Tuesday, May 26, 2015
He said, she said - Cherish [LYRICS]
Whatch the above video and look at the sentences in reported speech.
Can you report on this situation?
What happened?
Take note of some sentences and rewrite them in direct speech
Monday, May 25, 2015
Level 02
LEVEL WE 02
REVIEW
CEVAZ
A) Change the verb into the correct form of
Simple Present:
1. Christopher___________ (drive) a bus.
2. We___________ (have) some money.
3. ______________(you watch) movies?
4. They ______________
(not work) for us.
5. I_________ (love) to dance.
6. She________ (have) many friends.
7. Alexis and her
husband always__________ (come) for the
summer.
8. ________________(he draw) well?
9. James______________ (not remember) me.
10. Laura ______ (be)
a beautiful girl.
B) Put the verb in brackets in the correct form
of the Present Continuous Tense.
John ________________
(read) a book now.
What________________ (you do) tonight?
Jack and Peter______________
(work) late today.
Silvia__________________ (not listen) to music.
Maria________________ (sit) next to Paul.
How many other
students __________________ (you study) with?
The phone________________ (not ring).
My Dad _________________
(not have) his lunch now.
The kids_________________ (not study) tomorrow.
It_______________________ (not rain) today.
C) Complete these sentences below using either
the Present Simple or Present Continuous.
1. (Play) I_____________ golf every weekend.
2. (Play) The children__________________
outside at the moment.
3. (Work)
Harry__________________ today.
4. (Work) You can’t
borrow my lawnmower because it doesn’t _____________
5. (Make) Smells good!
What _______you __________________?
6. (Make) My husband
never___________ me breakfast.
7. (Live) Pauline
__________________ in Hong Kong.
8. (Live)Do you still ____________
with your parents?
9. _________________________(you/come) tonight?
10. _____________________(he/eat) rice every
day?
11. ____________________ (work) at the moment.
12. ____________________ (he/come) to London
often?
13. He___________________ (play) tennis now.
D) What time is it?. Write the time in two
different ways.
2:45
p.m.______________________________
11:35 a.m._____________________________
______________________________
_____________________________
3:30 a.m.______________________________ 8:00 p.m.______________________________
______________________________
E) Could you please tell me how to get from city hall to the school? Write sentences giving directions.
To get from city hall
to the school, first you__________________________________________
Then you_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
The school
is__________________________________________________________________
F) Write advices on means of transportation
using have to/ has to/ don’t have to/ doesn’t have to
1. People
______________ take a Bella Vista bus to go from Costa Verde Mall to plaza
Republica.
2. Mary_____________
to take a subway to go work. She drives her own car.
3. A tourist__________________
take a taxi to go to the airport from Kristoff Hotel.
4. I__________________ take a taxi to go from Cevaz to Las Mercedes Church.
G) Write the questions and sentences by putting
the words in the correct order.
1. Sally / play / volleyball / Can / us
/ with/?
____________________________________________________________
2. phone / I / please / your / Could /use/?
____________________________________________________________
3. close /Peter/ that door. / can’t
____________________________________________________________
4. go / We all / can / to / the game.
____________________________________________________________
5. join
/Could / your/ drama club / I/?
_____________________________________________________________
H) Read
the description. What clothes are these?
We wear them to keep our hands warm. They’re__________
We
wear it to keep our heads warm. It’s a_______________
We
wrap it around our necks in winter. It’s a_____________
'Levis'
and 'Wranglers' are ___________________________
Men
usually wear one around their necks. It’s a_______
We
wear them on our feet under footwear. They’re____________
It
has buttons up the front, a collar, sleeves and is often white. It’s a_______
Level 16
LEVEL WC 16
REVIEW
CEVAZ
A) The first sentence is in the ACTIVE VOICE. Choose the most correct way of saying the same thing in the PASSIVE VOICE:
1. They were interviewing her for the job.
She ________________ for the job.
was being interviewed
was interviewed
has been interviewed
2. Tom is writing the letter.
The letter ________________ by Tom.
was written
is being written
has been written
3. Everyone understands English.
English ________________ by everyone.
