que me voy a
casar.
15. Ese es el chiste mas gracioso que me
hancontado jamas.
16. Los medicos haran todo lo que
puedan.
17. La primera respuesta que diste fue la
buena.
18. Este es el recuerdo que me trajiste
de Paris.
19. La chica a quien hablaste es mi novia.
20. Las galernas que barrieron el pafs se
han apaciguado.
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21. Estos son los hombres y los carros
que vimos en el camino.
22. Eran los restos de un barco que
llevaba 100 anos en el fondo del mar.
23. Ese es el ordenador que querias
comprar.
24. Una persona que roba cosas es un
ladron.
25. Un ateo es la persona que no cree en
Dios.
26. La vejez es un problema que nos
concierne a todos.
27. Esunlibro que sera muy popular.
28. La biblioteca no tenia el libro que
querfa.
29. dSigue abierta la oferta que hiciste
anoche?
30. Estas son las leyes que deberfan ser
revocadas.
31. Los zapatos que compraste son
demasiado grandes para ti.
32. Las cartas que le escribio le fueron
devueltas sin abrir.
33. Estas son las preguntas que hacen
todos los estudiantes.
34. Este es el hombre cuyo hijo es tan
listo.
35. Esa es la casa cuyo tejado teneis que
arreglar.
36. La excusa que nos dieron era
inaceptable.
37. A los profesores les gustan los
estudiantes que trabajan mucho.
38. Mi padre esun hombre que tiene un
caracter muy fuerte.
39. Ese es el chico con quien recorri toda
Europa.
40. Esa es la chica con la que salgo.
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relative clauses: defining
1. The blouse that/which you are
wearing is identical to mine.
2. I love talking to anyone who/
that has personality.
3. The man who/that came to see
us was my grandfather.
4. The house that/which stands on
the corner is a hundred years
old.
5. The yacht which/that is
anchored in the bay is my
uncle's.
6. Any person who does that should
be in prison.
7. I have a system which/that has
helped me win a lot of money.
a Immigration is an issue which/
that raises strong emotions.
9. There is a person who/that can
do that job quickly.
10. I dislike people who/that talk
incessantly.
11. Unemployment is a problem
that/which concerns us all.
12. We need someone who/that
speaks French fluently.
13. That is the man who/whom/
that I spoke to.
14. That is the girl who/whom/that
I'm going to marry.
15. That is the funniest joke that/
which I have ever been told.
16. The doctors will do all (that)
they can.
17. The first answer (that) you gave
was the good one.
18. This is the souvenir that/which
you brought from Paris.
19. The girl who/whom/that you
spoke to is my girlfriend.
20. The gales that/ which swept
across the country have died
down.
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21. These are the men and the carts
that we saw on the way.
22. It was a wreck that had lain on
the seabed for 100 years.
23. That is the computer that/which
you wanted to buy.
24. A person who steals things is a
thief.
25. An atheist is a person who
doesn't believe in God.
26. Old age is a problem that/which
concerns us all.
27. It's a book that will be very
popular.
28. The library didn't have the book
that/which I wanted.
29. Is the offer that/which you
made last night still open?
30. These are the laws that should
be repealed.
31. The shoes that/which you
bought are too big for you.
32. The letters that/which he wrote
to her were returned unopened.
33. These are the questions that/
which all the students make.
34. This is the man whose son is so
clever.
35. That is the house whose roof you
have to repair.
36. The excuse that/which they
gave us was unacceptable.
37. Teachers like students who/that
work hard.
38. My father is a man who/that has
a very strong character.
39. That is the boy who/whom I
went all over Europe with.
40. That is the girl who/whom I'm
going out with.
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relative clauses: non-defining
i. Hemingway, que murio en los anos
50, venfa a Espafia a menudo.
z Mi padre, que es general, cree en la
disciplina.
3. Su ultima obra, que fue publicada
ayer, tendra mucho exito.
4. Mi vecino, que tiene 80 anos, corre
un maraton todos los anos.
5. Mi tio, que cumplira los 70 manana,
nunca para de trabajar.
6. Tiene un hermano, el cual trabaja en
un banco de Londres.
7. El barco, cuya tripulacion fue
evacuada, esta muy inclinado.
8. Los acantilados de Dover, que son tan
blancos, son muy famosos.
9. La calle Fleet, que esta cerca del
Tamesis, es la calle de los periodicos.
10. Las flores de primavera, que son una
delicia, cubren los campos.
11. Su libro, que es un best-seller, trata
de sus aventuras en Africa.
12. La reunion de anoche, que era sobre
xenofobia, no duro mucho.
13. Los coches, que se inventaron el
siglo pasado, hoy son
imprescindibles.
14. El coche, que robaron anoche, ha
sido encontrado junto al no.
15. Su padre, que tiene 60 anos, le ha
ofrecido una participacion.
16. Ese caballo, que fue entrenado en
Francia, ha ganado la carrera.
17. J. Conrad, que escribio sus libros en
ingles, era polaco.
18. El agua, que es tan necesaria para la
vida, no existe en la Luna.
19. La persona, con quien hablaste por
telefono, es mi tio.
20. El armario, en el que guardamos los
vasos, es una antigiiedad.
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21. El Sr. Ross, con quien mi padre habia
discutido, vino a verme.
22. El viejo Frank, que fue tan bueno
conmigo, acababa de morir.
23. El Hospital de La Maternidad, en el
que estuve, es enorme.
24. Ese chasis, que le da fuerza, esta
construido de acero.
25. Ese libro de los simios, que tanto te
gusta, se vende aquf.
26. El Sr. Smith, que nacio en 1899,
murio ayer.
27. Los socialistas, que ganaron las
ultimas elecciones, van a perder
ahora.
28. Las conversaciones, que empezaron
tan mal, tendran exito.
29. Este sabio, que es tan viejo, ha
inventado muchas cosas.
30. Bernard Shaw, que murio en 1950,
fue un gran escritor.
31. El Sr. Briggs, que es ateo, esta muy
interesado en tus ideas.
32. Tu libro, que es tan diffcil de
encontrar, se ha hecho famoso.
33. El portavoz, que es un hombre
honrado, nos comunico las noticias.
34. Mi abuelo, que tiene 90 anos, tiene
una memoria excelente.
35. Estas pruebas, que parecen tan
tontas, son muy importantes.
36. Este hombre, cuyo future es tan
incierto, me da mucha pena.
37. Mi tutor, con quien hablaste ayer,
quiere verte.
38. Ese barco, cuyo nombre es tan raro,
va a ser botado hoy.
39. El Sr. Brown, cuya mujer murio el ano
pasado, acaba de fallecer.
40. Esta palabra, que no viene en el
diccionario, es la que necesito.
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relative clauses: non-defining
1. Hemingway, who died in the
50s, came to Spain very often.
2. My father, who is a general,
believes in discipline.
3. His latest work, which was
published yesterday, will be
successful.
4. My neighbour, who is 80, runs a
marathon every year.
5. My uncle, who will be 70
tomorrow, never stops working.
6. He has a brother, who works in
a London bank.
7. The ship, whose crew was
evacuated, is keeling over
dangerously.
8. The cliffs of Dover, which are so
white, are very famous.
9. Fleet St, which is near the
Thames, is home to many
newspapers.
10. Spring flowers, which are a
delight, cover the countryside.
11. His book, which is a best-seller,
is about his adventures in Africa.
12. Last night's meeting, which was
about xenophobia, didn't last
long.
13. Cars, which were invented last
century/ are nowadays
indispensable.
14. The car, which was stolen last
night, has been found by the
river.
15. His father, who is 60, has
offered him a partnership.
16. That horse, which was trained in
France, has won the race.
17. J. Conrad, who wrote his books
in English, was Polish.
18. Water, which is so necessary for
life, doesn't exist on the moon.
19. The person, whom you talked to
on the phone, is my uncle.
20. This cupboard, in which we keep
the glasses, is an antique.
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21. Mr Ross, with whom my father
had argued, came to see me.
22. Old Frank, who was so good to
me, had just died.
23. The Maternity Hospital, which I
was in, was enormous.
24. That chassis, which gives it
strength, is made of steel.
25. That book of the apes, which you
like so much, is sold here.
26. Mr Smith, who was born in
1899, died yesterday.
27. The socialists, who won the last
elections, are going to lose now.
28. The talks, which began so badly,
will be successful.
29. This scientist, who is so old, has
invented many things.
30. Bernard Shaw, who died in
1950, was a great writer.
31. Mr Briggs, who is an atheist, is
very interested in your ideas.
32. Your book, which is so difficult
to find, has become famous.
33. The speaker, who is an honest
man, gave us the news.
34. My grandfather, who is 90, has
an excellent memory.
35. These tests, which look so silly,
are very important.
36. This man, whose future is so
uncertain, makes me feel sorry
for him.
37. My tutor, whom you talked to
yesterday, wants to see you.
38. That ship, whose name is so
strange, is going to be launched
today.
39. Mr Brown, whose wife died last
year, has just passed away.
40. This word, which doesn't come
in the dictionary/ is the one I
need.
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future tense: contrasts
1. Tengo que verle manana.
z El soldado tiene que presentarse a
las cinco.
3. Tenemos que darselo esta noche.
4. Los chicos tienen que reunirse a las
ocho.
5. Me imagine que cambiaras de
pareceral final.
6. Estoy seguro de que Lucy
conseguira el trabajo.
7. He quedado con el a primera hora
de la manana.
a dVamos a nadar, chicos?
9. Pronto estare buscando un trabajo
nuevo.
10. A las cinco estare esperando tu
llamada.
11. Cuando vengas, estare haciendo las
compras.
12. He quedado en hablarconel porla
manana.
13. Estaremos trabajando en el mismo
departamento.
14. <LTe traigo el paraguas, mama?
is. Yo creo que Liverpool ganara la
liga.
16. Te lo prometo. Me ocupare de esto
manana.
17. Mira el calendario. Veras que
manana nos toca trabajar.
is. La recepcion tendra lugar en el
Hotel Hilton.
19. Creo que nos toca pagar esta
factura el dia 12.
20. Esta factura no es correcta. iNo la
pagare!
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21. dQuieres sostenerme esto, por
favor?
22. <LTe abro la puerta, mama?
23. Lamentaras lo que hiciste.
24. Quiza ella cambie de parecer.
25. Quiza vayamos el lunes.
26. Quiza esta Have abra la puerta.
27. No hare la cocina manana, te lo
aseguro.
28. No me toca hacer la cocina manana.
29. Quiza puedas decfrmelo manana.
30. Espero que tu padre llegue a
tiempo.
31. Dudoqueganenel partido.
32. dVamos al nuevo Centro Comercial?
33. Creo que nos toca jugar por la
manana.
34. He quedado en verle mas tarde.
35. Quiza leveasenel pub.
36. Hemos quedado en ver la pelfcula
manana.
37. Me temo que no pueda/podre venir.
38. Quiza podamos ir juntos.
39. Dudoquevenga.
40. No dudo que lo hagas.
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future tense: contrasts
1. I am/ have to see him
tomorrow.
2. The soldier is/has to report at
five.
3. We are/have to give it to him
tonight.
4. The boys are/ have to meet at
eight.
5. I suppose you will change your
mind in the end.
6. I am sure Lucy will get the job.
7. I am seeing him first thing in the
morning.
a Shall we go for a swim, boys?
9. I'll soon be looking for a new
job.
10. I'll be waiting for your call at
five.
11. I'll be doing the shopping when
you come.
12. I'll be speaking to him in the
morning.
13. We'll be working in the same
department.
14. Shall I get your umbrella, Mum?
15. I think Liverpool will win the
league.
16. I promise you. I'll see to this
tomorrow.
17. Look at the calendar. You'll see
that we are working tomorrow.
