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 Content

Lesson 1
Tag questions…………………………………………………………………………………….3
Feeling and emotions…………………………………………………………………………..4
Lesson 2
Giving/asking for directions…………………………………………………………………...5
Places in the city………………………………………………………….………………….….6
Lesson 3
Adjectives………………………………………………………………………………………...8
Describing people………………………………………………………………….……………9
Lesson 4
Telling stories……………………………………………………………………………….…11
Lesson 5
Idioms…………………………………………………………………………………………...13
Lesson 6
Prepositions……………………………………………………………………………………18
Lesson 7
Conjunctions…………………….......…………………………………………………………22
Lesson 8
Homophones…………………………………………………………………...………………24
Lesson 9
Expressing your opinion…………………………………………………………………...…26
Lesson 10
Modal verbs…………………………………………………………………………………….28
Lesson 11
Asking for/giving permission…………………………………………………………………30
Lesson 12
Intentions……………………………………………………………………………………….31
Bibliography……………………………………………………………………………………….……32
 Lesson 1

Tag questions

Question tags are the short questions that we put on the end of sentences – particularly in
spoken English. There are lots of different question tags but the rules are not difficult to learn.

Positive/negative

If the main part of the sentence is positive, the question tag is negative ….

 He’s a doctor, isn’t he?

 You work in a bank, don’t you?

... and if the main part of the sentence is negative, the question tag is positive.

 You haven’t met him, have you?

 She isn’t coming, is she?

With auxiliary verbs

The question tag uses the same verb as the main part of the sentence. If this is an auxiliary
verb (‘have’, ‘be’) then the question tag is made with the auxiliary verb.

 They’ve gone away for a few days, haven’t they?

 They weren’t here, were they?
 He had met him before, hadn’t he?
 This isn’t working, is it?

Without auxiliary verbs

If the main part of the sentence doesn’t have an auxiliary verb, the question tag uses an
appropriate form of ‘do’.

 I said that, didn’t I?

 You don’t recognise me, do you?
 She eats meat, doesn’t she?

With modal verbs

If there is a modal verb in the main part of the sentence the question tag uses the same modal
verb.

 They couldn’t hear me, could they?

 You won’t tell anyone, will you?
 With ‘I am’

Be careful with question tags with sentences that start ‘I am’. The question tag for ‘I am’ is
‘aren’t I?’

 I’m the fastest, aren’t I?

Intonation

Question tags can either be ‘real’ questions where you want to know the answer or simply
asking for agreement when we already know the answer.

If the question tag is a real question we use rising intonation. Our tone of voice rises.
If we already know the answer we use falling intonation. Our tone of voice falls.

Feelings and Emotions

Happy Delighted Weary

Sad Surprised Exhausted

Miserable Astonished Annoyed

Worried Disappointed Angry

Depressed Enthusiastic Furious

Excited Relaxed Livid

Bored Stressed Disgusted

Fed up Anxious

Pleased Tired
Lesson 2

Giving/Asking for directions

Asking for directions

Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the university?
I'm not from around here. Do you know where the university is?
Is this/Are we on the right way to the university?
How can I get to the university?
How far is it? / Is it far from here?

Giving directions
It's this/that way.
Your going in the wrong/right direction.
It's not far ...
It's quite close..
It's a long way to go on foot..
It's a long way...You need to take the bus..
Go past the juction/crossroads/supermarket....
Turn right/left..
Take the first on the right/left..
Continue going straight for 500 meters../Keep going straight for 100 meters..
It's near the /next to the...
It's just around the corner.
It'll be on your right/ on your left.
It'll be straight ahead.
 Places in the city

the bus station

the police station
the train station
the police
the post office
the bank
the hospital
the library
the bookstore
the supermarket
the mall
the harbour/the port

Directions exercise. True or false.

Task 1. True or false?

1. The jewelery store is behind the Italian restaurant. (true/false)

2. The bar is on Second Avenue . (true/false)

3. The police station is on the left from Fire Department . (true/false)

4. The toy store is across from the Chinese restaurant . (true/false)

5. The movie theater is opposite the Book store . (true/false)

6. The sporting goods store is behind the Furniture store . (true/false)

7. The bar is next to the Chinese restaurant. (true/false)

Task 2. Look at the map. Choose the correct name of the building!

