Saturday, September 09, 2006

Teaching Tips & Ideas

PREPOSITIONS

NEAR - Perto de. Indica proximidade. Empregado
antes do Particípio Presente equivale a “a ponto de”.

e.g. You were near falling into the pool.
He lives near the church.

OF - De. Caso genitivo. Posse.

e.g. A glass of water.
A couple of pigeons.
The pages of the book.
The privileges of the Royal Family.

OFF - Longe de. Fora. Indica separação. Distância etc.

e.g. Take off your hat.
She fell off the bike.
The stream is two miles off.

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