18. The reception will take place at
the Hilton Hotel.
19. I think we'll be paying this bill
on the 12th.
20. This invoice is not correct. I
won't pay it!
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21. Will you hold this for me,
please?
22. Shall I open the door for you,
Mum?
23. You'll regret what you did.
24. Perhaps she will/She may
change her mind.
25. Perhaps we'll/ We may go on
Monday.
26. Perhaps this key will/This key
may open the door.
27. I won't do the cooking
tomorrow, I assure you.
28. I won't be doing the cooking
tomorrow./ It's not my turn to
do the cooking tomorrow.
29. Perhaps you'll/You may be able
to tell me tomorrow.
30. I hope you father will come in
time.
31. I doubt that they will win the
match.
32. Shall we go to the new Shopping
Centre?
33. I think we'll be playing in the
morning.
34. I am meeting him later.
35. Perhaps you will/You may see
him in the pub.
36. We'll be seeing the film
tomorrow.
37. I'm afraid I won't be able to
come.
38. Perhaps we'll/ We may be able
to go together.
39. I doubt whether he'll come.
40. I don't doubt that you will do it.
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future tense: contrasts (cont.)
1, Sus inventos estaban destinados a
cambiara la humanidad.
z El tren tiene su salida a las cinco.
3. Me temo que esta noche va a Hover.
4. Voy a practicar el piano un rato.
5. El avion tenia su llegada a las
cuatro.
6. Tienes que entregar las flores esta
noche.
7. No debes decfrselo a nadie.
a Estas pildoras son para tomar tres
vecesaldfa.
9. Estamos perdidos. Me parare a
preguntarelcamino.
10. Esta noche vendre tarde a casa.
11. Estaremos todos muertos para el
ano2100.
12. Creo que tenemos pinchazo. Parare
el coche a ver.
13. dTienes un pinchazo? Te ayudare a
cambiarla rueda.
14. Va a ser medico cuando sea mayor.
15. Creo que estais a punto de recibir
una sorpresa.
16. Tienes que estar en la oficina del Sr.
Smith a las 4 en punto.
17. Los Sres. Brown estan a punto de
salir.
18. Hay alguien en la puerta. Ire a ver
quienes.
19. Poco suponiamos que nos ibamos a
encontrarotravez.
20. Voy a ponerme algo mas comodo.
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21. La Sra. Green estaba a punto de
tenerunbebe.
22. No debes decirlenada.
23. Debes entregar esta carta en
persona.
24. Hoy voy a comer con mi jefe.
25. Pronto llevare 20 anos trabajando
para esa compafiia.
26. Me imagine que habranterminado
para manana.
27. Estan a punto dedarlospremios.
28. Estaba a punto de terminarlo.
29. Poco nos imaginabamos lo que
iba a pasar.
30. Me temo que se van a divorciar.
31. Debes terminar este trabajo para
manana.
32. Iban a casarse en noviembre.
33. Me imagine que habran terminado
para el domingo.
34. El Primer Ministro se encontrara con
el Presidenteen junio.
35. Trabajo hasta tarde esta noche.
36. Debo encontrarme con el esta
noche a las nueve.
37. Debes presentarte ante el capitan a
las ocho.
38. La salida del autobus es a las
cuatro.
39. Pronto sera nuestro cuarto
aniversario.
40. Pronto llevaremos 20 anos
casados.
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future tense: contrasts (cont.)
1. His inventions were to change
humanity.
2. The train is due to leave at five.
3. I'm afraid that it's going to rain
tonight.
4. I'm going to practise the piano
for a while.
5. The plane was due at four.
6. You are to deliver the flowers
tonight.
7. You are not to tell anybody.
a These pills are to be taken three
times a day.
9. We are lost. I'll stop to ask the
way.
10. I'm coming home late tonight.
11. We'll all be dead by the year
2100.
12. I think we have a puncture. I'll
stop the car and see.
13. Have you got a puncture? I'll
help you to change the tyre.
14. He is going to be a doctor when
he grows up.
15.I think you're about to get a
surprise.
16. You are to be at Mr. Smith's
office at four sharp.
17. Mr and Mrs Brown are about to
leave.
18. There is somebody at the door.
I'll go and see who it is.
19. Little did we know that we were
to meet again.
20. I'm going to change into
something more comfortable.
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21. Mrs Green was about to have a
baby.
22. You are not to tell him anything.
23. You are to deliver this letter in
person.
24. I'm having lunch with my boss
today.
25. I'll soon have been working for
20 years for/in that company.
26. I suppose they'll have finished
by tomorrow.
27. They are just about to give out
the prizes.
28. He was about to finish it.
29. Little did we suspect what was
going to happen.
30. They are going to get divorced
I'm afraid.
31. You are to finish this job by
tomorrow.
32. They were to get married in
November.
33. I suppose they'll have finished
by Sunday.
34. The Prime Minister is to meet the
President in June.
35. I'm working late tonight.
36. I am to meet him tonight at nine.
37. You are to report to the captain
at eight.
38. The coach is due to leave at four.
39. It will soon be our fourth
anniversary.
40. Soon we'll have been married
for 20 years.
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gerunds after for, and certain verbs
i. Esta es una herramienta para abrir
botesde conserve.
z Esta herramienta se usa para hacer
agujeros.
3. Este es un cuchillo para trinchar la
came.
4. No puedo aguantarque no te escriba.
5. No entiendo que Susan le deje.
6. No me hacen gracia tus burlas.
7. No puedo evitar que el gaste su
dinero.
a Esto es un aparato para abrir
botellas.
9. Esto es una caja para guardar
casetes.
10. Detesto que hables asi.
11. Se arriesgan a tener un accidente
en el camino.
12. Imagfnate no tener nada que hacer
entodoeldfa.
13. Estan considerando tirar todo el
edificio.
14. Admito que vengo tarde de noche.
is. Detesto hablar en publico.
16. No entiendo que vengais tan tarde.
17. Sugiero ir temprano por la manana.
18. Eso significa levantarse muy
temprano.
19. No quiero ofrte decir eso otra vez.
20. Me disgusta responder a preguntas
tontas.
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21. No puedo aguantar que me
hable asf.
22. Ellanopuedeolvidarqueyola
dejara.
23. La hierba necesita que la corten.
24. Esos ninos necesitan que les animen.
25. Este coche necesita que lo revisen.
26. No me gusta que gasten tanto dinero.
27. No me importa que saigas con ella.
28. Toda la casa necesita que la pinten.
29. No le puedo impedir que haga eso.
30. No puedo evitar el refrme cuando
le veo.
31. No puedes arriesgarte a llegartarde.
32. A menudo vamos a esquiar en
invierno.
33. A veces vamos a pescar los
domingos.
34. Nunca vamos a escalar.
35. Miamigoavecesvaamontara
caballo.
36. Lamento haber dicho eso.
37. Odio que los ninos digan esas cosas.
38. No merece la pena venir tan
temprano.
39. Es un edificio para degollar animales.
40. i Imagfnate no tener entradas para el
concierto!
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1. This is a tool for opening cans/
tins.
2. This tool is used for making/
cutting holes.
3. This is a knife for carving meat.
4. I can't bear his/him not writing
to you.
5. I don't understand Susan/
Susan's leaving him.
6. I don't enjoy your teasing.
7. I can't stop/prevent him from
spending his money.
a This is a gadget for opening
bottles.
9. This is a case for keeping
cassettes.
10. I detest your speaking like this.
11. They risk having an accident on
the way.
12. Imagine not having anything to
do all day.
13. They contemplate pulling the
whole building down.
14. I admit arriving late at night.
15. I detest speaking in public.
16. I can't understand your coming
so late.
17. I suggest going early in the
morning.
18. That means getting up very
early.
19. I don't want to hear you say that
again.
20. I dislike answering silly
questions.
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21. I can't stand his speaking to me
like this.
22. She can't forget my leaving her.
23. The grass needs cutting.
24. Those boys need encouraging.
25. This car needs servicing.
26. I dislike them spending so much
money.
27. I don't mind you/your going
out with her.
28. The whole house needs painting.
29. I can't prevent him from doing
that.
30. I can't help laughing when I see
him.
31. You can't risk getting there late.
32. We often go skiing in winter.
33. Sometimes we go fishing on
Sundays.
34. We never go climbing.
35. My friend sometimes goes horse
riding.
36. I regret having said that.
37. I hate the children saying those
things.
38. It is not worth coming so early.
39. It is a building for slaughtering
animals.
40. Imagine not having tickets for
the concert!
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frases bilingues
verbs followed by gerund or infinitive nivel B

i. Empezamosacantar. 21. Acuerdate de darme un toque de

z Prueba con un par de aspirinas.
3. A muchos escritores les gusta
escribir por la manana.
4. Me gustaria verte pronto.
5. Megusta lavarla vajilla porla
manana.
6. Trata de veneer tus miedos.
7. Meopongoafumaren publico.
8. Dice que le encantarfa aceptar la
invitadon.
9. Odiolavarlosplatos.
telefono.
22. Me acuerdo de caerme a un no
hace muchos anos.
23. No me he olvidado de cuando la
conoci.
24. Se abre la puerta girando la Have
en la cerradura.
25. A Cervantes le gustaba escribir de
noche.
26. No quisiera que pensaras que me
he olvidado deti.
27. Arreglaremostodo hablandole.
28. Se fue sin decir palabra.
29. Le castigaron por hablar en clase.

10. Es muy buenojugando al futbol. 30. Tiene miedo de hablar alto.

31. Siento interrumpirlo.
11. Estaba muy apenado por haber
32. Estamos todos a favor de ir de
perdido su perro.
vacaciones juntos.
12. Tengomiedodeperderla. 33. No estoy muy contenta de todo este
asunto.
13. Pido excusas por ser brusco
contigo. 34. Lamento informarle de que su hijo
ha muerto.
14. Acuerdate de decirle que eche la 35. Acuerdate de echar estas cartas,
carta. (Lquieres?
15. Esta interesado en trabajar para 36. Me opongo a que la gente entre en
nosotros. mi despacho asf.
37. <LPor que no pagas, en vez de armar
16. Se fue de la tienda sin pagar. taljaleo?
17. Aprenderas mucho sobre la pesca 38. Sigue andando sin volver la cabeza.
con tu abuelo. 39. Me excuse por no haber venido a
tiempo.
18. Me encantarfa salir contigo.
40. Es muy aficionada a tocar buena
19. Me gusta hacer las camas a primera musica.
hora.
20. Es muy bueno tocando el piano.

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verbs followed by gerund or infinitive
1. We started to sing/singing.
2. Try taking a couple of aspirins.
3. Many writers like writing/to
write in the morning.
4. I'd like to see you soon.
5. I like to do the washing-up in the
morning.
6. Try to overcome your fears.
7. I object to smoking in public.
a He says he'd love to accept the
invitation.
9. I hate doing the washing-up.
10. He is very good at playing
football.
11. He was very sorry at having lost
his dog.
12. l am afraid of losing her.
13. I apologize for being rude to
you.
14. Remember to tell him to post the
letter.
15. He is interested in working for
us.
16. He left the shop without paying.
17. You'll learn a lot about fishing
with your grandfather.
18. I'd love to go out with you.
19. I like making the beds first thing
in the morning.
20. He is very good at playing the
piano.
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21. Remember to give me a ring.
22. I remember falling into a river
many years ago.
23. I haven't forgotten meeting her.
24. You open the door by turning the
key in the lock.
25. Cervantes liked to write/writing
at night.
26. I wouldn't like you to think I've
forgotten you.
27. We'll settle everything by
speaking to him.
28. He left without saying a word.
29. He was punished for speaking in
class.
30. He is afraid of speaking aloud.
31. I am sorry for interrupting you.
32. We are all for going on holiday
together.
