The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document is a lesson on proper comma usage. It provides five rules for using commas and examples of correct and incorrect sentences that illustrate each rule. The rules cover using commas after introductory phrases, to separate items in a list, to set off non-restrictive elements, with coordinate adjectives, and before coordinating conjunctions joining independent clauses. The lesson concludes with a short quiz testing the reader's understanding of applying one of the comma rules.
The document provides rules for using commas in sentences and lists. It states that commas should be used with three or more items in a series, with two or more adjectives in a series, before FANBOYS conjunctions in compound sentences, to set off nonessential clauses and phrases, after introductory words and phrases, and in conventional situations like dates and addresses. Exceptions are provided for items without conjunctions and essential clauses that change the meaning without them.
In England, Christmas is celebrated on December 25th, known as Christmas Day. People decorate their homes with lights and Christmas trees, and put wreaths on their doors. They exchange gifts and sing Christmas carols. According to tradition, children leave stockings by their beds on Christmas Eve for Father Christmas to fill with presents, and he also places more gifts under the Christmas tree. Father Christmas lives at the North Pole and has elves help make toys. On Christmas Day, families enjoy a large holiday meal together.
Formation de la comparation et les superlatifs en français. Il y a trois formes: superiorité, égalité et infériorité. Il est simple et facile. On va trouver aussi des exercicies de la phrase comparative et superlative.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document is a lesson on proper comma usage. It provides five rules for using commas and examples of correct and incorrect sentences that illustrate each rule. The rules cover using commas after introductory phrases, to separate items in a list, to set off non-restrictive elements, with coordinate adjectives, and before coordinating conjunctions joining independent clauses. The lesson concludes with a short quiz testing the reader's understanding of applying one of the comma rules.
The document provides rules for using commas in sentences and lists. It states that commas should be used with three or more items in a series, with two or more adjectives in a series, before FANBOYS conjunctions in compound sentences, to set off nonessential clauses and phrases, after introductory words and phrases, and in conventional situations like dates and addresses. Exceptions are provided for items without conjunctions and essential clauses that change the meaning without them.
In England, Christmas is celebrated on December 25th, known as Christmas Day. People decorate their homes with lights and Christmas trees, and put wreaths on their doors. They exchange gifts and sing Christmas carols. According to tradition, children leave stockings by their beds on Christmas Eve for Father Christmas to fill with presents, and he also places more gifts under the Christmas tree. Father Christmas lives at the North Pole and has elves help make toys. On Christmas Day, families enjoy a large holiday meal together.
Formation de la comparation et les superlatifs en français. Il y a trois formes: superiorité, égalité et infériorité. Il est simple et facile. On va trouver aussi des exercicies de la phrase comparative et superlative.
The document discusses double comparatives, which compare two subjects using comparative forms of adjectives or adverbs. Double comparatives follow the pattern "the more/less X, the more/less Y" and are used to emphasize the relationship between two things. They show that as one element increases or decreases, the other element increases or decreases as well. Examples are given such as "the more you study, the more you learn" and "the faster the car is, the more dangerous it is to drive." Double comparatives are often shortened in spoken English, like "the more the merrier" and "the richer the better."
The document discusses direct and indirect questions in English. Direct questions are questions asked directly without an introductory phrase, using question words like what, when, where, etc. Indirect questions are questions asked more politely using introductory phrases like "Do you know...", "I was wondering...", etc. followed by a clause rather than a direct question. Indirect questions are used to ask for information or ask personal questions in a polite way. Examples of both direct and indirect questions are provided.
The singer is calling their ex to apologize for past mistakes in the relationship. Over time, they have reflected on how happy they once were together and how different their lives now are, with the singer on one coast and the ex on the other. The singer tries to apologize for hurting the ex, but finds that the ex no longer seems affected by the singer's calls.
1) The song describes a relationship where one partner has been unfaithful and denying their emotions for months.
2) The singer feels hurt and betrayed by their partner's lies and infidelity that has torn them apart.
