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The document discusses the uses of the words "like" and "as" in English. It explains that "like" can be used to mean enjoy, describe personality/characteristics, or indicate similarity. It also explains the different uses of "as" as an adverb, conjunction, or preposition. The document provides examples for each use. It concludes with an exercise asking to complete sentences using the correct "like" phrase based on the context.
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This document provides information and examples about using "have something done" and "get something done" structures in English. It begins by explaining that these structures imply passive meaning but are not technically passive forms. They are used when someone wants another person to do something for them or when they will hire someone else to do it. The focus is more on the result than who performs the action. Examples are given comparing active and passive forms. The structure of "have + something + past participle" is explained. More examples demonstrate using this with different verbs. Informal "get something done" is also covered. Exercises provide opportunities to practice using these structures.
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This document discusses the proper use of the terms "by" and "until" when referring to times or deadlines. It explains that "by" is used to indicate something must occur on or before a specified time, like "I need to finish this report by 5pm." Meanwhile, "until" refers to a duration of time, such as "I will be on vacation until next Friday." The document provides examples of correct and incorrect usage of these terms and clarifies the difference between their meanings.
By and until
This document discusses the differences between the words "by" and "until". It provides examples of how each word is used to indicate timeframes. "By" is used to refer to a deadline or specific time something must be completed by, such as "I need to finish this by 5pm". "Until" refers to a period of time stretching from the present until a specified future time, like "I will be on vacation until next Friday". The document emphasizes that "by" indicates an action must be finished at or before a set time, while "until" describes a continuous state or situation lasting up to a point in time.
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The document discusses the present perfect passive voice in English grammar. It describes the present perfect passive voice as describing something that was done in the past without providing full details. It provides the structure of the present perfect passive voice and examples of its use in both affirmative and negative forms as well as questions. Exercises are then provided to practice forming sentences in the present perfect passive voice.
Past continuous passive voice
The document discusses the past continuous passive voice. It provides the structure using "was/were being" or "was/were getting" followed by the past participle. Examples are given for each person and exercises provided for changing sentences from active to passive voice. Key points covered include questioning structures in the passive, changing negatives to passive, and exercises for students to practice.
Like and as
The document discusses the proper uses of the words "like" and "as" in English. It explains that "like" is used as a preposition followed by a noun, while "as" is a conjunction used before a clause with a verb. Some common phrases with "as" are also outlined, such as "as you know". The document provides examples of when to use each word and cautions that "like" and "as" can change the meaning in similar sentences. Exercises are included to reinforce the differences between "like" and "as".
Active pasive voice continuous
The document discusses the present continuous tense in both active and passive voice. It provides examples of affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences in the active voice and explains how to change them to the passive voice. For active sentences, the structure is subject + is/are/am + -ing verb + object. For passive sentences, it is object of active sentence + is/are/am + being + past participle verb + by + subject of active sentence. The document also provides exercises changing sentences between active and passive voice.
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Two objects in an active sentences – presentation
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This document discusses the uses of the word "by" in English. It can be used to indicate who is responsible for an activity or how something is done. Examples are given such as "This song was composed by Schubert" and "The seeds were sown by farmers." It also compares the uses of "by", "with", "on", "in", and "beside." For instance, "by" is used to indicate means or method, while "with" refers to the instrument used. The document provides rules and examples for when to use each of these words depending on the context.
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This document discusses the uses of the words "as", "just as", and "since". It provides examples of how each word is used:
- "As" is used to indicate two things happening at the same time or together over a period of time. It can also replace "because" in informal contexts.
- "Just as" emphasizes that two things happened exactly at the same moment.
- "Since" is better used when referring to a period of time, such as "since she moved" or "since we have time".
The document compares the uses of "as" and "when", and provides guidance on the proper contexts to use each word.
Grammar as-if
The document discusses the conjunctions "as if", "as though", and "like" and how they are used to describe how something or someone looks, sounds, feels, behaves, or acts. It provides examples of their use in different contexts and tenses. It also notes that "like" can be used informally in American English as an alternative to "as if" or "as though". The document concludes with classroom activities asking students to complete sentences using the conjunctions and choose the correct option in example sentences.