33. I am not very happy about the
whole affair.
34. I am sorry to inform you that
your son has died.
35. Remember to post these letters,
will you?
36. I object to people entering my
office Iike that.
37. Why don't you pay instead of
making such a fuss?
38. Go on walking without turning
your head.
39. I apologize for not having come
in time.
40. She is very fond of playing good
music.
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infinitives: after certain verbs
i. No me llega para comprar un coche
todos los ahos.
z Averigua como abrir la caja fuerte.
3. Por fin decidf hacerlo. Lo haria el
lunes.
4. Me mostro como apretar el boton.
5. Se supone que conoces las leyes de
este pa is.
6. Secreequeel esel mejorjugador.
7. No podia pensar que decir.
a Ellamedijoquemequedara.
9. Yo ledijeque nofumara.
10. Ella aprendio a hacer pastel de
chocolate.
11. Descubrimos como hacer salchichas
baratas.
12. Nice que me devolviera el dinero.
13. No quiero que te vayas.
14. Esperollegaralli atiempo.
is. No permiten que la gente fume en
laoficina.
16. Sucede que conozco a este hombre.
Esamigomfo.
17. Espero que me obedezcan
inmediatamente.
18. Me encantarfa ir a pasear contigo
porelcampo.
19. Yo estaba mirando por la ventana
porcasualidad.
20. Ese hombre parece estar
siguiendonos.
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21. No me llega para comprar gasolina.
22. Le avise que no lo hiciera.
23. Me hizo lavarme la cara.
24. Les dije que no hideran eso.
25. Esperan que les visite cada vez
que voy a Madrid.
26. No consiguio llegar a tiempo.
27. No quiero molestarte con mis
problemas.
28. Le of abrir la puerta.
29. Le observe entrar en el pub y pedir
unacerveza.
30. Les pidio que se callaran.
31. Me gustarfa que vinieras conmigo.
32. Me pregunto como entrar.
33. Me olvide de desenchufarlo.
34. Me acorde de cerrar las ventanas
antes de salir.
35. No me gustarfa que te hicieran eso.
36. Dejan a los nines estar levantados
hasta muy tarde.
37. No permitire que hagas eso.
38. Les aconseje que no lo hicieran.
39. Ella me oyo entrar.
40. Esa mujer parece estar llorando.
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infinitives: after certain verbs
1. I can't afford to buy a car every
year.
2. Find out how to open the safe.
3. At last I decided to do it. I'd do it
on Monday.
4. He showed me how to press the
button.
5. You are supposed to know the
laws of this country.
6. He is thought to be the best
player.
7. I couldn't think of what to say.
8. She told me to stay.
9. I told him not to smoke.
10. She learnt to make chocolate
cake.
11. We discovered how to make
cheap sausages.
12. I made him give me the money
back.
13. I don't want you to go.
14. I hope to get there in time.
15. They don't allow people to
smoke in the office.
16. I happen to know this man.
He is a friend of mine.
17. I expect them to obey me at
once.
18. I'd love to go for a walk with
you in the country.
19. I happened to be looking out of
the window.
20. That man seems to be following
us.
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21. I can't afford to buy petrol.
22. I warned him not to do it.
23. She made me wash my face.
24. I told them not to do that.
25. They expect me to visit them
every time I go to Madrid.
26. She failed to arrive on time.
27. I don't want to bother you with
my problems.
28. I heard him open the door.
29. I watched him go into the pub
and ask for a beer.
30. She asked them to keep quiet.
31. I should like you to come with
me.
32. I wonder how to get in.
33. I forgot to switch it off.
34. I remembered to close the
windows before going out.
35. I wouldn't like them to do that
to you.
36. They let their children stay up
very late.
37. I won't allow you to do that.
38. I advised them not to do it.
39. She heard me come in.
40. That woman seems to be crying.
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inversion of the verb after certain adverbs
1. No me di cuenta de que mayor era
hasta que le conocf.
2. Solo recientemente descubri la
verdad.
3. Ahfviene Pedro.
4. No tenfa dinero ni sabia donde
conseguirlo.
5. No me di cuenta de lo enfermo que
estaba hasta que le visite.
6. Tan suspicaz se volvio que no se
fiaba de nadie.
7. Solo gritando se pudo hacer entender.
a No solo me llamo el jueves, sino
tambien el sabado.
9. Nunca mas se deberia permitir que
ocurriera tal situacion.
10. Casi nunca consiguieron reunirse sin
servistos.
11. Apenas habia terminado de comer, ya
tenfa hambre de nuevo.
12. Nunca le habian pedido que hiciera tal
trabajo.
13. No habra paz hasta que ambos lados
acepten el tratado.
14. Este enchufe no debe ser tocado bajo
ningun concepto.
is. Solo cuando amenazaron con
matarlos, cambio de rumbo.
16. Hasta entonces no se dio cuenta de
que habia perdido la cartera.
17. En ningun sitio del mundo
encontraras tanta aristocracia.
18. Raramente he visto tanto interes por
la situacion del pafs.
19. No solo roban, sino que tambien
destrozan todo.
20. El humo era tan denso que no
podiamos respirar.
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21. No se conocio la verdad hasta
muchos anos mas tarde.
22. No dudarfa de tu honradez ni por un
momento.
23. Poco se imaginaban los ladrones que
lapolicialesrodeaba.
24. Apenas hubo colgado, cuando sono el
telefono otra vez.
25. No solo querfa mejores condiciones,
sino que tambien queria mas dinero.
26. Bajo ningun concepto debe volver al
trabajo hasta recuperarse.
27. Ni por un momento dudaria yo de su
integridad.
28. Tanto miedo tenia de suspender que
copioelexamen.
29. Nunca antes le habian convencido.
30. Solo se han tornado estas
precauciones en una ocasion anterior.
31. Me lo menciono solo aver
32. Solo en una o dos ocasiones se han
visto patos salvajes aqui.
33. La policia admitio que rara vez habfan
tenido un caso asi.
34. Hace solo unas decadas que oimos
hablar por primera vez del SIDA.
35. La situacion era tan desesperada que
no tenian esperanzas.
36. Hasta tal punto difenan, que se
rompieron las negociaciones.
37. Solo despues de una gran discusion
aceptaron el tratado.
38. No solo le dio las gracias, sino que le
recompense.
39. En ningun sitio del mundo
encontraras gente parecida.
40. Tan complicado era el problema que
solo Pedro lo resolvio.
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1. Not until I met him did I realize
how old he was.
2. Only recently did I discover the
truth.
3. Here comes Peter.
4. I had no money, nor did I know
where I could get it.
5. Not until I visited him did I
realize how ill he was.
6. So suspicious did she become
that she trusted no one.
7. Only by shouting was he able to
make himself understood.
8. Not only did he ring me up on
Thursday, but also on Saturday.
9. Never again should such a
situation be allowed to happen.
10. Hardly ever did they manage to
meet unobserved.
11. Hardly had he finished his meal
when he was hungry again.
12. Never before had he been asked
to do such a job.
13. Not until both sides accept the
treaty will there be peace.
14. On no account must this plug be
touched.
15. Only when they threatened to
kill them did he change course.
16. Not until then did he realize that
he had lost his wallet.
17. Nowhere in the world will you
find such a lot of aristocracy.
18.Rarely have I seen so much
interest in the state of the
country.
19. Not only do they steal, but they
also smash everything.
20. So dense was the smoke that we
couldn't breathe.
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21. Not until many years later did the
truth become known.
22. Not for a moment would I doubt
your honesty.
23. Little did the thieves imagine that
the police had surrounded them.
24. No sooner had he put down the
receiver than the phone rang
again.
25. Not only did he want better
conditions, but he also wanted
more money.
26. On no account must he go back to
work before he has recovered.
27. Not for a moment would I doubt
his integrity.
28. Such was his fear of failing that
he cheated in the exam.
29. Never before had they convinced
him.
30. On only one previous occasion
have these precautions been
taken.
31. Only yesterday did he mention it
tome.
32. Only on one or two occasions
have wild duck been seen here.
33. Seldom had they dealt with such
a case, the police admitted.
34. Only a few decades ago did we
hear about AIDS for the first time.
35. So difficult was the situation that
they didn't have any hope.
36. To such an extent did they differ
that the talks broke down.
37. Only after a great deal of
discussion did they accept the
treaty.
38. Not only did he thank him, but he
also rewarded him.
39. Nowhere in the world will you
find similar people.
40. So complicated was the problem
that only Peter solved it.
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modal verbs: revision
Debe de haber estado dormido
cuando se pego contra el arbol.
Podrfa haberme dado el dinero si
hubiera querido.
Ha hecho todo lo contrario. No puede
haberme entendido.
Podrfa ser una averfa electrica.
Alguien puede haber dejado caer un
cigarrillo.
El incendio podrfa haber empezado
en el atico.
Debo de haberme olvidado de
apagarla.
Ella podrfa haber ido a las tiendas.
9. Quizanolosepa.
10. Puede que se haya ido al cine.
11. No puede haber estado escuchando.
12. No podia ser el. Esta fuera.
13. No tienes por que venir esta noche.
14. Deberias haber ido esta manana.
15. dPodrfa usted decirme donde le
puedo encontrar?
16. Puede que este jugando al tenis.
17. Ella debe de haber estado dormida.
18. No me dio dinero, pero podia
haberme dado algo.
19. No tiene dinero, pero puede
conseguirlo.
20. No quiere hablar conmigo, pero
podrfa hablar contigo.
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21. Deben de habernos estado
escuchando.
22. No podia estar escuchando, estaba
con los auriculares.
23. Deberfan haber estado aquf ya.
24. (LPodria hacer una sugerencia?
25. Las pastil las pod nan haberle curado
si las hubiera tornado.
26. Puede que esta medicina te cure.
27. Puede que ese sea nuestro taxi.
28. Tom pregunto quien podrfa ser esa
mujer.
29. Esto puede que sea de tu primo.
30. iBill? Imposible. No puede ser Bill.
Esta en Nueva York.
31. dPodrfa concertar otra entrevista con
el director?
32. Ella podrfa haberse olvidado de
decfrtelo.
33. Puede que haya perdido la Have.
34. iPuedo sentarme?
35. Puede usted entrar si lo desea.
36. Ese podria ser nuestro taxi, pero lo
dudo.
37. Podria haber perdido sus Haves.
38. Murio para que otros pudieran vivir.
39. dQue edad puede tener Margaret?
40. Que seais los dos muy felices.
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1. He must have been asleep when
he bumped into the tree.
2. He could have given me the
money if he had wanted.
3. He has done the opposite. He
can't have understood me.
4. It could be an electrical fault.
5. Someone may have dropped a
cigarette.
6. The fire might have started in
the attic.
7. I must have forgotten to switch
it off.
a She might have gone to the
shops.
9. He may not know about it.
10. He may have gone to the
cinema.
11. He can't have been listening.
12. It couldn't be him. He is not
here.
13. You needn't come tonight.
14. You should have gone this
morning.
15.Could you tell me where I can
find him?
16. He may be playing tennis.
17. She must have been asleep.
18. He didn't give meany money,
but he could havegiven me
some.
19. He hasn't got any money, but he
can get it.
20. He doesn't want to speak to me,
but he could speak to you.
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21. They must have been listening
to us.
22. She couldn't be listening; she's
wearing headphones.
23. They should have been here
already.
24. Might I make a suggestion?
25. The pills might have cured him
if he had taken them.
26. This medicine may cure you.
27. That might be our taxi.
28. Tom asked who that woman
might be.
29. This may be your cousin's.
30. Bill? Impossible. It can't be Bill.
He is in New York.
31. Could I arrange another
meeting with the manager?
32. She might have forgotten to
tell you.
33. He might have lost his key.
34. May I sit down?
35. You may come in if you wish.
36. That could/might be our taxi,
but I doubt it.