3) Through the pain, the singer knows they are not the only one their partner has been unfaithful with.
Guy Fawkes was born in York, England in 1570. He joined the English army but later the Spanish army. King James I disliked Catholics. On November 5, 1605 Guy Fawkes and others attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament with gunpowder to kill King James I, but they were discovered when an anonymous letter was sent to the King. Guy Fawkes was found in the cellar under the Houses of Parliament and taken to the Tower of London. He was tried and sentenced to death. The Gunpowder Plot failed in its attempt to assassinate the king and change English rule.
This document lists various objects, places, people and things from around the world including a Swiss Army knife, pyramids, karate, the Colosseum, Wolverine actor Hugh Jackman, Machu Picchu, singer OMI and his hit song "Cheerleader", bagpipes, Niagara Waterfalls, a guard, hat, a woman in a kimono, pizza, the Eiffel Tower, and Dutch footballer Patrick Kluivert.
This document lists objects found in a classroom including pencils, rubbers, sharpeners, pens, pencil cases, school bags, markers, rulers, cork boards, blackboards with chalks, whiteboards with markers, erasers, and manual handicraft supplies such as scissors and glue.
This document provides guidance on writing an effective covering letter or letter of application to accompany a CV when applying for a job. It recommends including an introduction paragraph specifying the position being applied for, how you learned of the opportunity, and your availability. Two to three additional paragraphs should highlight your relevant qualifications and experience that make you a strong candidate, as well as interest in the company. The letter should conclude by thanking the reader for their consideration and requesting an interview. Tips include addressing the letter to a specific hiring contact, avoiding repeating the CV, using a positive tone, and tailoring each letter rather than copying text.
The letter is a complaint about a neighbor's dog entering the writer's garden through a hole in the fence between their properties. It describes how the dog has uprooted plants and knocked over bins, and notes that the neighbor had previously promised to repair the fence but failed to do so. The letter requests that the fence be repaired within two weeks, and provides times when the writer can discuss the issue, before pursuing legal action.
The customer is writing to complain about a product or service they recently purchased from the company. They experienced multiple issues with the product including (reasons for complaint). As a result, the customer demands a full refund and an apology for the inconvenience. If their demands are not met, the customer threatens to take legal action or inform consumer protection agencies.
Reported speech is used to tell what someone said, but not using their exact words. Verb tenses and time/place adverbs change in reported speech according to specific rules. For example, present simple becomes past tense, now becomes then, and tomorrow becomes the following day. Reported questions use a statement structure with if/whether for yes/no questions and wh- words for wh- questions.
This document lists and defines various linkers and connectors used to connect ideas in writing. It categorizes them based on their function, such as contrasting ideas, giving reasons or causes, indicating purpose, consequences, addition, exemplification, succession, stating facts or opinions, and showing similarities. Some common examples provided are "although", "because", "in order to", "furthermore", "for example", "firstly", "similarly". These linking words and phrases help develop coherence and smooth transitions between ideas.
The document provides examples and explanations of how to use the past perfect tense to indicate an action that occurred before another past action. It shows sentence structures using the past perfect, including "Before" and "Past" frames to explicitly point out the order of events. Examples are given for using the past perfect with phrases like "because," "after," and "when."
Past tenses: simple, continuous and perfectAngel Ingenio
The document discusses different past tenses in English including:
1) The past simple for finished actions in the past with examples like "worked" and "stopped".
2) The past continuous formed with "was/were + verb+ing" to describe actions in progress at a specific time in the past, often interrupted by other past actions.
3) The past perfect formed with "had + past participle" to talk about actions that occurred earlier in the past before another past action.
It provides examples and rules for using these tenses together to clearly indicate the sequence of past events in a narrative.
This document describes different types of houses and their key characteristics such as size, appearance, style, floors, location, and common rooms. It lists words like attractive, old, new, beautiful, modern, and comfortable to describe a house's appearance and style. It also lists various floors like basement, ground floor, and attic. Finally, it mentions different locations like countryside, city center, and suburbs as well as common rooms like bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and dining room.
