Sunday, March 8, 2009

Learn to Write English Clearly and Correctly

http://www.say-it-in-english.com/Lesson13.html

Too many words to learn

Exercise A: Circle the correct form of 'to' in the following sentences. Write the corrected sentence on the line.
1. I need (to, too, two) go (to, too, two) the store (to, too, two) buy (to, too, two) dozen eggs.
ANSWER: I need to go to the store to buy two dozen eggs
2. (To, Too, Two) many criminals spend (to, too, two) little time in jail for failing (to, too, two) obey the law.
ANSWER: Too many criminals spend to little time in jail for failing to obey the law
3. (To, Too, Two) months ago, I drove (to, too, two) Virginia (to, too, two) visit my daughter.
Two months ago, I drove to Virginia to visit my daughter
4. George decided the test was (to, too, two) easy for him, but he waited (to, too, two) hours (to, too, two) take it (to, too, two) the teacher's desk.
ANSWER: George decided the test was too easy for him but he waited two hours to take it to the teacher’s desk.
5. Three drinks is (to, too, two) (to, too, two) many (to, too, two) have (to, too, two) be able (to, too, two) drive safely.
ANSWER: Three drinks is too many to have to be able to drive safely.
Exercise B: Circle the correct word in the parentheses ( ) below. Write the corrected sentence on the line.
1. The coach said (its, it's) up to me to decide if (their, they're) going to run or pass the ball.
ANSWER: The coach said it's up to me to decide if they're going to run or pass the ball.
2. (Their, They're) going to invite me to (their, they're) party so I can learn (whose, who's) getting married next.
ANSWER: They're going to invite me to their party so I can learn who's getting married next.
3. "Put (your, you're) gloves and boots on if (your, you're) going to play in the snow," Mother said.
ANSWER: "Put your gloves and boots on if you're going to play in the snow," Mother said.
4. (Whose, Who's) taking (your, you're) children to the park if (its, it's) raining?
ANSWER: Who's taking your children to the park if it's raining?
5. The company picked (its, it's) new president by asking the workers who (their, they're) choice would be.
ANSWER: The company picked its new president by asking the workers who their choice would be.

Examination: Choose the correct word from the ones you have studied in this lesson to complete the following sentences: to, too, two, its, it's, your, you're, their, they're, whose. who's
1. The check arrived too late for the family whose electricity would be turned off.
2. Your two rear tires have too little air in them for you to drive safely.
3. When dancers go to auditions, they're expected to take their own shoes.
4. it’s too easy to blame others for your mistakes.
5. If you're finished with this lesson now, you can give it to another person.
6. "It's my party and I'll cry if I want to."
7. The umpire cried, "You're out!" as the catcher tagged the runner.
8. who’s going for a drink after work and whose car will we take?
9. They're sure they lost their two children in the busy mall.
10. I talked to my neighbors about buying their two dogs, but one is too ugly and the other is too old.

QUIZZES

http://www.bbc.co.uk/apps/ifl/worldservice/quiznet/quizengine?ContentType=text/html;quiz=115_phrasals

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Saturday, March 7, 2009

Phrasal Verbs

http://a4esl.org/q/j/ck/fb-phrasalverbs.html



Phrasal Verbs

Choose the correct particle for the phrasal verb:
Down, In, Into, Off, On, Out and Up:

