Thursday, October 05, 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.
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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