From now on – from the present into the future
I will do my best<em> from now on</em>.
<em>From now on</em> we have to arrive on time.
Little by little – gradually
We progress in class <em>little by little</em>.
The city grows <em>little by little.</em>
Take care of – give attention
John<em> takes care of</em> his car by sending it for a tune-up.
If people take <em>care of</em> their health, they will live longer.
That’s all – nothing more
I would like a cup of coffee,<em> that’s all</em>.
We are walking in the park, <em>that’s all</em>.
What’s the matter – what’s wrong?
<em>What’s the matter</em> with your car, it is making horrible noises?
<em>What’s the matter</em> with the government, the city is out of control?
Get mixed up – get confused
He <em>gets mixed up</em> when he doesn’t read the directions.
They <em>got mixed up</em> travelling in the new city.
Of course – naturally
<em>Of course</em> American children love chocolate.
<em>Of course</em> I speak English, I’m from the U.S.A.
Get in touch with – contact
John <em>got in touch with</em> his client early yesterday morning.
Please <em>get in touch with</em> me when you return to your office.
Prepositions
At = <em>time</em> at 1 o’clock, at 12:30, at 2:15
On = <em>day</em> on Monday, on Tuesday
In = <em>month</em> in June, in May, in January
In = <em>year</em> in 1996, in 2000, in 2004
Hope it helps
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Candice
Para los que tengan duda de cuando usar “<em>the</em>”
Espero que les ayude.
The
<em>The</em> is not used with the names of persons, languages, most countries, streets, or the time of day
Examples:
<em>Mr. Smith</em> is a teacher.
We are going to visit <em>Dr. Brown.</em>
We are speaking <em>English</em>.
<em>Spanish</em> is an important language.
Mary is going to <em>Argentina</em>.
John lives on <em>State Street</em>.
He goes to class at <em>eight o'clock</em>.
Some Exceptions:
<em>The</em> Mississippi River is in <em>the</em> United States.
<em>The</em> Dominican Republic is in Latin America.
The article <em>the </em>is usually not used when the noun phrase refers to something very general.
Examples:
John likes <em>milk</em>.
Mary is studying <em>history</em>.
Mary is studying <em>the </em>history of the United States.
John is studying <em>the </em>architecture of Greece.
John is studying <em>English</em>.
The / A / An
We use <em>a/an</em> when referring to <em>un/una</em> in Spanish. (non-specific)
We use <em>The</em> when referring to <em>el/la</em>. (specific)
Examples:
<em>The</em> pencil is green. (Specific)
I need <em>a</em> pencil. (Non-specific)
I bought <em>a</em> comb and <em>a</em> pencil yesterday.
<em>The</em> comb is black.
John is <em>a</em> student.
John is <em>the</em> best student.
Does this make sense to you?
I am trying to put something together for my students and I need to know if I need to be a little more specific. Any input will be appreciated.
http://ineximexico.wix.com/studentsedition#!articles/cox1
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