Phonetics - [a] - different ways of pronouncing in EnglishAngel Ingenio
This document provides examples of common spelling patterns in English words and tongue twisters. It lists words that typically use the spelling patterns "ar/as", "a", and "u" and provides tongue twisters including phrases about a father parking a car fast, not running under a bus, a black cat eating a rat, and a grandmother patting a black cat.
The document discusses rules for using the genitive case in English. It explains that to indicate possession with a singular noun, add an apostrophe and s ('s). For plural nouns ending in s, add only an apostrophe. For irregular plural nouns like children and men, add 's. When multiple nouns indicate possession, only add 's to the last noun.
The passive voice is used when the agent or doer of the action is unknown, not important, or to give importance to the object of the sentence. It is formed by using some form of 'to be' plus the past participle of the main verb. Some common uses of the passive voice include reporting information, rules, or media reports where the focus is on the topic rather than who performed the action. The passive voice can be used in all tenses and includes changes in verbs and pronouns compared to the active voice.
This document contains a list of random words with no clear theme or connection between the words. The words include items, numbers, actions, greetings, and other common nouns with no overall message or story conveyed through the grouping of these words alone.
This document discusses objects found in a classroom. Typical items include desks, chairs, whiteboards, projectors, and other teaching materials. The classroom contains the necessary furniture and equipment for instructing students and facilitating their learning.
The document discusses double comparatives, which compare two subjects using comparative forms of adjectives or adverbs. Double comparatives follow the pattern "the more/less X, the more/less Y" and are used to emphasize the relationship between two things. They show that as one element increases or decreases, the other element increases or decreases as well. Examples are given such as "the more you study, the more you learn" and "the faster the car is, the more dangerous it is to drive." Double comparatives are often shortened in spoken English, like "the more the merrier" and "the richer the better."
The document discusses direct and indirect questions in English. Direct questions are questions asked directly without an introductory phrase, using question words like what, when, where, etc. Indirect questions are questions asked more politely using introductory phrases like "Do you know...", "I was wondering...", etc. followed by a clause rather than a direct question. Indirect questions are used to ask for information or ask personal questions in a polite way. Examples of both direct and indirect questions are provided.
The singer is calling their ex to apologize for past mistakes in the relationship. Over time, they have reflected on how happy they once were together and how different their lives now are, with the singer on one coast and the ex on the other. The singer tries to apologize for hurting the ex, but finds that the ex no longer seems affected by the singer's calls.
1) The song describes a relationship where one partner has been unfaithful and denying their emotions for months.
2) The singer feels hurt and betrayed by their partner's lies and infidelity that has torn them apart.
3) Through the pain, the singer knows they are not the only one their partner has been unfaithful with.
Guy Fawkes was born in York, England in 1570. He joined the English army but later the Spanish army. King James I disliked Catholics. On November 5, 1605 Guy Fawkes and others attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament with gunpowder to kill King James I, but they were discovered when an anonymous letter was sent to the King. Guy Fawkes was found in the cellar under the Houses of Parliament and taken to the Tower of London. He was tried and sentenced to death. The Gunpowder Plot failed in its attempt to assassinate the king and change English rule.
This document lists various objects, places, people and things from around the world including a Swiss Army knife, pyramids, karate, the Colosseum, Wolverine actor Hugh Jackman, Machu Picchu, singer OMI and his hit song "Cheerleader", bagpipes, Niagara Waterfalls, a guard, hat, a woman in a kimono, pizza, the Eiffel Tower, and Dutch footballer Patrick Kluivert.
This document lists objects found in a classroom including pencils, rubbers, sharpeners, pens, pencil cases, school bags, markers, rulers, cork boards, blackboards with chalks, whiteboards with markers, erasers, and manual handicraft supplies such as scissors and glue.
