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    Phrasal Verbs

    THE ULTIMATE PHRASAL VERB BOOK Contents........................................................................... 4 7. FOCUS ON: separable phrasal verbs with long objects ...................................................................... 45 TO THE TEACHER ...................................................... 6 cut up .................................................................. 45 hold up ................................................................ 46 let out ........

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    Count If Monte Cristo

    ---------------------- Date--------------- Verbs A verb is a word used to express action, condition, or a state of being. An action verb expresses a physical or mehtal action. An action verb that appears with a direct object (a person or thing that receives the action of the verb) is called a transitive verb. An action verb without a direct object is an intransitive verb. A linking verb links the subject of a sentence to a word in the predicate. Some linking verbs are forms of to be, such as am, is

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    English Grammer

    T1 Present tense (I do, he does) I am/verb I am lucky. I like apple He/She/it is/verb+s She is a girl. He loves chocolate. They/you are/verb They are hungry. You always play with us. 1. Facts (something is generally known to be true)  The sun sets in the west. | The sun never sets in the east or south or north, but always in the west. | 2. Repeated actions or habits Colin always plays soccer on Tuesdays. | Colin plays football regularly - every

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    Contrast Analysis

    Czech. As research material I have chosen the short stories by the American writer O. Henry and their Czech translations by Stanislav Klíma. The reasons why I have chosen the genre of a short story are that it is noted for the unity of time, place and action. I believe that due to this fact, the results of my research will give higher evidence of the use of the passive voice since the basis for comparison is unified and compact contrary to, for example, a novel. For the same reason of evidence, I explore

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    Language Notes

    (exhaust fumes, etc.), whereas in Adj+Noun combinations it is usually on the noun (global warming) Practise the pron. of the terms that appear here and elsewhere in the unit. 2. account for = ‘represent’. Find other verb+prep collocations and phrasal verbs in the unit. 3. The verb rise – rose – risen is intransitive (= ‘to go up’) while raise is transitive (‘to put something up’). 5. Note the use of over here (=’in the course of’). Text 1: environmentally damaging: find other Advb+Vb collocations

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    Jack London Love of Life

    Theme: Modal verbs in English GRADUATION PAPER Submitted by: Familiya va ism Scientific advisor: Familiya va ism TASHKENT 2012 Сontent Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………….3 Chapter I. Functions of the modal verbs and their characteristics in the English language 1. Functions and types of the modal verbs…………………………….

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    Syntax and Use of Semi-Modal Verb

    COVER PAGE Table of contents Introduction 3 Chapter 1 Modal and Semi-Modal Verbs: Theoretical Aspect 4 1.1. Modal and Semi-Modal Verbs and Their Different Interpretations 4 1.2. Syntax, Morphology and Scope of semi-modal verbs 7 Chapter 2: Semi-Modal Verb GET: Practical Aspect 12 2.1. Usage: Tense and Aspect 12 2.2. Different Uses of Semi-Modal Verb GET 14 Conclusions 19 Bibliography 20 Introduction

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    Argument Structure in the Verb Phrase (VP) The verb is the head of the VP, that is to say that the verb is the most important part that determines the presence of any other element in the VP. There are different classes of verbs according to the type of event they refer to. Verbs can refer to actions (such as break) or states (such as stand), processes (such as grow), achievements (such as reach), etc. Each event implies the involvement of role players. We therefore say that the verb assigns roles (we call

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    Technical Resume

    When an employer looks at your resume, you've got about 6-10 seconds to make a good impression. To capture the reader's attention, you need to be clear and to-the-point. Be Organized and Logical In addition to reviewing your experience, employers also use the resume to sense whether you are organized, logical, and concise. Make sure your resume is balanced, neat, visually appealing, and flows consistently. Clearly separate sections and emphasize section titles. Keep a Positive Tone Your resume should

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    Spanish

    1. El Alfabeto A B C CH D E F G H I J K L LL M N Ñ O P Q R RR S T U V W X Y Z a a e i o u (Vocales/vowels) be ce che a= a as in father de e= ay as in say e i= ee as in see efe o=o as in go ge u=u as in tulip hache i CH, LL, Ñ, RR --4 letters that are different jota ka K , W---2 borrowed letters ele elle Special Pronounciation eme “c” with “a,o,u” sounds like “k” ene “c” with “e,i” sounds like

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