is understood
has been understood
was understood
4. The employees brought up this issue during the meeting.
This issue ________________ by the employees during the meeting.
has been brought up
is brought up
was brought up
5. The professor told him not to talk in class.
He ________________ by the professor not to talk in class.
has been told
was told
was being told
6. They say that women are smarter than men.
Women ________________ to be smarter than men.
were being said
were said
are said
7. The fire has destroyed the house.
The house ________________ by the fire.
has been destroyed
was being destroyed
is destroyed
8. She would have told you.
You ________________ by her.
would have been told
would be told
were being told
B) Complete the exercise with the correct forms of the phrasal verbs in the boxes. (You may need to change the tense of some verbs.
hang up let down throw out end up with
1. I just__________ my first issue of Motorcycle Mama. I'm nobody's mama
2. and I don't own a motorcycle, so how did I __________this subscription?
3. Well, my neighbor's son was raising money for his soccer team, and
4. I didn't want to _______ him________ . It's easy to ___________on
5. telemarketers, but it's hard to say no to your friends and neighbors.
get to help out watch out for fall for
6. The magazine company________ me through a friendship. It's one of
7. the ways "persuasion professionals" get us to say yes. Of course it's OK to
8. ____________the local soccer team. But a lot of people_________ scams
9. because of similar techniques.___________ these common scams.
give back find out go along with lay out turn down
1. When someone gives you something, you want to_________ something________
2. This desire to return a favor can cost you money when a
3. telemarketer announces you've won a vacation or a new car. These offers
4. aren't free. When people__________ them, they always____________
5. that there's a tax or a fee to collect the "free" prize. Since they've
6. accepted the offer, they feel obligated to pay. You should ____________
7. these offers_____________ . These are scams!, all too often people
8.___________ money and receive nothing.
fill out count on put on turn up pick out
1. A TV actor will___________ a doctor's white jacket and talk about cough
2. medicine. In a magazine ad, a woman in a business suit will help you
3. ___________the best investment firm. Ads with fake "authority figures" are
4. easy to spot, but there's a new Internet scam that's harder to recognize.
5. The scammer sends e-mails that seem to be from well-known banks. They
6. tell you that a problem with your account has ___________. Then they
7. send you to an Internet site to_________ forms with your account
8. information and password. The site seems to have authority-it looks like a
9. real thing. But a real bank will never ask for your information over the
10. internet. You can____________ that!
C) Fill in the gaps with the correct conditional using the verb in brackets.
1. If you´re late again, you__________ (have) problems with the boss.
2. Do you think I ___________(lose) weight if I eat less pasta?
3. I would go to Rome next summer if you _________(come) with me.
3. If you ________(continue) driving like that you________ (get) a fine.
4. Don´t worry. The dog ________(get) better if you_______ (give) it the medicine.
5. She is so insecure! I´m sure she________ (find) a job if she________ (be) more confident.
6. We________ (can) go to the countryside and have a picnic if the weather was nice.
7. What you_________ (do) if you__________ (find) 500 euros on the street?
8. If I _____________(be) you, I___________ (try) to take things easy.
D) Complete the sentences with the correct Reported Speech sentence.
1. Benjamin: "I often have a big hamburger."
Benjamin says (that) __________________________________________________.
2. Hannah: "They live in Boston."
Hannah said (that)____________________________________________________ .
3. Tyler: "Ian doesn't invite girls to his parties."
Tyler told me (that)____________________________________________________ .
4. Dominic: "She understands Japanese."
Dominic remarks (that)_________________________________________________ ..
5. Christopher: "Do you want to dance?"
Christopher asked me _________________________________________________.
6. Betty: "When did you come?"
Betty wanted to know_________________________________________________ .
7. Mark: "Has John arrived?"
Mark asked me _______________________________________________________.
8. Andrew: "Clean the blue bike!"
Andrew told me______________________________________________________ .
9.Jessica: "Write a text message!"
Jessica told me________________________________________________________ .
10. Karen: "Don't play football in the garden!"
Karen told me ________________________________________________________.
