GRAMMAR 3 Flashcards
Para dar un reporte WENT cambia a
HAD GONE
Para dar un reporte WILL cambia a
WOULD
Para dar un reporte CAN cambia a
COULD
Para dar un reporte MAY cambia a
MIGHT
Para dar un reporte MUST cambia a
HAD TO
Para dar un reporte HAVE TO cambia a
HAD TO
Para dar un reporte los modales que terminan en RIA WOULD, COULD, MIGHT, SHOULD, OUGHT TO, MUST HAVE no cambian
Los que terminan en ria no cambian a la hora de dar un reporte
It’s Jack. I”m stuck in traffic. I”ll be there as soon as I can
Jack said that he WAS STUCK IN TRAFFIC and that he WOULD BE there as soon as he COULD.
It’s Melanie. I have another meeting at 8:30. I may be late
Melanie said that she HAD ANOTHER MEETING at 8:30 and that she MIGHT BE LATE.
This is Allison. I can’t come in today. My son isn’t feeling well
Allison said that she COULDN’T COME IN today because her son WASN’T FEELING WELL
It’s Alex. I have to make some copies. I”ll be there by 9:15
Alex said that he HAD TO MAKE SOME COPIES and that he WOULD BE there by 9:15
Complete with a form of say, ask, or tell
She XXXXX the waiter if she could pay with a credit card
She asked the waiter if she could pay with a credit card
Complete with a form of say, ask, or tell
We XXXXXX that we would come back later when they were less busy
We said that we would come back later when they were less busy
Complete with a form of say, ask, or tell
He XXXXX his friends that he would be a few minutes late
He told his friends that he would be a few minutes late
Complete with a form of say, ask, or tell
He XXXX to her teacher that she needed a bit more time
He said to her teacher that she needed a bit more time
Complete with a form of say, ask, or tell
He xxxxxxx to the clerk that it was the longest he’d ever had to wait on line
He said to the clerk that it was the longest he’d ever had to wait on line
Complete with a form of say, ask, or tell
I xxxxxx them if they enjoyed the movie
I asked them if they enjoyed the movie
Sonia: “Oh, Robert, I saw Paul at the supermarket.”
Sonia told Robert that
Sonia told Robert that she had seen Paul at the supermarket
The salesperson: “Neil, the video cameras may go on sale tomorrow.”
The salesperson told Neil that
The salesperson told Neil that the video cameras might go on sale tomorrow.
Caroline: “Can I turn on the TV?”
Caroline asked if
Caroline asked if she could turn on the TV
Allen: “OK, kids, you have to clean up your toys.”
Allen told the kids that
they had to clean up their toys
Professor Johnson: "Class, did you complete the assignment?" Professor Johnson asked the class whether
they had completed the assignment
they had completed their assignment
“My client cannot be guilty of the charges.” —The attorney (maintain)
The attorney maintained that his client couldn’t be guilty of the charges
“There is no scientific evidence of negative side effects.” —Smith Pharmaceuticals (explain)
Smith Pharmaceuticals explained that there was no scientific evidence of negative side effects
Smith Pharmaceuticals explained that there wasn’t scientific evidence of negative side effects
“We may have to lay off some employees.” —Strauss-Lyon, Inc. (announce)
Strauss-Lyon, Inc. announced that they might have to lay off some employees
My team will make the championships this year!” —Coach Moore (exclaim)
Coach Moore exclaimed that his team would make the championships this year
“There aren’t enough services for poor families.” —Anna Graham, Director of City Kids (complain)
Anna Graham, director of City Kids, complained that there weren’t enough services for poor families
Anna Graham, director of City Kids, complained that there were not enough services for poor families
Her son is two yearS old. She has a …..
two-year old son.
The movie lasts ninety minuteS. It’s a …
ninety-minute movie
The test has fifty questionS. It’s a …
fifty-question test
Her dress is light blue. It’s a ….
light-blue dress
The author is well known. He’s a …
well-known author
(AGREE THE STATEMENT)
I’ve never been to Ulan Bator
I haven’t either
Neither have I
Me neither
(AGREE THE STATEMENT)
I can’t figure this out
I can’t either
Neither can I
Me neither
(AGREE THE STATEMENT)
I loved going there!
I did too
So did I
Me too
(AGREE THE STATEMENT)
I have to get some cash.
I do too
So do I
Me too
(AGREE THE STATEMENT)
I’m getting really tired.