37. He might have lost his keys.
38. He died so that others might
live.
39. How old could/might Margaret
be?
40. May you both be very happy.
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the one who/that/which - the one with
1. Esebarcoeselquesehundioen la
bahia.
2. Este es el chico que gano la
carrera.
3. Este es el tesoro que estuvo
perdidotantoanos.
4. '<LQue villa quieres?"La que tiene
piscina/
5. Este hombre es el que dio la
conferenda.
6. YQue coche compramos?"EI que
tiene luces centelleantes/
7. Esta es la conferencia en la que
estoy interesado.
x
a iQue gatito te gusta?"EI que tiene
la cabeza negra/
9. Esta rama es la que hay que cortar.
10. YQue cuadro prefieres?"EI que
tiene el marco dorado.'
11. Esos arboles son los que tienen que
serplantados.
12. Este hombre es el que vimosayer.
13. Esta ventana es la que tienes que
pintar.
14. Esta baterfa es la que tienes que
cambiar.
15. Esta camisa es la que tienes que
la van
16. Estos cuadros son los que robaron
del museo.
17. Esta gente es la que quiere emigrar.
18. Eseordenadoreselquevendentan
barato.
19. Este banco es en el que viajamos.
20. Esa casa es en la que vivieron tus
abuelos.
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21. Estos jugadores son los que ganaron
el partido.
22. '(iCual es tu hermano?"EI del pelo
corto/
23. Esos libros son los que yo querfa
comprar.
24. La chica rubia es la que dijo eso.
25. Esa teja es la que se cayo de tu
tejado.
26. YCual es tu novio?"EI del pelo largo/
27. Estos chicos son los que nos indicaron
el camino.
28. Ella es a quien di el paquete.
29. Este caballo es el que gano el Grand
National.
30. Estas casas son las que nos gustan.
31. Esos ninos son los que vinieron
cantando.
32. Estas canciones son las que
cantabamos.
33. Estos arboles son los que cortaron.
34. Este libroes el que acabode leer.
35. Ese artista es el que ha pintado el
cuadro.
36. Esamujereslaqueacabadedara
luz.
37. Mi tio es el del bigote.
38. Estas antiguedades son las que
alcanzaron un precio tan alto.
39. Este hombre es el que me dio el
paquete.
40. Estos gamberros son los que
rompieron el escaparate.
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the one who/that/which - the one with
1. That ship is the one that/ which
sunk in the bay.
2. This is the boy that/ who won
the race.
3. This is the treasure that/ which
was lost for so many years.
4. 'Which villa do you want?' 'The
one with the swimming pool/
5. This man is the one who/that
gave the lecture.
6. 'Which car shall we buy?' 'The
one with the flashing lights/
7. This is the lecture that/which I
am interested in.
a 'Which kitten do you like?' The
one with the black head/
9. This branch is the one that/
which has to be cut off.
10. 'Which picture do you prefer?'
'The one with the golden frame/
11. Those trees are the ones that/
which have to be planted.
12. This man is the one who/
whom/that we saw yesterday.
13. This window is the one that/
which you have to paint.
14. This battery is the one that/
which you have to change.
15. This shirt is the one that/ which
you have to wash.
16. These pictures are the ones
that/which were stolen from the
museum.
17. These people are the ones that/
who want to emigrate.
18. That computer is the one which/
that they sell so cheap.
19. This ship is the one that/which
we travelled in.
20. That house is the one that/
which your grandparents lived in.
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21. These players are the ones that/
who won the match.
22. 'Which one is your brother?' 'The
one with short hair/
23. Those books are the ones that/
which I wanted to buy.
24. The girl with blond hair is the
one who/that said that.
25. That tile is the one that/which
fell from your roof.
26. 'Which one is your boyfriend?'
'The one with long hair .
27. These boys are the ones who/
that showed us the way.
28. She is the one whom/who/that
I gave the packet to.
29. This horse is the one that/ which
won the Grand National.
30. These houses are the ones that/
which we like.
31. Those children are the ones
that/who came singing.
32. These songs are the ones that/
which we sang.
33. These trees are the ones that/
which they cut.
34. This book is the one that/ which
I have just read.
35. That artist is the one who/that
has painted the picture.
36. That woman is the one who/that
has just had a baby.
37. My uncle is the one with the/a
moustache.
38. These antiques are the ones
that/which fetched such a high
price.
39. This man is the one who/that
gave me the packet.
40. These hooligans are the ones
who/that broke the shop
window.
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 once, now that, when, first time, ever, never
+ present perfect
1. Una vez que has visto un tigre, los
has visto todos.
z dHas estado alguna vez en Paris?
3. No he estado nunca en Sudamerica.
4. Te sentiras mejor cuando hayas
confesado tus culpas.
5. Ahora que has tenido exito en la vida,
<ite sientes mejor?
6. dHas comido langosta alguna vez?
7. Una vez que toma una decision, nada
le hace cambiar de parecer.
a Ahora que tenemos coche, podemos
irnos de vacaciones.
9. Cuando terminesdedardemamaral
bebe, tienes que banarle.
10. Una vez hayas cruzado esa ifnea, no
hay vuelta atras.
11. Hablare contigo cuando haya
terminado con el.
12. Ahora que has terminado tu libra,
vamos de vacaciones.
13. Cuando terminen de pintar en un lado
tienen, que empezaren el otro.
14. dHas estado en un safari alguna vez?
is. Una vez hayas terminado tus
estudios, tendras que trabajar.
16. Esta es la primera vez que bebo
whisky.
17. Esta es la cuarta vez que se enamora
este afio.
is. No he hablado nunca con el
presidente.
19. Una vez hayamos pintado la
habitacion, podemos trasladarnos.
20. Ahora que lo has terminado, destas
contento?
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21. Ahora que eres mayor, dvas a
casarte?
22. Cuando le has hablado un par de
veces, te acostumbras a el.
23. Esta es la primera vez que me siento
relajado desde hace meses.
24. dHas estado alguna vez enamorado?
25. Una vez que has visto un ordenador,
los has visto todos.
26. Es la tercera vez que dices eso.
27. Ahora que hemos pagado todas las
deudas, podemos comprarnos coche.
28. Una vez que te has tirado en
paracafdas, pierdes el miedo.
29. Ahora que el tiempo ha cambiado,
podemos irnos.
30. Cuando has trabajado duro toda tu
vida, mereces un descanso.
31. <LHas estado alguna vez en una
situacion tan embarazosa?
32. Es la cuarta vez que telodigo.
33. Una vez que firmas un contrato,
tienes que cumplirlo.
34. Ahora que tenemos un yate,
podemos ir a navegar.
35. Cuando hayas terminado de hablar,
ven a verme.
36. Una vez hayas cruzado la frontera,
no puedes volver.
37. Esta es la decima vez que lo intento.
38. No he estado nunca en Egipto.
39. Cuando hayas acabado de lavar los
platos, barrelacocina.
40. Una vez que lo has dado, no puedes
pedirlode vuelta.
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 once, now that, when, first time, ever, never
+ present perfect
1. Once you have seen one tiger,
you have seen them all.
2. Have you ever been to Paris?
3. I have never been to South
America.
4. You'll feel better when you have
confessed your guilt.
5. Now that you have succeeded in
life, do you feel better?
6. Have you ever eaten lobster?
7. Once he has made up his mind,
nothing makes him change it.
a Now that we have a car, we can
go on holiday.
9. When you finish feeding the
baby, you have to bath him.
10. Once you have crossed that line,
there is no return.
11. I'll have a word with you once I
have finished with him.
12. Now that you have finished your
book, let's go on holiday.
13. When they finish painting at one
end, they have to start at the
other.
14. Have you ever been on safari?
15. Once you have finished your
studies, you'll have to work.
16. This is the first time I've drunk
whisky.
17. This is the fourth time that he
has fallen in love this year.
18. I have never spoken to/with the
president.
19. Once we have painted the room,
we can move in.
20. Now that you have finished it,
are you happy?
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21. Now that you've grown up, are
you going to get married?
22. Once you have spoken to him a
couple of times, you get used to
him.
23. This is the first time that I've felt
relaxed for months.
24. Have you ever been in love?
25. Once you've seen one computer,
you've seen them all.
26. This is the third time you've said
that.
27. Now that we have paid all our
debts, we can buy a car.
28. Once you have made a parachute
jump, you lose your fear.
29. Now that the weather has
changed, we can leave.
30. When you have worked hard all
your life, you deserve a rest.
31. Have you ever been in such an
embarrassing situation?
32. It's the fourth time I've told you.
33. Once you sign a contract, you
have to honour it.
34. Now that we've got a yacht, we
can go sailing.
35. When you've finished talking
come to see me/and see me.
36. Once you've crossed the
frontier, you can't come back.
37. This is the tenth time I've tried
it.
38. I have never been to Egypt.
39. When you have finished washing
the dishes, sweep the kitchen.
40. Once you've given it away, you
can't ask for it back.
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frases bilingiies
said to be/have something done/will have been + past participle nivel EJ

El pan es comido por el perro. 21. Esta obra podrfa haber sido escrita
por Cervantes.
La leche fue bebida por el gato.
22. Se cree que este cuadroes una obra
Las compras seran hechas porella. dearte.
Se le considera el mejor jugador del 23. Para las cinco, la tregua llevara rota
24 horas.
mundo.
24. Sedicequevuestroequipoesel
Para mafiana la fabrica llevara mejor.
cerrada dos anos. 25. Tengo que I leva r pronto este abrigo
El pan habrfa sido comprado por ella. a limpiar.
26. Se considera que este color es el
La comida ha sido hecha por mi mas apropiado.
madre.
27. La carretera llevara cortada 12 horas
Se cree que este cocinero es el mejor para las dos.
del pafs. 28. Cuando fui, la casa ya habia sido
terminada.
9. Este pan ha sido hecho en esta
29. Se cree que este chico es el mas
panaderfa.
rapido.
10. Se penso que Galileo era hereje. 30. Este coche se considera el mas caro
del mundo.
11. A Bill le robaron el pasaporte en el
aeropuerto. 31. Estelibrohasidoescritopormi
padre.
12. Para manana por la manana, llevara 32. Los pasteles seran comidos por los
36 horas desaparecido. ninos.
13. Nos estan pintando la habitation en 33. Los alumnos serian ensenados por
este momento. ella.
34. Se le considera el mejor escritor
14. Le rompieron la nariz en una pelea. teatral de todos los tiempos.
15. Se dice que ese hombre esta loco. 35. Podfas haberme dicho lo que iba a
ocurrir.
16. Para las cinco de esta tarde, llevara
tres dfas hecho.
36. Se dice que el fin del mundo esta
cerca.
17. No puedo ensenarte las fotos. 37. Segun el, el jarron habria sido hecho
Todavia no me las han revelado. por los romanos.
18. La tarta sera hecha por ella. 38. El edificio habfa sido construido por
una multinacional.
19. No reparo el coche ella misma. Lo
39. Este muro sera derribado dentro de
llevo a reparar. unos dfas.
20. Se considera que este coche es el 40. El nuevo prototipo ha sido ya
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said to be/have something done/will have been + past participle
1. The bread is eaten by the dog.
2. The milk was drunk by the cat.
3. The shopping will be done by
her.
4. He is considered to be the best
player in the world.
5. By tomorrow the factory will
have been closed for two years.
6. The bread would have been
bought by her.
7. The meal has been made by my
mother.
a It is thought that this cook is the
best in the country.
9. This bread has been made at this
baker's.
10. It was thought that Galileo was
a heretic/Galileo was thought to
be a heretic.
11. Bill had his passport stolen in the
airport.
12. By tomorrow morning he will
have been gone for 36 hours.
13. We are having the room painted
at the moment.