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Word of the Week
acquaintance
noun ac·quain·tance \ə-ˈkwān-tən(t)s\
: someone who is known but who is not a close friend
: the state of knowing someone in a personal or social way : the state of knowing someone as an acquaintance
: knowledge about something
Examples of ACQUAINTANCE
She ran into an old acquaintance at the grocery store.
our family is close acquaintance with our neighbors
He seemed cold at first, but on closer acquaintance I realized that he was just shy.
While he has some acquaintance with the subject, he is not an expert.
taken from: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acquaintance
10 Ice Breaker Questions
Whether you want to start a conversation with a new guy or girl, or you want to get a meeting off to a great start, a good ice breaker can help you make a memorable first impression. It can turn that first encounter with someone new into something wonderful—maybe even a lasting friendship or valuable partnership.
To help you out with ideas for starting a conversation, here are ten of the most effective ice breakers you can use in different scenarios to get a conversation off and running.
“How Are You Doing Today?”
A genuine hello accompanied by a heartwarming, three second smile is one of the most basic, highly effective ice breakers there is.
A genuine hello accompanied by a heartwarming, three second smile is one of the most basic, highly effective ice breakers there is.
“Nice Earrings!”
This comment represents a classic technique that is quite effective for starting a conversation. Regardless of whom you are talking to, saying something genuinely nice about their outfit, accessories, or even mood will usually be received well.
“Does This Shop Always Have Such Long Lines?”
Simply commenting on an unpleasant or uncomfortable situation that you both experience in your immediate surroundings is another effective strategy for starting a conversation.
This comment represents a classic technique that is quite effective for starting a conversation. Regardless of whom you are talking to, saying something genuinely nice about their outfit, accessories, or even mood will usually be received well.
“Does This Shop Always Have Such Long Lines?”
Simply commenting on an unpleasant or uncomfortable situation that you both experience in your immediate surroundings is another effective strategy for starting a conversation.
“Chicago Really Is the Windy City!”Yes. Talk about the weather. It may sound clichéd, but it works wonders in real life. People talk about the weather all the time—it’s a topic everyone has an opinion on.
“Oh, Did You Hear About…”
Kick-start a conversation with a description of an interesting, entertaining and/or funny story. Get right in to your story description and then allow the other person to make a remark or share an opinion of the story.
“What Kind of Drink is That?"
People love eating and drinking. If the person you want to start a conversation with has a nice-looking drink or a delicious-looking burger,
“That’s a Lovely Name; Are You Named After Someone?”
This works especially well in a workplace setting, business meeting, or conference where people are wearing name tags. If he or she has an interesting name, walk up to them and say something like,
“Hello, Do You Work Here?”
This also works well at a workplace or business setting where people are wearing name tags. Even if you know the answer, ask whether he or she works there anyway. If you know some people who work at his or her company or retail store, mention them.
“People Call Me David, but You Can Call Me TONIGHT.”
Okay, telling a joke is easier said than done. Jokes can be tricky, but they’re some of the best conversations starters to throw at someone new. They help the other person see a witty, fun side of your personality.
“Excuse Me, I Just Thought I Should Come Over and Talk to You.”
Sometimes the best and most fun ice breaker is honesty. Walk up to him or her and just be honest. Tell him or her that you want to talk. Point out how awkward and funny the situation actually is for both of you and that you are trying to make the best of it. Honesty really can be the best policy.
Small Talk
What is small talk?Small talk is more of a casual form of conversation that allows people to "breaks the ice" or can be used if there is an awkward silence between 2 people or more people.
Small talk is usually not important.
Examples of small talk for weather, weekend, family, sports, films, people
Using the weather for small talk
Kind of chilly this morning, isn’t it?
What a beautiful morning.
A bit windy, but beautiful.
It’s never that hot at this time of the year.
It’s been raining for weeks.
Is this never going to end?
Using weekend for small talk (for acquaintances and colleagues)
How did you spend the weekend?
Did you do anything special?
How was your weekend?
Using family for small talk (for acquaintances and colleagues)
Robert: How’s Jane doing? I haven’t seen her for ages.