I am too
So am I
Me too
(AGREE THE STATEMENT)
I used to travel more.
I did too
So did I
Me too
(AGREE THE STATEMENT)
I’ll call her tomorrow.
I will too
So will I
Me too
(AGREE THE STATEMENT)
I’m not going to tell her she’s late
I am not either
Neither am I
Me neither
(AGREE THE STATEMENT)
I don’t really like the fast pace of life in the city.
I don’t either
Neither do I
Me neither
(AGREE THE STATEMENT)
I’m really annoyed by smoking in restaurants.
I am too
So am I
Me too
(AGREE THE STATEMENT)
I try to be courteous about using my cell phone.
I do too
So do I
Me too
(AGREE THE STATEMENT)
I can’t understand why people talk during movies
I can’t either
Neither can I
Me neither
(AGREE THE STATEMENT)
I speak up when something bothers me.
I do too
So do I
Me too
(AGREE THE STATEMENT)
I don’t have time to get involved with my community
I don’t either
Neither do I
Me neither
(AGREE THE STATEMENT)
I would consider donating my organs.
I would too
So would I
Me too.
(REESCRIBA USANDO LA PALABRA ENTRE PARÉNTESIS)
John Coltrane was a great jazz musician, and so was Miles Davis. (too)
John Coltrane was a great jazz musician, and Miles Davis was too
(REESCRIBA USANDO LA PALABRA ENTRE PARÉNTESIS)
The restaurant doesn’t allow smoking, and neither does the bar. (not either)
The restaurant doesn’t allow smoking, and the bar doesn’t either
The restaurant doesn’t allow smoking, and the bar does not either
(REESCRIBA USANDO LA PALABRA ENTRE PARÉNTESIS)
Her company has adopted a casual dress code on Fridays, and his has too. (so)
Her company has adopted a casual dress code on Fridays, and so has his (OJO NO TERMINA EN HE)
.
(REESCRIBA USANDO LA PALABRA ENTRE PARÉNTESIS)
Shorts aren’t appropriate in the office, and neither are jeans. (not either)
Shorts aren’t appropriate in the office, and jeans aren’t either
Shorts aren’t appropriate in the office, and jeans are not either
(REESCRIBA USANDO LA PALABRA ENTRE PARÉNTESIS)
She was annoyed by his behavior, and we were too. (so)
She was annoyed by his behavior, and so were we
(REESCRIBA USANDO LA PALABRA ENTRE PARÉNTESIS)
We’ve decided to volunteer, and so have they. (too)
We’ve decided to volunteer, and they have too
(REESCRIBA USANDO LA PALABRA ENTRE PARÉNTESIS)
Dave Clark doesn’t like the city, and we don’t either. (neither)
Dave Clark doesn’t like the city, and neither do we
(REESCRIBA USANDO LA PALABRA ENTRE PARÉNTESIS)
We’re not going on vacation this summer, and they’re not either. (neither)
We’re not going on vacation this summer, and neither are they
(REESCRIBA USANDO LA PALABRA ENTRE PARÉNTESIS)
Both Vilnius and Riga have large historic districts. (so)
Vilnius has large historic districts and so does Riga
El has es de TENER nunca de HABER
(REESCRIBA USANDO LA PALABRA ENTRE PARÉNTESIS)
Both Bangkok and São Paulo face many problems caused by too much traffic. (so)
Bangkok faces many problems caused by too much traffic, and so does São Paulo
(REESCRIBA USANDO LA PALABRA ENTRE PARÉNTESIS)
Both Athens and Barcelona have hosted the Olympic Games in the past. (too)
Athens has hosted the Olympic Games in the past, and Barcelona has too
(REESCRIBA USANDO LA PALABRA ENTRE PARÉNTESIS)
Vancouver and Taipei don’t ever get very cold. (neither)
Vancouver doesn’t ever get very cold and neither does Taipei
(REESCRIBA USANDO LA PALABRA ENTRE PARÉNTESIS)
Mexico City and Tokyo won’t experience a decrease in their populations any time soon. (not either)
Mexico City won’t experience a decrease in its population any time soon, and Tokyo won’t either
Mexico City will not experience a decrease in its population any time soon, and Tokyo will not either
(REESCRIBA USANDO LA PALABRA ENTRE PARÉNTESIS)
Both Hong Kong and Rio de Janeiro are famous for their physical beauty. (so)
Hong Kong is famous for its physical beauty, and so is Rio de Janeiro
(REESCRIBA USANDO LA PALABRA ENTRE PARÉNTESIS)
Prague and Krakow attract people who like great architecture. (too)
Prague attracts people who like great architecture, and Krakow does too
(REESCRIBA USANDO LA PALABRA ENTRE PARÉNTESIS)
The Prado Museum in Madrid and the Louvre in Paris shouldn’t be missed. (neither)
The Prado Museum in Madrid shouldn’t be missed and neither should the Louvre in Paris
(REESCRIBA USANDO LA PALABRA ENTRE PARÉNTESIS)
Tokyo and Mexico City haven’t lost their places among the world’s largest cities yet. (not either)
Tokyo hasn’t lost its place among the world’s largest cities yet, and Mexico hasn’t either.