14. He had his nose broken in a
fight.
15. It is said that that man is mad.
16. By five this afternoon it will
have been done for three days.
17. I can't show you the
photographs. I don't have the
film developed yet.
18. The cake will be made by her.
19. She didn't repair the car herself.
She had it repaired.
20. This car is considered to be the
fastest.
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21. This work might have been
written by Cervantes.
22. This picture is thought to be a
masterpiece.
23. By five o'clock the truce will
have been broken for 24 hours.
24. Your team is said to be the best.
25. I must have this coat cleaned
soon.
26. This colour is considered to be
the most suitable one.
27. The road will have been closed
for 12 hours by two o'clock.
28. When I went, the house had
already been finished.
29. This boy is thought to be the
fastest.
30. This car is considered to be the
most expensive (one) in the
world.
31. This book has been written by
my father.
32. The cakes will be eaten by the
children.
33. The pupils would be taught by
her.
34. He's considered to be the best
playwright of all times.
35. You could have told me what
was going to happen.
36. The end of the world is said to
be near.
37. According to him, the vase would
have been made by the Romans.
38. The building had been built by a
multinational company.
39. This wall will be knocked down
in a few days.
40. The new prototype has already
been built.
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wish, would rather/sooner - it's time
i. Dijo que le gustaban todas las
chicas.
z Reconocio que habfa cometido una
equivocation.
3. Dijo que iria si pudiera.
4. La nina dijo que cumpliria 10 anos
al dfa siguiente.
5. El vendedor me advirtio que leyera
las instrucciones.
6. La mujer le explico que nunca
comfa carne.
7. Dijeron que habian sido felices en la
isla desierta.
a Dijeron que solo estaban
bromeando.
9. Pregunto si hacia frfo.
10. Dijo que habia estado alii antes.
11. Maria dijo que preferina que
fueramos con ellas.
12. Ella dijo que su hermano podria
veniresta noche.
13. Tom dijo que ojala no tuviera que ir
a la escuela.
14. Dijo que podrfa pasarnos las cartas
a maquina.
15. El guardia dijo que no debenamos ir
tan deprisa.
16. Dijo que ya era hora de que
empezaramos.
17. Tu hermano me aconsejo que
fueramos mas deprisa.
18. Dijo que estaria encantado.
19. Dijeron en la tele que podria Hover.
20. Me dijo que habfan estado
esperandome.
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21. Me pregunto que edad tenfa.
22. Dijo que estaba cansado, y que se
iba a la cama.
23. Explico que no sabfa que estabamos
aquf.
24. Dijo que, si tuviera una
herramienta, podrfa arreglarlo.
25. Dijeron que nunca se habian visto
antes.
26. Dijo que no me habia reconocido.
27. Tu amigo ha dicho que vendria a
buscarte a las siete.
28. Dijeron que iban a ir solos.
29. Tu hijo dice que ojala estuvieran de
vacaciones.
30. Dijo que ojala hiciera buen tiempo.
31. Tu marido ha llamado; dice que
vendra tarde.
32. Me aconsejaron que solicitara el
trabajo.
33. Dijo que ya era hora que dejaramos
deperder el tiempo.
34. Dijo que haria los deberes a la
noche.
35. Tu padre dijo que vendrfa si
pudiera.
36. La joven dijo que estaba esperando
a su novio.
37. Los obreros dijeron que no irfan a la
huelga.
38. Dijeron que estaban pensando en
vender el coche.
39. Dijo que estaba harto, y que se iba.
40. Reconocio que se habia enamorado
deella.
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wish, would rather/sooner - it's time
1. He said that he liked all the girls.
2. He recognized that he had made
a mistake.
3. He said that he would go if he
could.
4. The girl said that she'd be ten
the next day.
5. The salesman advised me to
read the instructions.
6. The woman explained to him
that she never ate meat.
7. They said that they had been
happy on the desert island.
8. They said that they were only
joking.
9. He asked if it was cold.
10. He said that he had been there
before.
11. Mary said that she'd rather we
went with them.
12. She said that her brother might
come tonight.
13. Tom said that he wished he
didn't have to go to school.
14. She said that she might type the
letters.
15.The policeman said that we
shouldn't go so fast.
16. He said it was time we started.
17. Your brother advised me to go
faster.
18. He said that he'd be delighted.
19. They said on the telly that it
might rain.
20. He told me that they had been
waiting for me.
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21. He asked me how old I was.
22. He said he was tired, and he was
going to bed.
23. He explained that he didn't know
(that) we were here.
24. He said that if he had a tool he
could mend it.
25. They said that they had never
met before.
26. He said that he had not
recognized me.
27. Your friend said that he'd come
to fetch you at seven.
28. They said that they were going
alone.
29. You son says that he wishes
they were on holiday.
30. He said that he wished the
weather was good.
31. Your husband has called; he
says that he will come late.
32. They advised me to apply for the
job.
33. He said that it was time we
stopped wasting our time.
34. He said that he'd do his
homework in the evening.
35. Your father said that he would
come if he could.
36. The young girl said that she was
waiting for her boyfriend.
37. The workers said that they
wouldn't go on strike.
38. They said that they were
thinking of selling the car.
39. He said that he was fed up, and
that he was going.
40. He admitted that he had fallen in
love with her.
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reported speech (com.)
1. Mi padre se nego a prestarle dinero.
z Mi madre se ofrecio a ayudarla.
3. Querfa saber donde estaba la
estacion.
4. Se quejaba de que le dolfa todo el
cuerpo.
5, Anuncio que habfan ganado la
batalla.
6. El sugirio iral cine.
7. Ella amenazo con matarle.
a Insistio en que fueramos a verle.
9. Estuvo de acuerdo con que, si hacia
mal tiempo, no podnamos ir.
10. Prometio a su mujer que volveria.
11. Me pregunto que tenia en mis
bolsillos.
12. El camarero queria saber si tomarfa
sopa.
13. Exclamo que era una sorpresa
vernos.
14. El profesor les grito que pararan de
hacer ruido.
15. El chico admitio que habia roto la
ventana.
16. El hombre contesto que conocfa sus
derechos.
17. Su novio le susurro que la queria.
18. Nos aseguro que no lo haria.
19. Se excuso por llegartarde.
20. Se faroleo que hablaba cinco
idiomas.
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21. El hombre reclame que el coche era
suyo.
22. Estuvieron de acuerdo que no
podrian hacerlo separados.
23. Me prometio que me devolveria el
dinero al mes siguiente.
24. Objeto que le llevana mucho
tiempo.
25. Dijo con desprecio que no
escucharfa a gente de baja calana.
26. Me prometio que me amaria para
siempre.
27. Se excuso por haber dicho eso.
28. El hombre me amenazo con
matarme.
29. Querian saber donde estaba la
comisaria.
30. Ella le pregunto si querfa que fuera
con el.
31. El hombre dijo que no lo habia
robado.
32. Mascullo que el profesor no sabfa
loquedecia.
33. Le avise que no lo hiciera.
34. Admitio haber robado el dinero.
35. Aseguro que la victoria serfa suya.
36. Gruno que le dolian todos los
huesos.
37. Anadioqueesoeraotroproblema.
38. Nego haberse llevado los
documentos.
39. Ella se preguntaba si le volveria a
ver.
40. Se ofrecio devolverle el dinero en
cuanto cobra ra.
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reported speech (CONT)
1. My father refused to lend him
any money.
2. My mother offered to help her.
3. She wanted to know where the
station was.
4. She complained that her whole
body ached.
5. He announced that they had won
the battle.
6. He suggested going to the
cinema.
7. She threatened that she would
kill him.
a He insisted that we should go to
see him.
9. He agreed that if the weather
was bad we couldn't go.
10. He promised his wife that he'd
be back.
11. He asked me what I had in my
pockets.
12. The waiter wanted to know if I
would have soup.
13. He exclaimed that it was a
surprise to see us.
14. The teacher shouted at them to
stop making noise.
15. The boy admitted breaking/
having broken the window.
16. The man answered that he knew
his rights.
17. Her boyfriend whispered that he
loved her.
18. He assured us that he wouldn't
do it.
19. He apologized for being late.
20. He boasted that he spoke five
languages.
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21. The man claimed that the car
was his.
22. They agreed that they couldn't
do it separately.
23. He promised that he'd give me
the money back the next month.
24. He objected that it would take
him a long time.
25. He sneered when he said he
wouldn't listen to low-class
people.
26. He promised me that he would
love me forever.
27. He apologized for saying/
having said that.
28. The man threatened that he
would kill me.
29. They wanted to know where the
police station was.
30. She asked him if he wanted her
to go with him.
31. The man protested that he hadn't
stolen it.
32. He muttered that the teacher
didn't know what he was talking
about.
33. I warned him not to do it.
34. He admitted having stolen the
money.
35. He assured that the victory
would be theirs.
36. He groaned that all his bones
ached.
37. He added that that was another
problem.
38. He denied having taken the
documents.
39. She wondered if she would see
him again.
40. He offered to give the money
back as soon as he got paid.
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remember (and other verbs) + gerund or infinitive
i. Me acuerdo de haber lefdo algo en
los periodicos sobre aquello.
z Me acordare de cerrar las ventanas
antes de salir.
3. <i.No entiendes el jeroglifico? Prueba
dandolelavuelta.
4. Vamos a intentar ganar.
5. Cada dos horas paramos el coche
para cambiarde asientos.
6. Teneis que parar/dejar de hacer ese
ruido.
7. Me pare para comprar el periodico.
a No podfa parar de reirse.
a 'Tengo dolor de garganta/'Prueba
con estas pastillas/
10. Nopuedo impedirque hablea la
Prensa.
11. Intente colgar este cuadro, pero no
pude.
12. 'No puedo parar de estornudar/
'Prueba conteniendo la respiracion/
13. Ninos, parad de hablar.
14. Nunca olvidare haber visto a
aquellas pobres gentes muriendose.
15. No te olvides de echar la carta, ieh!
16. Nunca olvidare haber visto nacer a
mi hija.
17. Un dia lamentaras haber perdido el
tiempo.
18. No recuerdo haber cerrado la
puerta,dytu?
19. <LTe acordaste de cerrar la puerta?
20. Recuerdo haber lefdo algo sobre el
tifon.
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21. Lamento haber gastado tanto
dinero.
22. Lamento informarte de que has
suspendido.
23. Nunca olvidare haber visitado aquel
museo.
24. Todavia recuerdo como mi madre
nos contaba cuentos.
25. Acuerdate de sacar el perro a
pasear.
26. Recuerdo haber vivido en este
barrio hace muchos anos.
27. No te olvides de mandarnos una
postal.
28. Acuerdate de llamarme por la
manana.
29. No me olvidare de llamarte.
30. Siento informarles de que su abuelo
ha muerto.
31. Nunca olvidare haber conocido al
presidente.
32. Muchos nunca olvidaran el oir caer
las bombas.
33. Me olvide de dejarte una nota.
34. Debes intentar entender mi
problema.
35. dPor que no pruebas poniendo una
valla?
36. dPorquenointentasponeruna
valla?
37. Se acordo de enviar las cartas,
<Lno?
38. dPor que no pruebas pintandolo de
rojo?
39. Se acuerda perfectamente de haber
echado las cartas.
40. Siento decirle que esta usted
arrestado.
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1. I remember reading something 21. I regret spending so much

in the papers about that. money.
2. I'II remember to close the 22. I'm sorry to inform you that you
windows before going out. have failed.
3. Don't you understand the picture 23. I'll never forget visiting that
puzzle? Try turning it upside museum.
down. 24. I still remember my mother
4. We are going to try to win. telling us stories.

5. Every two hours we stop the car
to change seats.
6. You must stop making that noise.
7. I stopped to buy the paper.
a He couldn't stop laughing.