1. I am tired because I stayed (UP) all night studying.
2. Please write (DOWN) your name and address here.
3. It's a very fancy party, so you will have to dress (UP)
4. He put (ON) his shoes.
5. He fell (DOWN) and hurt his knee.
6. The effects of the medicine wore (OFF) and the pain returned.
7. He made (UP) his mind not to go to the party.
8. It's starting to rain. Please bring (IN) the laundry.
9. I grew (UP) in New York.
10. Men used to always take (OFF) their hats when they entered someone's house.
11. May I call (ON) you tomorrow afternoon?
12. Please hurry (UP) or we will miss the bus.
13. I bumped (INTO) an old friend yesterday afternoon
14. We are almost out of gas. Let's fill (UP) the tank.
15. Cheer (UP)! Things can't be all that bad.
16. You are driving way too fast. Please slow (DOWN).
17. Please turn (ON) the heater. It's getting cold.
18. Please speak (UP). I can't hear you very well.
19. The car crashed into the tree and burst (INTO) flames.
20. This truck runs (ON) diesel.
21. Jim asked Jane (OUT) on a date.
22. He carefully scraped (OFF) the old paint before repainting the chair.
23. The thieves tried to break (IN) and steal the paintings.
24. Look (OUT)! There's a car coming.
25. He drank too much whiskey and passed (OUT) on the floor.
26. You can count (ON) him to be on time.
27. He sank his teeth (INTO) the cake.
28. The boy burst (INTO) the room with a smile on his face.
29. Please clean (UP) this room. It's really dirty.
30. Is that a true story or did you make it (UP)?
31. The man beat me (UP) and took away all my money.
32. They locked (UP) the prisoner.
33. The murderer broke (OUT) of prison.
34. The workmen knocked (DOWN) that old building.
35. After the rain stopped, the sun came (OUT).
36. The driver was tired and dozed (OFF) at the wheel.
37. In the old days, men often stood (UP) when a lady entered the room.
38. Something just came (UP), so I can't go to the party tonight.
39. Jane is sad since she just broke (UP) with her boyfriend.
40. I wouldn't rule (OUT) that possibility.
41. The door was locked and there was a sign that said "Keep (OUT)."
42. She has been saving (UP) her money to buy a new car.
43. I forgot to pay my bill, so the water company shut (OFF) my water.
44. The strong wind blew (DOWN) the tree.
45. My button has come off. Could you please sew it (ON)?
46. The teacher pointed (OUT) my mistakes.
47. The painter lost his balance and fell (OFF) the roof.
48. The story leaked (OUT) and appeared in the next day's newspaper.
49. He put a poster (UP) on the wall.
50. She was almost run (DOWN) by a drunk driver.
51. If you are free tomorrow afternoon, please drop (IN) for a visit.
52. We have used (UP) all the sugar. Please go buy some more.
53. The teacher handed the test papers (OUT) to the students.
54. Please hold (ON) a moment. I'll be ready soon.
55. His new boss told him to shave (OFF) his beard.
56. He lived (ON) nothing but bread and water for three weeks.
57. The reason your TV doesn't work is because you forgot to plug it (IN).
58. You can save electricity by turning (OFF) unnecessary lights.
59. The sun usually comes (UP) at 5:30 this time of year.
60. Put (ON) the kettle. Let's have a cup of tea.
61. We cut (DOWN) the tree, then cut it up into firewood.
62. The picnic was called (OFF) because of the rain.
63. What a mess! Please clean this up and throw (OUT) the garbage.
64. We have run (OUT) of gasoline. The tank is totally empty.
65. May I sit (DOWN). I feel very tired.
66. The barking dog scared (OFF) the burglar.


MEANS:

WEAR OFF: If a feeling or the effect of something wears off, it gradually disappears:Most patients find that the numbness from the injection wears off after about an hour.

FILL UP: to become full, or to make something become full:The seats in the hall were filling up fast.

COUNT ON: to be confident that you can depend on someone:You can always count on Michael in a crisis.

LOCK UP: to put someone in a prison or a hospital for people who are mentally ill:Murderers should be locked up for life.

SINK INTO: If a liquid or soft substance sinks into something solid, it gradually passes into it through its surface:You'd better wipe up that coffee you spilled on the carpet before it sinks in.

KEEP OUT: to not go in a place, or to stop someone or something from going into a place:Building work in progress. Keep out!

SCARE OFF: to make a person or an animal so frightened that they go away:Don't make too much noise or you'll scare away the birds.

Gaza Conflict

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7926413.stm





THE WORLD TODAY

Maybe, our country are not faced with disasters like those witnessed in the (franja de gaza), but not really that far, we live daily forced displacement, killings, natural disasters, the fight against drug trafficking, but little to say about the moral stays in Colombia.

Really, the Palestinians with the Israelis are fighting for their land regardless of how they do, today we see children mutilated inconceivable by missiles, to see families who have nothing left, perhaps not killing this way in Colombia but every day things happen that leave a lot to think about. Will we have anything to envy from Hammas army when we have illegal groups outside the law in pursuit of our farmers for not growing our food and what to say Extortion that are of daily living for these groups or what the government in order to know who are against or who are in favor. We cannot do that we know nothing or that nothing is happening around us when we have a country managed to achieve or idealized democratic security.

on the other hand if we find that there is like educating our children, when not on TV but we have to offer images of bloody death when it could be changed by a program of investment education, but not enough to state this because everything goes to war we live daily. In addition, I can say about it is that we must reflect on our current situation does not think that this is not with us that everything is in the hands of the government when it actually happens in Colombia is as serious as what is happening in Middle East, although we believe that we are far these are united by the truth which is called war, impunity, massacres, pain, misery and poverty.

Finally, things are not clear but think that in the future, our children who will have to confront a crisis far more daunting than we are living, do not forget that they have no power but the majorities and minorities who own the money to do as you like, the people united will never be defeated.


María Victoria Carvajal Hoyos



Portfolio Action Plan

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Friday, February 27, 2009


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