martes, 19 de octubre de 2010

Para mis niños: A PRACTICAR!!

RECONOZCO EL TIEMPO VERBAL Y PASO A NEGACION Y PREGUNTA!

 

-The dog was smelling a steak last night.

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-Some teachers stay at the classrooms every week.

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-His sister will come to the party with us next week.

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-The weather is going to be good this week-end.

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-Eminem is singing one of his songs on the Mtv right now.

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- The computers were working in the office all the year.

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-The girl is at the bar today.

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COMPLETAR:

 

-Paul (see)..................................an UFO last night.

-The cow (eat)................................................much grass in the field right now.

-You (write).........................................an e-mail to your sister every day.

-Mary (watch)..........................................Eminem's film this afternoon.

-You (work)...................................at the school next week.

-The girl (stop)........................................ the car at the bus stop yesterday.

-My family (go)..................................................to the beach every summer.

-Peter (read)......................................................a book now at home.

good luck!!! :)

 

 

lunes, 4 de octubre de 2010

Reading Comprehension - Word Meanings From Context

Use the context to help you determine the meaning of each highlighted word.



1.No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous.

If something is ubiquitous, __________.

a. it is fuzzy and will bite you
b. it is everywhere
c. it costs too much money
d. it causes rashes

2. Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!

In the above context, what does “rash” mean?

a. an itchy skin condition
b. funny
c. trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese
d. with little thought or consideration

3. Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't you think that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while?

What does “bashing” mean in the above selection?

a. hitting hard with a heavy tool
b. going to too many expensive parties
c. speaking or writing harshly about
d. voting for a different candidate

4. Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research.

What does “esteemed” mean?

a. held over boiling water
b. very old
c. unable to chew gum
d. greatly admired