Linda: Oh, she’s fine. She just got a job with the government.
Robert: That’s great news. We should get together one of these days. Sarah would love to see you both, too.
Linda: Sure. That’d be great. …
More examples
How are the kids?
Give my regards to your husband.
Why don’t you come over for dinner one of these days?
Using sports for small talk
David: Did you see the game last night?
Jason: No, I missed it. Was it a good game?
Using films for small talk (for acquaintances and colleagues)
Sarah: Have you seen the Hangover 3? We went to see it last night.
Jane: How was it?
Sarah: Jason thought it was hilarious, but I was a bit disappointed.
More examples
You should definitely go for it. You must see that!
Using people for small talk (for acquaintances and colleagues)
Have you heard? Kitty is getting married.
Don’t tell anyone, but apparently David is going to be promoted. 1
Using the weather for small talk
Kind of chilly this morning, isn’t it?
What a beautiful morning.
A bit windy, but beautiful.
It’s never that hot at this time of the year.
It’s been raining for weeks.
Is this never going to end?
Using weekend for small talk (for acquaintances and colleagues)
How did you spend the weekend?
Did you do anything special?
How was your weekend?
Using family for small talk (for acquaintances and colleagues)
Robert: How’s Jane doing? I haven’t seen her for ages.
Linda: Oh, she’s fine. She just got a job with the government.
Robert: That’s great news. We should get together one of these days. Sarah would love to see you both, too.
Linda: Sure. That’d be great. …
More examples
How are the kids?
Give my regards to your husband.
Why don’t you come over for dinner one of these days?
Using sports for small talkDavid: Did you see the game last night?
Jason: No, I missed it. Was it a good game?
Using films for small talk (for acquaintances and colleagues)
Sarah: Have you seen the Hangover 3? We went to see it last night.
Jane: How was it?
Sarah: Jason thought it was hilarious, but I was a bit disappointed.
More examples
You should definitely go for it. You must see that!
Using people for small talk (for acquaintances and colleagues)
Don’t tell anyone, but apparently David is going to be promoted. 1
Friday, May 15, 2015
Third Conditional
While the first conditional and second conditionals talk about the future. With the third conditional we talk about the past. We talk about a condition in the past that did not happen. That is why there is no possibility for this condition.The third conditional is also like a dream, but with no possibility of the dream coming true.
Examples:
-If I had worked harder at school, I would have got better grades.
-If I had had time, I would have gone to see him. But I didn't have time
Notice that the main clause can contain 'would', 'could' or 'might.
-If I had seen him at the meeting, I would have asked him.
(But he wasn't there so I didn't.)
-If I had seen him at the meeting, I could have asked him.
(But he wasn't there so it wasn't possible.)
-If I had seen him at the meeting, I might have asked him.
(But I'm not sure. Perhaps if the opportunity had arisen.)
We can use the Third Conditional to talk about 'impossible' conditions, impossible because they are in the past and we cannot change what has happened.
Examples:
If she had studied, she would have passed the exam
(but, really we know she didn't study and so she didn't pass)
If I hadn't eaten so much, I wouldn't have felt sick
(but I did eat a lot, and so I did feel sick).
If we had taken a taxi, we wouldn't have missed the plane
Second Conditional
The Second Conditional is used to talk about "impossible” situations in the future.
Examples:
-If we were in London today, we would be able to go to the concert in Hyde Park.
-If I had millions dollars, I'd give a lot to charity.
Note that after I / he/ she /it we often use the subjunctive form 'were' and not 'was'. (Some people think that 'were' is the only 'correct' form but other people think 'was' is equally 'correct‘)
-If she were happy in her job, she wouldn't be looking for another one
-If I were rich, I could travel all around the world.
-If he were any smarter, he would take that job.
The Second Conditional is also used to talk about 'unlikely‘ situations.
Examples:
-If I went to China, I'd visit the Great Wall.
-If I were the President, I'd reduce taxes.
Note that the choice between the first and the second conditional is often a question of the speaker's attitude rather than of facts.
Compare these examples:
Otto thinks these things are possible, Peter doesn't.