9. 'I've got a sore throat.' "Try
taking these pills.'
10. I can't stop him/her from
talking to the press.
11. I tried to hang this picture, but I
couldn't.
12. 'I can't stop sneezing.' "Try
holding your breath.'
13. Children, stop talking.
14. I'll never forget seeing those
poor people dying.
15. Don't forget to post the letter,
will you!
16. I'll never forget seeing my
daughter being born.
17. One day you'll regret wasting/
having wasted your time.
18. I don't remember locking the
door, do you?
19. Did you remember to lock the
door?
20. I remember reading something
about the typhoon.
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25. Remember to take the dog for a
walk.
26. I remember living in this area
many years ago.
27. Don't forget to send us a
postcard.
28. Remember to give me a ring in
the morning.
29. I won't forget to give you a call.
30. I'm sorry to inform you that your
grandfather has died.
31. I'll never forget meeting the
president.
32. Many will never forget hearing
the bombs falling.
33. I forgot to leave you a note.
34. You must try to understand my
problem.
35. Why don't you try putting up a
fence?
36. Why don't you try to put up a
fence?
37. He remembered to send the
letters, didn't he?
38. Why don't you try painting it
red?
39. He clearly remembers posting
the letters.
40. I'm sorry to tell you that you are
under arrest.
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suffixes and prefixes
1. EE. UU. es una superpotencia.
2. Tenemos un exceso de trabajo.
3. Todos hemos sufrido una
transformation.
4. Hemos sufrido una mala
administration.
5. Tenia un apellido muy raro.
6. En la posguerra habfa mucha
pobreza.
7. Era debido al mal funcionamiento
del aparato.
8. Estuvieron bailando 24 horas sin
parar.
9. Era un aparato viejisimo,
antediluviano.
10. A primeros de siglo echaron unos
cables transatlanticos.
11. En America la mayorfa de la gente
esanticomunista.
12. La Residencia era para deficientes
mentales.
13. Hay una sobrecarga en las Imeas.
14. Las letras a.m. significan
'antemeridiano'.
15. Una ola de violencia recorre
Europa.
16. Es una competition entre Estados.
17. Ha venido un paquete a porte
pagado.
18. Al cadaver van a hacerle la
autopsia.
19. Todo lo anteriormente dicho es
confidential.
20. Trabaja en un hospital infantil.
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21. Esta es una palabra sin sentido.
22. Tu hijo es un chico muy descuidado.
23. Estoesun volti metro yesoun
ampenmetro.
24. Tienes que distribuir estos panfletos
y folletos.
25. Tuvo una ninez muy desgraciada.
26. Mi hijo ha ganado una beca.
27. Es un joven muy problematico.
28. Soy muy aficionado a la grafologia.
29. Mira al velocimetro para ver a que
velocidad vamos.
30. Esta chica es camarera y aquella,
actriz.
31. Fue muy estupido de tu parte hacer
eso.
32. Fue una situation muy divertida.
33. Jim es un joven muy capacitado.
34. Estaba muerto, sin vida.
35. Me sentia impotente ante tal
situation.
36. Hemos pasado muchas dificultades.
37. Era una persona muy responsable.
38. El Sr. Johnson es una persona muy
instruida.
39. Erase una vez una bruja malvada ...
40. En la puerta habia un viejo
harapiento.
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1. The USA is a superpower.
2. We are overworked.
3. We have all undergone a
transformation.
4. We have suffered from
maladministration.
5. He had a very strange surname.
6. In the post-war period there
was a lot of poverty.
7. It was due to the malfunction of
the apparatus/device.
a They were dancing 24 hours
non-stop.
9. It was a very old piece of
apparatus.
10. At the beginning of the century
they laid transatlantic cables.
11. In America most people are
anticommunist.
12. The home was for mentally
handicapped people.
13. There is an overload on the
lines.
14. The letters'A.M.'stand for'ante
meridiem.'
15. An outbreak of violence is going
through Europe.
16. It is an interstate competition.
17. A post-paid parcel has arrived.
18. The body is to undergo a
postmortem examination.
19. The foregoing is confidential.
20. He works in a children's
hospital.
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21. This is a meaningless word.
22. Your son is a very careless boy.
23. This is a voltmeter and that is an
ammeter.
24. You have to give out these
pamphlets and leaflets.
25. He had a very unhappy
childhood.
26. My son has won a scholarship/
grant.
27. He is a very troublesome boy.
28. I'm very fond of graphology.
29. Look at the speedometer to see
the speed we are doing.
30. This girl is a waitress and that
one is an actress.
31. It was very foolish of you to do
that.
32. It was a very humorous
situation.
33. Jim is a very capable young
man.
34. He was dead, lifeless.
35. I felt powerless in that situation.
36. We have suffered many
hardships.
37. He/She was a very responsible
person.
38. Mr Johnson is a very learned
person.
39. Once upon a time there was a
wicked witch...
40. A ragged old man stood at the
door.
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compound nouns
i. iPor que no saltas desde el
trampolin?
z Llevaba un precioso vestido de
noche.
3. Guardaba su dinero en una vieja caja
de galletas.
4. Pago el importe y recogio el billete
del autobus.
5. Echan una pelfcula de misterio en el
Odeon.
6. Tenemos que pagar la cuenta del
telefono manana.
7. La joven tenia un precioso pelo
dorado.
a Llevaba puesto un grueso jersey de
lana.
9. Tiraron abajo la vieja puerta de
madera.
10. Vestfa elegantes camisas de seda.
n. Pusoenelsobreunsellodediez
peniques.
12. Losjugadores correteaban por el
campodefutbol.
13. Me gusta leer historias de detectives.
R El fregadero de la cocina esta roto.
is. He perdido la Nave del coche.
16. Voy a coger unas vacaciones de tres
semanas.
17. Fuimos a dar un paseo de dos horas.
18. El medico del pueblo vivia en una
casadepiedra.
19. Esta es una vieja blusa de algodon.
20. Mi hermano es un buen jinete.
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21. Varies trabajadores iban a abrir un
agujero en la carretera.
22. Saco de una estanteria las tazas de
cafe.
23. Sirvio el te en una tetera vieja y
agrietada.
24. Va a haber un rally de coches este
domingo cerca de aquf.
25. Va a ser un bonito partido de futbol.
26. Descubrio una fabulosa mina de oro.
27. Mi vecino es librero.
28. iTienes un abridor de latas, por
casualidad?
29. Giro el porno de la puerta.
30. Habia un precioso maniqui en el
escaparate.
31. El taxista resulto ser una persona
campechana.
32. En mayo hay flores de primavera en
todos los sitios.
33. Las campanas de la iglesia estaban
repicando.
34. El tanque de gasolina estaba vacfo.
35. Metio la palanca de cambios en
segunda.
36. No me gustan las historias de
fantasmas.
37. Encontre esta ganga en un mercado
callejero.
38. Hubo un atraco en el banco.
39. Cogimos a un autoestopista en/la
carretera.
40. Puso la manteca en la sarten.
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compound nouns
1. Why don't you jump from the
spring-board?
2. She wore a beautiful evening
dress.
3. He kept his money in an old
biscuit tin.
4. He paid the fare and collected
the bus ticket.
5. They put on a mystery film at
the Odeon.
6. We have to pay the telephone
bill tomorrow.
7. The young girl had beautiful
golden hair.
a He wore a thick woollen
pullover.
9. They knocked down the old
wooden door.
10. He wore smart silk shirts.
11. He put a ten-pence stamp on the
envelope.
12. The players ran about on the
football field.
13. I like reading detective stories.
14. The kitchen sink is broken.
15. I have lost the car key.
16. I'm going to take a three-week
holiday.
17. We went for a two-hour walk.
18. The village doctor lived in a
stone house.
19. This is an old cotton blouse.
20. My brother is a good horseman.
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21. Several workmen were going to
dig a hole in the road.
22. She took the coffee cups out of a
sideboard.
23. She served the tea out of an old
cracked teapot.
24. There is going to be a car rally
next Sunday near here.
25. It's going to be a nice football
match.
26. He discovered a fabulous gold
mine.
27. My neighbour is a bookseller.
28. Have you got a tin opener, by
any chance?
29. He turned the doorknob.
30. There was a beautiful
mannequin in the shop window.
31. The taxi driver turned out to
be a very jolly type of man.
32. There are spring flowers
everywhere in May.
33. The church bells were ringing.
34. The petrol tank was empty.
35. He pushed the gear lever into
second gear.
36. I don't like ghost stories.
37. I found this bargain in a street
market.
38. There was a holdup at the bank.
39. We picked up a hitchhiker on the
road.
40. She put the fat into the frying
pan.
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i. Jim, comes demasiado.
z Tu hijo esta comiendo un bocadillo.
3. Ayercomiste demasiado.
4. Todavfa estaban tomando el cafe
cuando llegamos.
5. Iba a tomar una taza de cafe
cuando llegasteis.
6. d Esta roto? Lo arreglare esta noche.
7. Estatardevoyajugarun partidode
tenis.
a Comeria si tuviera hambre.
9. Si no me hubieras avisado, todavfa
estaria esperando.
10. Has escrito un libra muy
interesante.
11. Llevo escribiendo libros desde los
20 anos.
12. Todavia no habfan terminado
cuando llegue.
13. Para cuando tu vengas, yo ya habre
terminado.
14. Para fin de afio, llevare 20 anos
trabajando en la empresa.
15. Si nohubierasidoporti, habrfa
estado esperando horas.
16. Dejameircontigo.
17. Nifios, corned todo lo que querais.
18. Que venga Pedro a verme.
19. Juguemos a las cartas.
20. Que vengan los nifios a verme.
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21. Los corredores todavia estan
corriendo.
22. No habia terminado de hablar
cuando llegamos.
23. No habremos estado comprando
esto para nada, d'no?
24. d'Ha estado trabajando para ti todo
estetiempo?
25. Los nifios no rompieron la ventana,
dno?
26. d'Has estado conduciendo todo el
camino?
27. Yo conducirfa si tuviera que hacerlo.
28. El no habrfa creido la historia.
29. Estaremos vendiendo cacahuetes
pronto si no mejoran las cosas.
30. d'Navegabastuenaquelveleroque
vimos en la bahia?
31. Cuando fuimosallf, los ninos no
habian llegado todavia.
32. d'Crees tu que habremos terminado
para manana al mediodia?
33. No estas cantando en ese coro
todavia, d'no?
34. Todavia estarfa jugando si no
hubiera tenido esa lesion.
35. Llevamos anos respirando aire
contaminado.
36. No habremos estado cambiando el
mundo para nada, d'no?
37. d'No abrio el la puerta?
38. d'No habia yo cerrado la ventana?
39. No estarfas escribiendo historias
cortas en ese caso, d'no?
40. d'No esta escribiendo novelas del
oeste?
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tenses: general revision and contrast
Jim, you eat too much.
Your son is eating a sandwich.
You ate too much yesterday.
They were still having coffee
when we arrived.
I was going to have a cup of
coffee when you arrived.
Is it broken? I'll repair it
tonight.
I'm going to play a tennis
match this afternoon.
I would eat if I were hungry.
If you hadn't warned me, I
would still be waiting.
10. You have written a very
interesting book.
11. I've been writing books since I
was 20.
12. They still hadn't finished when
I arrived.
13. By the time you come, I'll have
already finished.
14. By the end of the year, I'll have
been working in the firm for 20
years.
15. If it hadn't been for you, I
would have been waiting for
hours.
16. Let me go with you.
17. Children, eat all you want.
18. Let Peter come to see me.
19. Let's play cards.
20. Let the children come to see
me.
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21. The runners are still running.
22. He hadn't finished speaking
when we arrived.
23. We won't have bought this for
nothing, will we?
24. Has he been working for you
all this time?