1. Take the first street on the left. Take the next street on the right. Go straight on and cross the
road. It's on the left.

2. Take the first street on the left. Go down the street. Turn on the right. Take the next street on the
right. Go straight on and cross the road. Go straight on. It's in front of you on the other side of the
road.

3. Take the first street on the left. Take the next street on the right. Take the next street on the right.
Pass the Fire Department. It's on your left.
 Lesson 3

Adjectives

Adjectives are words that describe or modify another person or thing in the sentence.

 the tall professor

 a solid commitment
 the unhappiest/ richest man

The Order of Adjectives in a Series

Adjectives, in english, are used before the noun described.

If we use more than one adjective, they must be put in the right order, according to type.

The categories in the following table can be described as follows:

I. Observation — opinion on the noun described(beautiful, ugly, horrible...)

II. Size and Shape — big, small, round, square...
III. Age —young, old, new, ancient...
IV. Color —red, black, pale...
V. Origin —source of noun (e.g., French, American, Canadian)
VI. Material —what something is made of (e.g., woolen, metallic, wooden)
VII. Qualifier —regarded as part of the noun (e.g., rocking chair, hunting cabin,
passenger car, book cover)

Adjective order
Observation Size Shape Age Colour Origin Material Qualifier Noun
Beautiful old Italian touring car
Expensive antique silver mirror
gorgeous red roses
square wooden boxes
delicious Thai food
enormous American basket players
 Describing people

Age: Height:

 young  short

 middle-aged  medium height

 old  tall

Build:

 well-builed Complexion:

 plump  pale-skinned

 fat  yellow-skinned

 slim/thin  olive-skinned

 overweight  dark-skinned

 skinny

Face:  long

 oval Eyes:

 round  blue/brown/green/black

 square  hazel/oval/round

 triangle  big/small

Nose:

 small/big Hair

 turned-up  short

 straight  medium-length

 hooked  long

 long  black/brown

 wavy

Mouth/lips:  curly

 large/small mounth  ponytail

 full/thin/curved lips
  pigtails  spiky

 fair/dark  bald

Moods:

 angry

 calm bored

 depressed

 embarrassed

 frustrated

 happy

 sad

 hungry

 irritated

 jealous

 nervous

 scared

 shy

 tired

Other features:

 beard

 moustache

 wrinkles

 freckles

 large/small ears

 beautiful

 ugly

 handsome

 pretty
Lesson 4

Telling stories

When you are telling a story, you provide information about something
that happened in the past.These are some of the most common ways to sequence in writing or
speaking:

Beginning:
Firstly,
First of all,
To start off with,
Initially,

Examples:
Firstly, I began my education in London.
Initially, I thought it was a bad idea, ...

Continuing:
Then,
After that,
Next,
As soon as / When + full clause,
... but then
Immediately,

Examples:
Then, I started to get worried.
After that, we knew that there would be no problem!

Interruptions / New Elements to the Story:

Suddenly,
Unexpectedly,

Examples:

Suddenly, a child burst into the room with a note for Ms. Smith.
Unexpectedly, the people in the room didn't agree with the mayor.
Events Occurring at the Same Time
While / As + full clause
During + noun (noun clause)
Examples:
While we were getting ready for the trip, Jennifer was making the reservations at the travel
agent's.
During the meeting, Jack came over and asked me a few questions.
Ending:
Finally,
In the end,
Eventually,
Lastly,

Examples:
Finally, I flew to London for my meeting with Jack.
In the end, he decided to postpone the project.

 Jokes are often in the present tense:

A man walks into a bar and orders a beer.

 We generally use past forms to talk about past events.If you tell your story in
chronological order, you can use the past simple:

I double checked my reservation. I packed my suitcase, and then I called a taxi.

Lesson 5

Idioms

An idiom is a phrase or a fixed expression that has a figurative, or sometimes literal, meaning.

A Drop in the Bucket:

A very small part of something big or whole.

A Piece of Cake:
A task that can be accomplished very easily.

A Taste Of Your Own Medicine:

When you are mistreated the same way you mistreat others.

Actions Speak Louder Than Words:

It's better to actually do something than just talk about it.

Add Fuel To The Fire:

Whenever something is done to make a bad situation even worse than it is.

Against The Clock:

Rushed and short on time.

All Bark And No Bite:

When someone is threatening and/or aggressive but not willing to engage in a fight.