Otto – If I win the lottery, I'll buy a big house. (first conditional)
Peter – If I won the lottery, I'd buy a big house. (second conditional)
Note that the 'If clause' can contain the past simple or the past continuous.
-If I were still working in Brighton, I would commute by train.
Note that the main clause can contain "would" "could" or "might".
-If I had the chance to do it again, I would do it differently.
-If we met up for lunch, we could go to that new restaurant.
-If I spoke to him directly, I might be able to persuade him.
IF + SUBJECT + SIMPLE PAST CLAUSE, SUBJECT + WOULD/COULD/MIGHT + VERB IN INFINITIVE
Examples:
-If we were in London today, we would be able to go to the concert in Hyde Park.
-If I had millions dollars, I'd give a lot to charity.
Note that after I / he/ she /it we often use the subjunctive form 'were' and not 'was'. (Some people think that 'were' is the only 'correct' form but other people think 'was' is equally 'correct‘)
-If she were happy in her job, she wouldn't be looking for another one
-If I were rich, I could travel all around the world.
-If he were any smarter, he would take that job.
The Second Conditional is also used to talk about 'unlikely‘ situations.
Examples:
-If I went to China, I'd visit the Great Wall.
-If I were the President, I'd reduce taxes.
Note that the choice between the first and the second conditional is often a question of the speaker's attitude rather than of facts.Compare these examples:
Otto thinks these things are possible, Peter doesn't.
Otto – If I win the lottery, I'll buy a big house. (first conditional)
Peter – If I won the lottery, I'd buy a big house. (second conditional)
Note that the 'If clause' can contain the past simple or the past continuous.
-If I were still working in Brighton, I would commute by train.
Note that the main clause can contain "would" "could" or "might".-If I had the chance to do it again, I would do it differently.
-If we met up for lunch, we could go to that new restaurant.
-If I spoke to him directly, I might be able to persuade him.
IF + SUBJECT + SIMPLE PAST CLAUSE, SUBJECT + WOULD/COULD/MIGHT + VERB IN INFINITIVE
WE Level 07
LEVEL WE 07
CEVAZ
REVIEW
1. Choose the present simple or the present
continuous - it could be positive, negative or question
1) (you/come) tonight?
___________________________________________
2) (he/eat) rice every day?
___________________________________________
3) I (work) at the moment.
___________________________________________
4) (he/come) to London often?
___________________________________________
5) He (play) tennis now.
___________________________________________
6) (you/come) to the cinema later?
___________________________________________
7) They (not/come) to the party tomorrow.
___________________________________________
8) He (not/play) golf now.
___________________________________________
9) (you/play) tennis this Sunday?
___________________________________________
10) They (go) to a restaurant every Saturday.
___________________________________________
2. Complete the following sentences with words
from the table.
Staple
food grasslands crop costal soybean oats cereal meal beans lentils
|
1) Corn is a famous _________ in Mexico.
2) In Venezuela, cattle are mostly
raised in the_____________ region known as Los Llanos.
3) Tofu, a popular food in Japan, is made out of ___________ curd.
4) One of the main ingredients in granola is toasted _________.
5) Most people in Italy eat pasta every day. It´s their_______________.
6) Rice, wheat, corn, millet and oats are type of____________.
7) In the _________ region of my country, people eat a lot of fish, because they are near the sea.
8) Nutritionists recommend eating five small _______ a day in order to bust your metabolism.
9) __________ and 10)_________ are legumes.
3) Tofu, a popular food in Japan, is made out of ___________ curd.
4) One of the main ingredients in granola is toasted _________.
5) Most people in Italy eat pasta every day. It´s their_______________.
6) Rice, wheat, corn, millet and oats are type of____________.
7) In the _________ region of my country, people eat a lot of fish, because they are near the sea.
8) Nutritionists recommend eating five small _______ a day in order to bust your metabolism.
9) __________ and 10)_________ are legumes.
3. Complete the sentences, put the verb into
the correct form, positive or negative. (simple past tense)
1.