This document provides guidance on writing an effective covering letter or letter of application to accompany a CV when applying for a job. It recommends including an introduction paragraph specifying the position being applied for, how you learned of the opportunity, and your availability. Two to three additional paragraphs should highlight your relevant qualifications and experience that make you a strong candidate, as well as interest in the company. The letter should conclude by thanking the reader for their consideration and requesting an interview. Tips include addressing the letter to a specific hiring contact, avoiding repeating the CV, using a positive tone, and tailoring each letter rather than copying text.
The letter is a complaint about a neighbor's dog entering the writer's garden through a hole in the fence between their properties. It describes how the dog has uprooted plants and knocked over bins, and notes that the neighbor had previously promised to repair the fence but failed to do so. The letter requests that the fence be repaired within two weeks, and provides times when the writer can discuss the issue, before pursuing legal action.
The customer is writing to complain about a product or service they recently purchased from the company. They experienced multiple issues with the product including (reasons for complaint). As a result, the customer demands a full refund and an apology for the inconvenience. If their demands are not met, the customer threatens to take legal action or inform consumer protection agencies.
Reported speech is used to tell what someone said, but not using their exact words. Verb tenses and time/place adverbs change in reported speech according to specific rules. For example, present simple becomes past tense, now becomes then, and tomorrow becomes the following day. Reported questions use a statement structure with if/whether for yes/no questions and wh- words for wh- questions.
This document lists and defines various linkers and connectors used to connect ideas in writing. It categorizes them based on their function, such as contrasting ideas, giving reasons or causes, indicating purpose, consequences, addition, exemplification, succession, stating facts or opinions, and showing similarities. Some common examples provided are "although", "because", "in order to", "furthermore", "for example", "firstly", "similarly". These linking words and phrases help develop coherence and smooth transitions between ideas.
The document provides examples and explanations of how to use the past perfect tense to indicate an action that occurred before another past action. It shows sentence structures using the past perfect, including "Before" and "Past" frames to explicitly point out the order of events. Examples are given for using the past perfect with phrases like "because," "after," and "when."
Past tenses: simple, continuous and perfectAngel Ingenio
The document discusses different past tenses in English including:
1) The past simple for finished actions in the past with examples like "worked" and "stopped".
2) The past continuous formed with "was/were + verb+ing" to describe actions in progress at a specific time in the past, often interrupted by other past actions.
3) The past perfect formed with "had + past participle" to talk about actions that occurred earlier in the past before another past action.
It provides examples and rules for using these tenses together to clearly indicate the sequence of past events in a narrative.
This document describes different types of houses and their key characteristics such as size, appearance, style, floors, location, and common rooms. It lists words like attractive, old, new, beautiful, modern, and comfortable to describe a house's appearance and style. It also lists various floors like basement, ground floor, and attic. Finally, it mentions different locations like countryside, city center, and suburbs as well as common rooms like bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and dining room.
Phonetics - [a] - different ways of pronouncing in EnglishAngel Ingenio
This document provides examples of common spelling patterns in English words and tongue twisters. It lists words that typically use the spelling patterns "ar/as", "a", and "u" and provides tongue twisters including phrases about a father parking a car fast, not running under a bus, a black cat eating a rat, and a grandmother patting a black cat.
The document discusses rules for using the genitive case in English. It explains that to indicate possession with a singular noun, add an apostrophe and s ('s). For plural nouns ending in s, add only an apostrophe. For irregular plural nouns like children and men, add 's. When multiple nouns indicate possession, only add 's to the last noun.
The passive voice is used when the agent or doer of the action is unknown, not important, or to give importance to the object of the sentence. It is formed by using some form of 'to be' plus the past participle of the main verb. Some common uses of the passive voice include reporting information, rules, or media reports where the focus is on the topic rather than who performed the action. The passive voice can be used in all tenses and includes changes in verbs and pronouns compared to the active voice.
This document contains a list of random words with no clear theme or connection between the words. The words include items, numbers, actions, greetings, and other common nouns with no overall message or story conveyed through the grouping of these words alone.
This document discusses objects found in a classroom. Typical items include desks, chairs, whiteboards, projectors, and other teaching materials. The classroom contains the necessary furniture and equipment for instructing students and facilitating their learning.