(COMBINE USANDO POSESIVO Y GERUNDIO)
He sleeps in class. What do you think about it?
What do you think about his sleeping in class?
(COMBINE USANDO POSESIVO Y GERUNDIO)
They complain all the time. I’m so tired of it.
I’m so tired of their complaining all the time
(COMBINE USANDO POSESIVO Y GERUNDIO)
We take calls during dinner. Our father objects to it.
Our father objects to our taking calls during dinner
(COMBINE USANDO POSESIVO Y GERUNDIO)
Julie’s husband checks his PDA constantly. Julie can’t stand it.
Julie can’t stand her husband’s checking his PDA constantly
(COMBINE USANDO POSESIVO Y GERUNDIO)
Patricia’s co-workers call her Patty. Patricia resents it.
Patricia resents her co-workers’ calling her Patty
(COMBINE USANDO POSESIVO Y GERUNDIO)
I hum while I work. Do you mind?
Do you mind my humming while I work?
(COMBINE USANDO POSESIVO Y GERUNDIO)
You are late so often. Mr. Yu objects to it.
Mr. Yu objects to your being late so often
FRASES PARA SOPORTAR MI PUNTO DE VISTA
For example, for instance, another example is
FRASES PARA OFRECER OPINIÓN DE EXPERTOS
According to; states that
FRASES PARA DISCUTIR ARGUMENTOS DE OTROS
No offense but; it’s true that….however; It can be argued that …. however; some people think that … however
FRASES PARA CONCLUIR
In conclusion; to sum up; In summary
REPORTING VERBS
ARGUE; BELIEVE; CONCLUDE; POINT OUT (SEÑALAR, OPINAR); REPORT; SAY; STATE
COMMON EXPRESSIONS
ACORDING TO; IN GUSTAVO’S OPINION; AS SHE EXPLAINS; FROM ARIEL’S POINT OF VIEW
(CORRIJA LA POSICIÓN DEL ADVERBIO)
When the game was over, he left quickly the court.
MODIFICA AL VERBO
When the game was over, he quickly left the court
When the game was over, he left the court quickly
(CORRIJA LA POSICIÓN DEL ADVERBIO)
As she drove into town, she sang to herself softly.
CORRECT
(CORRIJA LA POSICIÓN DEL ADVERBIO)
The meeting was suddenly postponed after the CEO arrived.
CORRECT
(CORRIJA LA POSICIÓN DEL ADVERBIO)
They pretended noisily to wash the dinner dishes as they listened in on the conversation.
They pretended to wash the dinner dishes noisily as they listened in on the conversation
They pretended to noisily wash the dinner dishes as they listened in on the conversation
.
(CORRIJA LA POSICIÓN DEL ADVERBIO)
He congratulated her for her nicely presented report.
CORRECT
(CORRIJA LA POSICIÓN DEL ADVERBIO)
They entered quietly the room and sat in the corner.
They entered the room quietly and sat in the corner
They quietly entered the room and sat in the corner
(CORRIJA LA POSICIÓN DEL ADVERBIO)
You should hear her. She can very well sing.
You should hear her. She can sing very well
(CORRIJA LA POSICIÓN DEL ADVERBIO)
I’m sorry to say, but your presentation was poorly prepared
CORRECT
(CORRIJA LA POSICIÓN DEL ADVERBIO)
She opened the letter and then left suddenly the room.
She opened the letter and then left the room suddenly
She opened the letter and then suddenly left the room
(CORRIJA LA POSICIÓN DEL ADVERBIO)
I opened slowly the door and walked out of the room.
I slowly opened the door and walked out of the room
I opened the door slowly and walked out of the room
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