It was warm, so I _________ off my coat. (take)
2. The film wasn't very good. I____________ it very much. (enjoy)
3. I knew Sarah was very busy, so I____________ her. (disturb)
4. I was very tired, so I_____________ to bed early. (go)
5. The bed was very uncomfortable. I_______________ very well. (sleep)
6. Sue wasn't hungry, so she ________________
anything. (eat)
7. We went to Kate's house but she ____________
at home. (be)
8. It was a funny situation but nobody _____________
(laugh)
9. The window was open and a bird _____________
into the room. (fly)
10. The hotel wasn't very expensive. It _____________
very much. (cost)
4. Complete the sentences with the verb in
brackets in past simple or present perfect.
1. She loves Paris. She __________________(be)
there many times.
2. Bill _______________(work) in that company
for 3 years. (He still works there).
3. They ______________(go) to London on holiday
last summer.
4. I ________________ (read) that book. It´s good.
5. His parents _______________(be) here
yesterday.
6. They ___________ (go) to Germany when he
__________ (be) only 4.
7. ___________you ___________ (watch) any film
last night?
8. I _________________ (have) a couple of
toasts for breakfast this morning.
9. He ________________ (live) in Rome since he
was a teenager.
10. The house looks different. _________you
___________ (paint) it?
5. Put the verbs into the correct
form (present perfect simple).
1.
I
____________________(not / work) today.
2.
We
__________________(buy) a new lamp.
3.
We__________________
(not / plan) our holiday yet.
4.
Where
_______________(be / you) ?
5.
He
___________________(write) five letters.
6. Complete the following sentences
with time expressions “before” or “after”. Then rewrite the sentence using the
other word.
1) Paul and Sheila will walk their dog__________ going to bed.
_____________________________________________________
2) I will brush my teeth________ I have my meal.
_____________________________________________________
3) The manager will make a decision________ he
evaluates all the pros and cons.
_____________________________________________________
4) I will look at the map carefully_________ I
drive to Merida.
_____________________________________________________
7. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING THE
CORRECT FORM OF THE ADJECTIVES IN PARENTHESES. ADD THAN, THE OR AS WHERE
NECESSARY.
EXAMPLES: A mile is longer than
a kilometer (long)
Today
isn’t as sunny as yesterday. (sunny)
What’s
the best holiday you’ve ever had?
(good)
1) Baseball is one of _________________________
sport in the USA. (popular)
2) She’s much _________________________ her
brother. (serious)
3) He wasn’t as _________________________ he
usually is. (friendly)
4) That was _________________________ film I’ve
ever seen. (good)
5) He’s much _________________________ any of
his brothers. (generous)
6) You aren’t as _________________________ you
think you are. (clever)
7) Where’s _________________________ place in
the world? (hot)
8) Debbie is far _________________________ she
used to be. (self-confident)
9) My brother is one of
_________________________ people I know. (strange)
10) Which is _________________________
building in the world? (tall)
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Phrasal Verbs
The term phrasal verb is commonly applied to two or three distinct but related constructions in English: a verb and a particle and/or a preposition co-occur forming a single semantic unit.
One can discern at least three main types of phrasal verb constructions depending upon whether the verb combines with a preposition, a particle, or both. The words constituting the phrasal verb constructions in the following examples are in bold:
Verb + preposition (prepositional phrasal verbs)
a. Who is looking after the kids? – after is a preposition that introduces the prepositional phrase after the kids.
b. They pick on Alex. – on is a preposition that introduces the prepositional phrase on Alex.
c. I ran into an old friend. – into is a preposition that introduces the prepositional phrase into an old friend.
Verb + particle (particle phrasal verbs)
a. They brought that up twice. – up is a particle, not a preposition.
b. You should think it over. – over is a particle, not a preposition.
c. Why does he always dress down? – down is a particle, not a preposition.
Verb + particle + preposition (particle-prepositional phrasal verbs)
a. Who can put up with that? – up is a particle and with is a preposition.
b. She is looking forward to a rest. – forward is a particle and to is a preposition.
c. The other tanks were bearing down on my panther. – down is a particle and on is a preposition. 1
Transitive and Intransitive Phrasal Verbs 2
Phrasal Verbs cand be Transitive or Intransitive.