Grammar with prèposition
This document discusses adjectives followed by different prepositions such as of, at, from, in, on, with, and for. It provides examples of adjectives that take specific prepositions, such as keen on, reliant on, conscious of, good at, safe from, and different from. The document also includes a classroom activity that tests the reader's knowledge of matching adjectives with the correct prepositions by filling in the blanks of sample sentences.
Grammar 2nd
The document discusses the proper use of the prepositions "for", "during", and "while" when referring to time. It explains that "for" is used to indicate a period of time, such as "for an hour". "During" is used before a noun to refer to an event or activity happening simultaneously, like "during the movie". "While" is also used to refer to simultaneous events or activities, but is followed by a clause with a subject and verb, such as "while I was watching TV". The document provides examples of correct and incorrect usage for each preposition.
Grammar 1st expo
The document discusses the use of passive voice constructions to report information that is said, thought, believed, or expected. It provides examples of transforming active sentences that report what someone says, thinks, or claims into equivalent passive constructions using "it is said/thought/claimed/expected that" or "is said/thought/claimed/expected to".
Present Continuous - Active and passive voice
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By is used to indicate proximity, the person that performs an action in a passive sentence, an action with a particular purpose, a means or method, a deadline, the person or thing that performs an action, how something is done, measurements or amounts, how frequently something increases or changes, and someone's character, job, etc.
With is used to indicate "using" something.
Beside is only used as a preposition meaning "next to" or "compared to" and is always followed by a noun, with "next to" being its more common meaning.
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- 1. UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE CHIMBORAZO FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS DE LA EDUCACIÓN, HUMANAS Y TECNOLOGÍAS Escuela de Idiomas THE USE OF LIKE AND AS NAMES - Ronald Marroquín - Patricia Vinueza - Susana Novillo
- 2. The use of like Like = enjoy I like coffee I like surfing the net Peter likes making pizza
- 3. To be + like = describe personality/characteristics What is he like? What does he/she look like? It's beautiful in summer and there are a lot of famous beaches.
- 4. Like = the same as This Coke tastes like Pepsi He speaks like a native speaker.
- 5. LIKE+ NOUN He looks like a handsomer version of me. NOUN PHRASE + MODIFIER He is like a younger brother who has known me all my life. GERUND (NON-FINITE CLAUSE) Talking with him is like talking to myself.
- 6. “ADVERB” Used in comparisons to refer to the extent or degree of something: Go as fast as you can. It tasted like grape juice but not as sweet. USES OF AS
- 7. “CONJUNCTION” Used to indicate that something happens during the time when something else is taking place: Frank watched him as he ambled through the crowd. As she grew older, she kept more to herself. While, just as, at the (same) time that, at the moment that.
- 8. Used to indicate by comparison the way that something happens or is done: They can do as they wish. She kissed him goodbye, as usual. In the (same) way that, the (same) way, in the (same) manner that
- 9. Used to add or interject a comment relating to the statement of a fact: As you can see, I didn’t go after all. Which, a fact which, something which.
- 10. Because; since: I must stop now as I have to go out. There are concerns for her as she was ill before she vanished. Seeing that, seeing as, considering that, in view of the fact that
- 11. Even though: Sweet as he is, he doesn’t pay his bills. Try as he might, he failed to pull it off. Although, though, in spite of the fact that, however.
- 12. “PREPOSITION” Used to refer to the function or character that someone or something has: It came as a shock. She got a job as a cook. with the appearance of, in the character of
- 13. EXERCISE: 'Like' Phrases Before doing the exercise, can you guess what the correct 'like' sentence would be in these ten examples. Remember, you must use 'like‘ 1. A: What ___? B: It's beautiful in summer and there are a lot of famous beaches. 2. A: What ___? B: I like English. It’s an amazing language. 3. A: ___? B: Yes please. 4. A: What ___ tomorrow? B: I think it's going to be rainy and cold unfortunately. 5. A: What ___? B: He’s tall and a little fat. I think he’s handsome.