LINKING WORDS :EXPRESSING PURPOSEWe can use infinitives to(do) in order (not) to (do), so as (not) do to express purpose.We came to the countryside to find some peace and quiet.I went to the music shop to buy the last Eminem CD.Be careful when handling a knife so as not to /in order not to get injured.Handle the flowers carefully so as not to / in order not to damage them.So that, in order that + clause ( often with the verbs can, could, may, might, will would in the clause ).He is studying very hard this term so that / in order that he will /...
Friday, 20 February 2009
LINKING WORDS : EXPRESSING ADDITION
LINKING WORDS : EXPRESSING ADDITIONBesides, in addition and furthermore can be used at the beginning of the sentence following the first statement made. I don´t really want to go out tonight. Besides / in addition / furthermore, there is a good film on TV.Mr.Salhi is an intelligent and stimulating teacher, furthermore , he takes an interest in the personal well- being of his students.Notice besides is less formal, furthermore is more formal. Moreover can be used at the beginning or in the middle of the sentence which gives additional information.This...
LINKING WORDS : EXPRESSING CONTRAST
LINKING WORDS : EXPRESSING CONTRASTAlthough, even though + clause can come before or after the main clause.Although/Even though the car is old, it is still reliable.Although I’m not used to playing tennis, I played it quite well yesterday.Notice even though is more informal.Despite, in spite of + a noun or noun phrase or -ing form.In spite of the noise, the students could study for their test.In spite of/Despite the rain, I went for a walk.Despite the fact that, in spite of the fact that + clause.In spite of the fact that it was raining, the celebration...
LINKING WORDS : EXPRESSING RESULT
LINKING WORDS : EXPRESSING RESULTSo + adjective / adverb + that + clause.He was so tired that he went to bed early.The secretary types so quickly that she always has her work in time.The film was so boring that I went out before the end.He spoke Spanish so well that everyone thought he was Spanish.Such + noun + that + clause.It`s such a cold day that I will stay in bed.It was such a difficult exam that he knew he wouldn´t pass it.So + clauseMr. Dahmani was sleeping, so she didn’t hear the thief.It was late so he decided to take a taxi home.As a...
LINKING WORDS : EXPRESSING REASON
LINKING WORDS : EXPRESSING REASONSince, as, seeing that + clause often come before the main clause.Since /Seeing that /As we arrived late, all the best seats had been taken.Because + clause usually comes after the main clause.We couldn’t find a good seat because all the best ones had been taken.Our Arabic teacher came late because her car broke down.Because of, as a result of, owing to and due to are followed by a noun or noun phrase.We are unable to go by train because of the rail strike.Our national football team couldn’t travel because of the...
Noun + Preposition Followed by Gerunds
Noun + Preposition Followed by GerundsThe following is ONLY A SAMPLE LIST of the most commonly used noun + preposition combinations that can be followed by gerunds.addiction toHis addiction to surfing the Internet is a problem.advantage ofHe has the advantage of speaking English fluently.anxiety aboutHer anxiety about speaking in public caused her to lose the job.belief inHis belief in not harming animals was something he learned from his mother.credit forShe took credit for improving the filing system.dedication toHis dedication to teaching is...
Adjective + Preposition Followed by Gerunds
Adjective + Preposition Followed by GerundsThe following is ONLY A SAMPLE LIST of the most commonly used adjective + preposition combinations that can be followed by gerunds.accustomed toHe is accustomed to having black coffee for breakfast.addicted toShe is addicted to watching TV.afraid ofShe is afraid of speaking in public.anxious aboutNora is anxious about making the presentation.bored ofI am bored of doing the same old job.capable ofHe is capable of winning a gold medal.committed toShe is committed to improving her English.concerned aboutNawal...
Verbs Followed by Infinitives
Verbs Followed by InfinitivesagreeTom agreed to help me.appearHis health appeared to be better.arrangeNaomi arranged to stay with her cousin in Miami.askShe asked to leave.beginHe began to talk.can't bearHe can't bear to be alone.can't standNancy can't stand to work the late shift.careHe doesn't care to participate in the activity.ceaseThe government ceased to provide free healthcare.chooseI chose to help.claimShe claimed to be a princess.continueShe continued to talk.decideWe decided to go to Hawaii.demandHe demanded to speak to Mr. Harris.deserveHe...
Verbs Followed by Infinitives
Verbs Followed by InfinitivesagreeTalal agreed to help me.appearHis health appeared to be better.arrangeNawal arranged to stay with her cousin in Midelt.askShe asked to leave.beginHe began to talk.can't bearHe can't bear to be alone.can't standNarjiss can't stand to work the late shift.careHe doesn't care to participate in the activity.ceaseThe government ceased to provide free healthcare.chooseI chose to help.claimShe claimed to be a princess.continueShe continued to talk.decideWe decided to go to Sidi Harazem.demandHe demanded to speak to Mr....
Verbs Followed by Gerunds
Verbs Followed by GerundsadmitHe admitted cheating on the test.adviseThe doctor generally advised drinking low-fat milk.allowFrance doesn't allow smoking in cafés.anticipateI anticipated arriving late.appreciateI appreciated her helping me.avoidHe avoided talking to her.beginI began learning Spanish.can't bearHe can't bear having so much responsibility.can't helpHe can't help talking so loudly.can't seeI can't see paying so much money for a car.can't standHe can't stand her smoking in the office.ceaseThe government ceased providing free healthcare.completeHe...
THE ROLE OF WOMEN
THE ROLE OF WOMENOver centuries, women were treated as subordinates and permanent minors under the authority and control of men. Men often tried to justify this by saying that women are inferior to men biologically and intellectually.Women were long considered naturally weaker than men and unable to perform work requiring muscular or intellectual development. In most pre-industrial societies, domestic chores were relegated to women, leaving labour such as hunting and farming to men. This ignored the feet that caring for children and doing such...
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