Transitive and Intransitive Phrasal Verbs 2
Intransitive phrasal verbs have no direct object. (A direct object is “acted upon” by the verb).
Examples of intransitive phrasal verbs:
I woke up at 10:30 AM.
You can come over to my house after school.
He’s going back to Russia next month.
Examples of intransitive phrasal verbs:
I woke up at 10:30 AM.
You can come over to my house after school.
He’s going back to Russia next month.
Examples of transitive phrasal verbs (direct object is in green):
You need to fill out this form to register for the course. (fill out = complete)
I’m going to cut down on fast food this year. (cut down on = reduce)
Check out that website – it’s really great! (check out = look at, go to)
Separable and Inseparable Transitive Phrasal Verbs:
Some transitive phrasal verbs are separable. The object is placed between the verb and the preposition.
Example:
I talked my mother into letting me borrow the car.
She looked the phone number up.
Some transitive phrasal verbs are inseparable. The object is placed after the preposition.
Example:
I ran into an old friend yesterday.
They are looking into the problem.
BE CAREFUL! Some transitive phrasal verbs can take an object in both places. I looked the number up in the phone book.
I looked up the number in the phone book.
WARNING! Although many phrasal verbs can take an object in both places, you must put the object between the verb and the preposition if the object is a pronoun.
Example:
I looked the number up in the phone book.
I looked up the number in the phone book.
I looked it up in the phone book. correct
I looked up it in the phone book. incorrect 3
ADVICE: Use a Phrasal Verb Dictionary to learn which phrasal verbs are separable or
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Word of the Week
masterful \MASS-ter-ful\
adjective
Definition
1
a : inclined and usually competent to act as masterb : suggestive of a domineering nature
2
: having or reflecting the skills of a master
1
a : inclined and usually competent to act as masterb : suggestive of a domineering nature
2
: having or reflecting the skills of a master
Examples
"The San Carlos-based author is a masterful storyteller, and her command of language, plot and character come together brilliantly…." — Georgia Rowe, San Jose (California) Mercury News, March 20, 2015
"The San Carlos-based author is a masterful storyteller, and her command of language, plot and character come together brilliantly…." — Georgia Rowe, San Jose (California) Mercury News, March 20, 2015
Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in thecountry's armed forces. The holiday, which is observed every year on the last Monday of May, was formerly known as Decoration Day and originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the war. By the 20th century, Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who died while in the military service. It typically marks the start of the summer vacation season, while Labor Day marks its end.Traditional observance
On Memorial Day, the flag of the United States is raised briskly to the top of the staff and then solemnly lowered to the half-staff position, where it remains only until noon. It is then raised to full-staff for the remainder of the day.
The half-staff position remembers the more than one million men and women who gave their lives in service of their country. At noon, their memory is raised by the living, who resolve not to let their sacrifice be in vain, but to rise up in their stead and continue the fight for liberty and justice for all.
Many people visit cemeteries and memorials, particularly to honor those who have died in military service. Many volunteers place an American flag on each grave in national cemeteries. Since this is a three-day weekend, many Americans have picnics in local parks or have barbecues on their backyards
For many Americans, the central event is attending one of the thousands of parades held on Memorial Day in large and small cities all over the country. Most of these feature marching bands and an overall military theme with the National Guard and other servicemen participating along with veterans and military vehicles from various wars.
Rememberance Poppy
The remembrance poppy (Papaver rhoeas) has been used since 1921 to commemorate soldiers who have died in war. Inspired by the World War I poem "In Flanders Fields", after the first public use, and campaign for their use, by Moina Michael, they were initially adopted by the American Legion to commemorate American soldiers killed in that war (1914–1918).
For many Americans, the central event is attending one of the thousands of parades held on Memorial Day in large and small cities all over the country. Most of these feature marching bands and an overall military theme with the National Guard and other servicemen participating along with veterans and military vehicles from various wars.
Rememberance Poppy
The Indianapolis 500Saturday, May 9, 2015
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