25. The children didn't break the
window, did they?
26. Have you been driving all the
way?
27. I would drive if I had to.
28. He wouldn't have believed the
story.
29. We'll soon be selling peanuts if
things don't improve.
30. Were you sailing in that sailing
boat we saw in the bay?
31. When we got there the children
had not arrived yet.
32. Do you think we'll have
finished by tomorrow at
midday?
33. You are not singing in that
choir yet, are you?
34. He would still be playing if he
hadn't had that injury.
35. We have been breathing
contaminated air for years.
36. We won't have been changing
the world for nothing, will we?
37. Didn't he open the door?
38. Hadn't I closed the window?
39. You wouldn't still be writing
short stories in that case,
would you?
40. Isn't he writing westerns?
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phrasal verbs 1
i. Estoy a favor de hacerhuelga.
z Depende del Gobierno el hacer
algo.
3. Tienes que tomar en consideration
estos kilometros de mas.
4. La tormenta por fin se apaciguo.
5. YEsta en la cama?"No, esta
levantado/
6. Cuando mueras, tendras que
responder de tus actos.
7. Es mas de medianoche y estoy
cansado. Creo que me retirare.
a <LQue estara tramando ese chico?
9. Pedi una tonica con ginebra.
10. Debesdarcuentadetusacciones.
11. Algunodesusamigostodaslas
noches le pide salir.
12. No me pidio que entrara; me tuvo
en la puerta.
13. Existe un temor real a que la guerra
estalle pronto.
14. YEsta tu hija en casa?"No, esta
fuera/
15. Estoy a favor de medidas muy
estrictas.
16. Nuestro director siempre respalda a
sus profesores.
17. Enelano 1918, porfinterminola
guerra.
18. Esta fuera pero volvera para las
cuatro.
19. Me temo que te espera un buen
susto.
20. Los ninos retrocedieron asustados.
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21. Muchos de los problemas son
debidos a la falta de agua.
22. No sirve de nada discutir sobre
quientiene que pagan
23. Ami amigo no legustael jazz.
24. La organization esta pidiendo
fondos al Gobierno.
25. Me ocupare de la cena si tu friegas.
26. Se echo atras al ver los costes tan
altos.
27. No hay nadie que respalde nuestra
petition.
28. No habia contado con la llegada de
su suegra.
29. Le estan cuidando las monjas.
30. La autoridades se oponen a que se
fume en las oficinas.
31. El beber demasiado esta mal visto
en esta comunidad.
32. Si lo que buscas es dinero, te has
equivocado de persona.
33. Les espere casi una hora pero no
aperecieron.
34. El gigante se llevo a todos los ninos.
35. Vieron como la patrullera se les
echaba encima.
36. Se trata de la vida africana.
37. Escuchame hasta que termine.
38. <LQue fue de los tres reclutas?
39. Los colegios cierran la proxima
semana. Casi estamos en
vacaciones.
40. Vivo en el numero 32 de Rutherford
Street. Pasate si estas por el barrio.
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phrasal verbs 1
1. I'm for striking.
2. It's up to the government to do
something.
3. You have to allow for these
extra miles.
4. The storm was finally over.
5. 'Is he in bed?' 'No, he is up/
6. When you die you'll have to
answer for your acts.
7. It's past midnight and I'm tired.
I think I'll turn in.
8. I wonder what that boy is
up to?
9. I asked for a gin and tonic.
10. You must account for your
actions.
11. One of her boyfriends usually
asks her out every evening.
12. She didn't ask me in; she kept
me at the door.
13. There is a very real fear that
war may break out soon.
14. 'Is your daughter in?' 'No, she
is out.'
15.I am in favour of strict
measures.
16. Our headmaster always backs
up his teachers.
17. In the year 1918 at last the
war was over.
18. He is out but he'll be back by
four.
19. I'm afraid you're in for a shock.
20. The children backed away
afraid.
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21. Many of the problems have
arisen from the shortage of
water.
22. There's no point in arguing
about who has to pay.
23. Jazz doesn't appeal to my
friend.
24. The organization is appealing to
the government for funds.
25. I'll attend to the dinner if you
do the washing-up.
26. He backed down when he saw
the high costs.
27. There is nobody backing up our
petition.
28. He hadn't bargained on his
mother-in-law arriving.
29. He is being cared for by the
nuns.
30. The authorities are cracking
down on smoking in the offices.
31. Heavy drinking is frowned on
in this community.
32. If what you want is money, you
are barking up the wrong tree.
33. I waited nearly an hour for
them, but they didn't turn up.
34. The giant carried all the
children away.
35. They saw the patrol boat
bearing down on them.
36. It bears on African life.
37. Bear me out.
38. What became of the three
recruits?
39. The schools break up next
week. It's almost holiday-time.
40. I live at 32, Rutherford Street.
Drop in if you're in the district.
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phrasal verbs 2
i. La pobre Sra. Jones rompio en
sollozos.
z El motor se averio por falta de
mantenimiento.
3. Se evadio de los guardias y
desaparecio en el bosque.
4. Recupero la misma cantidad que
habia perdido y quedo como antes.
5. Tardo un mes en domar el potro.
6. Los ladrones forzaron la tienda y
robaronlasjoyas.
7. Le salio una erupcion en la piel.
a Nuestrotrimestreterminoen
septiembre.
9. La reunion no se disolvio hasta las
ocho.
10. El negocio fue descentralizado en
varias sucursales.
11. No digas una palabra a nadie sobre
nuestro acuerdo.
12. Abatiunjabalfdeun solo tiro.
13. El otono trajo consigo buenas
cosechas.
14. Su mujer dio a luz gemelos.
15. Tuvimos que adelantar nuestros
planes.
16. Las maquinas de vapor introdujeron
una nueva forma de viajar.
17. La pobreza le indujo a cometer el
delito.
18. El director no tuvo suficiente animo
para despedirlos.
19. La larga sequia trajo consigo el
hambre.
20. El Times publico un artfculo sobre el
nuevo Presidente.
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nivel B
21. Se atrajo el mismo la infelicidad por
beberdemasiado.
22. Lehicimosvolverensialolerlas
sales.
23. Le convencimos demostrandole los
buenos resultados.
24. Educamos a nuestros hijos para que
sean buenos ciudadanos.
25. Nos estamos hartando de este tiempo
lluvioso.
26. La huelga fue desconvocada.
27. Te hare una visita cuando vaya a
Londres.
28. Hoy se anunciaran los numeros de la
loteria premiados.
29. Vi a John pasar por la calle y le hice
subir.
30. La escena evoco recuerdos de la
guerra.
31. Me llamaron a filas a los 19afios.
32. No me hacen gracia sus planes para
renovar el Ayuntamiento.
33. die importarfa cerrar la ventana?
34. El arbitro estaba sobornado.
35. dLes gustana tratar algun otro asunto
antes de cerrar la reunion?
36. Quemaron la hierba al lado de la
carretera.
37. La policia de repente irrumpio en
el bar.
38. Tenia que cargar con una familia
muygrande.
39. Me he topado hoy con Charlie en la
ciudad.
40. La companfa creo para si una buena
reputacion.
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phrasal verbs 2
1. Poor Mrs Jones broke down in
tears.
2. The engine broke down due to
lack of maintenance.
3. He broke away from the guards
and disappeared in the wood.
4. He recovered the same amount
he had lost and broke even.
5. He took a month to break in the
colt.
6. Thieves broke into the shop and
stole the jewels.
7. A rash broke out on her skin.
a We broke up in September.
9. The meeting didn't break up till
eight.
10. The business was divided up into
several branches.
11. Don't breathe a word to anyone
about our agreement.
12. I brought down a wild boar with
a single shot.
13. Autumn brought forth a good
harvest.
14. His wife brought forth twins.
15. We had to bring forward our
plans.
16. Steam engines brought in a new
way of travel.
17. Poverty brought him to
committing the crime.
18. The manager couldn't bring
himself to fire/ sack them.
19. The long drought brought on a
famine.
20. The Times brought out an article
on the new President.
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21. He brought unhappiness upon
himself through drinking too
heavily.
22. We brought her to with smelling
salts.
23. We brought him round by
showing him the good results.
24. We bring our children up to be
honest citizens.
25. We're getting browned off with
this rainy weather.
26. The strike was called off.
27. I'll call on you when I come to
London.
28. The winning lottery numbers will
be called out today.
29. I saw John passing by in the
street and told him to come up.
30. The scene brought back
memories of the war.
31. I was called up at the age of 19.
32. I don't care for their plans for
reconditioning the Town Hall.
33. Would you care to close the
window?
34. The referee was bought off.
35. Would you like to bring up any
other matters before the
meeting closes?.
36. They burnt away the grass at the
side of the road.
37. The police suddenly burst into
the bar.
38. He was burdened with a very
large family.
39. I bumped into Charlie in town
today.
40. The company built up a good
reputation.
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phrasal verbs 3
1. Los republicanos ganaron las
elecciones.
2 Las industries siguieron funcionando
a pesardel bombardeo.
3. iQue forma mas rara de
comportarse!
4. Tienesquecumplirlasordenes.
5. Se tardaran varias semanas en
llevar a cabo los planes.
6. Se desembarazo de su ropa vieja al
hacerse rico.
7. Abandono a todos sus viejos
amigos.
8. La cancion se hizo popular muy
pronto.
9. El estaba en cabeza de la carrera,
pero pronto le alcance.
10. Este bar sirve unicamente a los
deportistas.
11. La epidemia se produjo debido a las
malas condiciones sanitarias.
12. Los exploradores se tropezaron con
una vieja mina.
13. Arremetio contra mi con una
espada.
14. dComo te has hecho con ese viejo
reloj?
is. Elizabeth se ha resfriado.
16. Muchos se ofrecieron para ayudar
en el rescate.
17. LasinicialesV.I.P. representan
"persona muy importante".
18. Las suelas se desprendieron de los
zapatos.
19. Las patatas estan creciendo bien
esta primavera.
20. dQue tal va tu aleman?
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21. Los obreros se han declarado en
huelga.
22. Esta factura asciende a 1000 libras.
23. De repente se dio cuenta deque no
tenfa dinero.
24. Se tropezaron con muchos
problemas.
25. dPodemos contar contigo?
26. Hayqueamputarestosdedos.
27. La ciudad esta aislada del mar por
las montanas.
28. Esta especialmente dotado para ser
abogado.
29. dVale este cuchillo para cortar el
pan?
30. Los europeos abolieron la esclavitud
hace muchos anos.
31. Se abrocho los cordones de sus
zapatos.
32. Eso notiene nada queverconmigo.
33. No podemos pasarnos sin
calefaccion en invierno.
34. Vamos a redecorar la cocina.
35. Se quedo dormido durante la
pelfcula.
36. <iPodna usted dejarme en la
estacion?
37. El viejo edificio se derrumbo con el
terremoto.
38. El equipotuvoquerecurrirasus
reservas.
39. Pronto seenamoraron.
40. Cayo en la trampa y le costo cinco
dolares.
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phrasal verbs 3
1. The Republicans carried off the
elections.
2. The industries carried on
functioning despite the bombing.
3. What a strange way to carry on!
4. You have to carry out your
orders.
5. It'll take several weeks to carry
out the plans.
6. He cast away his old clothes on
becoming rich.
7. He cast off all his old friends.
a The song caught on very quickly.
9. He was leading the race but I
soon caught up with him.
10. This bar only caters for
sportsmen.
11. The epidemic came about
through bad sanitary conditions.
12. The explorers came across an
old mine.
13. He came at me with a sword.
14. How did you come by that old
watch?
15. Elizabeth has come down with a
cold.
16. Many came forward to help in
the rescue.
17. The initials V.I.P. stand for Very
Important Person.
18. The soles came off the shoes.
19. The potatoes are coming on well
this spring.
20. How is your German getting on?
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21. The workmen have come out on
strike.
22. This invoice comes to £1000.
23. It suddenly came to him that he
had no money.
24. They came up against many
problems.
25. Can we count on you?
26. These fingers have to be cut off.
27. The city is cut off from the sea
by the mountains.
28. He is cut out to be a lawyer.
29. Will this knife do to cut the
bread?
30. Europeans did away with
slavery many years ago.
31. He did his shoe laces up.
32. That has nothing to do with me.
33. We can't do without heating in
winter.
34. Let's do up the kitchen.
35. He dropped off during the film.
36. Could you drop me off at the
station?
37. The old building fell apart in the
earthquake.
38. The team had to fall back on its
reserves.
39. They soon fell for each other.
40. He fell for the trick and lost five
dollars.
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phrasal verbs 4
i. No queremos pelearnos con nuestros
vecinos.
z Lossoldadossepusieronenfila.
3. Vamos a empezar el trabajo.
4. Vamos a averiguar lo que paso.
5. Mi padre se encolerizo.
6. Cogio una piedra y la lanzo contra la
ventana.
7. Fuemuyamablealpagarlacuenta.
a Deja de enredar con las maquinas.
9. Se enfado con el camarero.
10. Me llevo muy bien con los vecinos.
11. Andaporahimuchoapesardesu
edad.
12. No dejes que el gato ataque las
gallinas.
13. Un dia u otro me pondre a arreglar
esa ventana.
14. Penso que podia falsificar los cheques
sinserdescubierto.
15. Esta intentando recuperar el dinero
que les presto.
16. A menudo me encuentro con el en las
callesdeporaqui.
17. Uno tiene que ver el interior para
comprender.
18. Esta mejorando su habilidad de
conducir.
19. No se me ocurre ninguna forma de
solucionarelproblema.
20. Nos aseguraremos de que se haga el
trabajo.
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21. Uno siempre se deprime con el
tiempo lluvioso.
22. dDonde puedo conseguir una Have
inglesa?
23. No recogieron el heno hasta
septiembre.
24. iA que hora I lego tu tren?
25. Se puso un vestido de verano.
26. iQuelepasa?
27. No pude quitar la mancha.
28. El mes que viene nos daran dos dfas
libres.
29. <LA que hora sueles salir del trabajo?
30. Ella esta envejeciendo.
31. Esa musica esta empezando a
meterse en mis nervios.
32. Son cerca de las nueve.
33. Vamos a seguir preparando la
comida.
34. i Largo deaqui!
35. Vamos a terminarlo de una vez.
36. Esta preparando la cena.
37. Estan intentando engatusarla para
quelesvendalacasa.
38. El perro fue atropellado en la calle.
39. Tendremos quejuntar los bartulos.
40. Este sitio esta empezando a
gustamne.
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phrasal verbs 4
1. We don't want to fall out with
our neighbours.
2 The soldiers fell in line.
3. Let's get to it.
4. We are going to find out what
happened.
5. My father flew into a rage.
6. He picked up a stone and threw
it at the window.
7. It was very nice of him to foot
the bill.
a Stop fooling about with the
machines.
9. He got angry at/with the waiter.
10. I get on very well with my
neighbours.
11. He gets about a lot in spite of his
age.
12. Don't let the cat get at the
chickens.
13. Some day I'll get around to
fixing that window.
14. He thought he could get away
with forging the cheques.
is. He is try ing to get back the
money he lent them.
16. I quite often run into him in the
streets round here.
17. One has to get behind the scenes
to understand.
18. His driving is getting better.
19. I can't think of a way to get
around the problem.
20. We'll see that the job gets done.
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21. Rainy weather always gets one
down.
22. Where can I get hold of a
spanner?
23. They didn't get the hay in till
September.
24. At what time did your train
get in?
25. She got into a summer dress.
26. What's got into her?
27. I couldn't get the stain out.
28. We are getting two days off
next month.
29. What time do you usually get off
work?
30. She is getting on in years.
31. That music is starting to get on
my nerves.
32. It's getting on for nine o'clock.
33. Let's get on with the cooking.
34. Get out of here!
35. Let's get it over with.
36. She is getting the dinner ready.
37. They are trying to get round her
to sell them the house.
38. The dog got run over in the
street.
39. We'll have to get our belongings
together.
40. I am getting to like this place.
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phrasal verbs 5
1. Los soportes se rompieron bajo la
presion.
z Le importa un bledo lo que digan sus
padres.
3. Dio mucho dinero a los pobres.
4. Su acento le traiciono.
5. Por fin el hombre mayor tuvo que
rendirse.
6. Al cabo de dos semanas las fuerzas
seleagotaron.
7. Si se echan atras en su promesa,
nunca volvere a confiar en ellos.
a Estos ninos no son muy propensos a
los deportes.
9. El medico le dijo que dejara de fumar.
10. Secansodeelyleabandono.
11. La presa se hundio bajo la presion
tantremenda.
12. El destructor siguio al submarine y lo
hundio.
13. No estoy de acuerdo con lo que
dijiste sobre la obra.
14. Su familia se remonta al tiempo de
los normandos.
is. Me temo que son muy esnobs. Miran
por encima del hombro a sus
parientes mas pobres.
16. Nodinaqueesricoajuzgarporlo
que viste.
17. Los trenes pasan por aqui cada hora.
18. Aqui no se admite el comportamiento
ruidoso.
19. Ten cuidado: aquel perro puede
atacarte.
20. Me encantan las ostras.
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nivel B
21. Loque hedichotambien vale
parati.
22. El chico mayor ha empezado a
haceryudo.
23. El realmente se desahoga cuando
canta blues.
24. Los explosives estallaron.
25. Estuvimos repasando la ruta en el
mapa.
26. Sufrio mucho antes de la operation.
27. Los depositos de gas estallaron en
llamas.
28. Lacorbata no va con la camisa.
29. Tendremos que privarnos de eso.
30. El sitio llego a gustarme durante el
verano.
31. Uno pronto se acostumbra a este
ruido.
32. Se repartieron octavillas entre la
muchedumbre.
33. Se le ocurrio la idea de alquilar un
bote.
34. Tenfamos bastante comida para
aguantarunmes.
35. Pincharon los neumaticos.
36. Avecesanoroaquellostiempos
felices.
37. Esta cuidando de los ninos.
38. Tu madre esta buscandote.
39. La policia esta investigando el
asunto.
40. Le pondran una multa si no tiene
cuidado.
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phrasal verbs 5
1. The supports gave in under the
strain.
2. He doesn't give a hoot about
what his parents say.
3. He gave away a lot of money to
the poor.
4. His accent gave him away.
5. At last the older man had to
give in.
6. After two weeks his strength
gave out.
7. If they go back on their promise,
I'll never trust them again.
a These children are not much
given to sports.
9. The doctor told him to give up
smoking.
10. She got tired of him and gave
him up.
11. The dam gave way under such
terrific pressure.
12. The destroyer went after the
submarine and sunk it.
13. I don't go along with what you
said about the play.
14. His family goes back to Norman
times.
15. I'm afraid the're very snobbish.
They look down on their poorer
relations.
16. I wouldn't say he is rich, going
by his clothes.
17. Trains go by here every hour.
18. Noisy behaviour doesn't go
down well here.
19. Be careful, that dog may go for
you.
20. I really go for oysters.
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21. What I said goes for you too.
22. The eldest boy has gone in for
judo.
23. He really lets himself go when
singing the blues.
24. The explosives went off.
25. We went over the route on the
map.
26. She went through a great deal
before the operation.
27. The gas tanks went up in flames.
28. The tie doesn't go with the shirt.
29. We'll have to go without that.
30. The place grew on me during the
summer.
31. One soon gets used to this noise.
32. Pamphlets were given out
among the crowd.
33. He hit on the idea of hiring a
boat.
34. We had enough food to hold out
a month.
35. They let the tyres down.
36. Sometimes I look back on those
happy times.
37. She is looking after the children.
38. Your mother is looking for you.
39. The police are looking into the
matter.
40. He'll be fined if he doesn't look
out.
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phrasal verbs 6
1. Persiguio al perro cuando robo la
carne.
2. Tuvieron que ir tirando con un
pequefiosalario.
3. El barco se dirige hacia la costa.
4. Esta intentando mantener su
inocencia.
5. No puedo distinguir las letras sin
gafas.
6. Su tfo le cedio los negocios antes
de morir.
7. Haz la lista de la compra, dquieres?
8. No es puntual, pero lo compensa
trabajando duro.
9. Se pelean mucho, pero despues
hacen las paces.
10. El anciano murio anoche.
11. Cuando oyo las noticias, se
desmayo.
12. <LCrees que sera rentable instalar
unbar en el cine?
13. Ese chico se zampa un monton de
comida.
14. Aplastolasublevacion.
15. Han proyectado unos planes para
construirun hospital.
16. Espera conseguir mucho dinero con
la herenciadesuabuelo.
17. Atribuyen las perdidas a las
huelgas.
18. Aplazaron la boda hasta la
primavera.
19. Nadie puede disuadirle una vez que
ha tornado una decision.
20. Estas engordando.
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nivel E
21. dQue ponen en el Astoria?
22. (LPuede darnos una habitacion para
esta noche?
23. No aguanto mas este ruido.
24. Se fugaron a Francia y se casaron
en secreto.
25. Me encontre con tu hermana
anoche.
26. Nos quedamos sin gasolina en el
camino.
27. Vamos a ensayar esta parte otra
vez.
28. dVendras a despedirme al
aeropuerto?
29. Te acompafio hasta el coche.
30. Prendieron fuego a la casa.
31. Partieron rumbo a Nueva York.
32. Espero que tus planes no sevengan
abajo.
33. Despues de graduarse, se
establecio como dentista.
34. Su mujer leapoyoen el juicio.
35. P.m. significa'posmeridiano'.
36. Se puso en pie.
37. Se presenta como candidate al
Parlamento.
38. El viejo director cedio su posicion a
unhombremasjoven.
39. El director del club no admite
comportamientos camorristas.
40. Se destaca como uno de los
mejores cerebros del pais.
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phrasal
phrasal
verbs
verbs
6 6
1. She made after the dog when it
stole the meat.
2. They had to make do with a
small salary.
3. The ship is making for the coast.
4. He is trying to make out that he
is innocent.
5. I can't make out the writing
without my glasses.
6. His uncle made the business
over to him before he died.
7. Make up the shopping list, will
you?
a He is not punctual, but he makes
up for it by working hard.
9. They quarrel a lot, but always
make up later.
10. The old man passed away last
night
11. When she heard the news she
passed out.
12. Do you think it'll pay off to
install a bar in the cinema?
13. That boy puts away a lot of food.
14. He put down the revolt.
15. They have put forward plans to
build a hospital.
16. He expects to come into a lot of
money in his grandfather's will.
17. They put the losses down to the
strike.
18. They put off their wedding till
the spring.
19. Once he has made up his mind
no one can put him off.
20. You are getting fat.
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21. What are they putting on at the
Astoria?
22. Can you put us up for the night?
23. I can't put up with this noise any
longer.
24. They ran away to France and got
married in secret.
25. I ran into your sister last night.
26. We ran out of petrol on the way.
27. Let's run over this part again.
28. Will you see me off at the
airport?
29. I'll see you out to the car.
30. They set the house alight.
31. They set off for New York.
32. I hope your plans don't fall
through.
33. After graduating, he set himself
up as a dentist.
34. His wife stood by him at the
trial.
35. P.M. stands for post meridiem.
36. He stood up.
37. He stands for Parliament.
38. The aging director stood down in
favour of a younger man.
39. The club manager won't stand
for rowdy behaviour.
40. He stands out as one of the best
brains in the country.
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