Apple of My Eye:
Someone who is cherished above all others.

Barking Up The Wrong Tree:

A mistake made in something you are trying to achieve.

Beating Around The Bush:

Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue.

Bite Your Tongue:

To avoid talking.

Blue Moon:
A rare event or occurance.

Break A Leg:
A superstitious way to say 'good luck' without saying 'good luck', but rather the opposite.

Come Hell Or High Water:

Any difficult situation or obstacle.
Crack Someone Up:
To make someone laugh.

Cross Your Fingers:

To hope that something happens the way you want it to.

Curiosity Killed The Cat:

Being Inquisitive can lead you into a dangerous situation.

Cut to the Chase:

Leave out all the unnecessary details and just get to the point.

Drastic Times Call For Drastic Measures:

When you are extremely desperate you need to take extremely desperate actions.

Dropping Like Flies:

A large number of people either falling ill or dying.

Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining:

Be optomistic, even difficult times will lead to better days.

Flesh and Blood:

This idiom can mean living material of which people are made of, or it can refer to someone's
family.

From Rags To Riches:

To go from being very poor to being very wealthy.

Get Over It:

To move beyond something that is bothering you.

Get Up On The Wrong Side Of The Bed:

Someone who is having a horrible day.

Go The Extra Mile:

Going above and beyond whatever is required for the task at hand.

Great Minds Think Alike:

Intelligent people think like each other.

Gut Feeling:
A personal intuition you get, especially when feel something may not be right.

Haste Makes Waste:

Quickly doing things results in a poor ending.

Head Over Heels:

Very excited and/or joyful, especially when in love.

Hit The Books:

To study, especially for a test or exam.
Hit The Hay:
Go to bed or go to sleep.

Hit The Sack:

Go to bed or go to sleep.

Hold Your Horses:

Be patient.

Icing On The Cake:

When you already have it good and get something on top of what you already have.

In The Heat Of The Moment:

Overwhelmed by what is happening in the moment.

Keep An Eye On Him:

You should carefully watch him.

Keep your chin up:

To remain joyful in a tough situation.

Kick The Bucket:

Die.

Last but not least:

An introduction phrase to let the audience know that the last person mentioned is no less
important than those introduced before him/her.

Loose Cannon:
Someone who is unpredictable and can cause damage if not kept in check.

Mumbo Jumbo:
Nonsense or meaningless speech.

Never Bite The Hand That Feeds You:

Don't hurt anyone that helps you.

Off On The Wrong Foot:

Getting a bad start on a relationship or task.

Off The Hook:

No longer have to deal with a tough situation.

Off the Record:

Something said in confidence that the one speaking doesn't want attributed to him/her.

On The Fence:
Undecided.
Out Of The Blue:
Something that suddenly and unexpectedly occurs.

Practice Makes Perfect:

By constantly practicing, you will become better.

Rise and Shine:

Time to get out of bed and get ready for work/school.

Raining Cats and Dogs:

A very loud and noisy rain storm.

Run out of steam:

To be completely out of energy.

Rome Was Not Built In One Day:

If you want something to be completely properly, then its going to take time.

Saved By The Bell:

Saved at the last possible moment.

Scapegoat:
Someone else who takes the blame.

Smell Something Fishy:

Detecting that something isn't right and there might be a reason for it.

Spitting Image:
The exact likeness or kind.

The Ball Is In Your Court:

It is your decision this time.

Third times a charm:

After no success the first two times, the third try is a lucky one.

Tie the knot:

To get married.

To Make A Long Story Short:

Something someone would say during a long and boring story in order to keep his/her audience
from losing attention. Usually the story isn't shortened.

To Steal Someone's Thunder:

To take the credit for something someone else did.

Under the weather:

Feeling ill or sick.

Wag the Dog:

A diversion away from something of greater importance.
Water Under The Bridge:
Anything from the past that isn't significant or important anymore.

Wear Your Heart On Your Sleeve:

To openly and freely express your emotions.

When It Rains, It Pours:

Since it rarely rains, when it does it will be a huge storm.

When Pigs Fly :

Something that will never ever happen.

You Are What You Eat:

In order to stay healthy you must eat healthy foods.

You Can't Judge A Book By Its Cover:

Decisions shouldn't be made primarily on appearance.

You Can't Take it With You:

Enjoy what you have and not what you don't have, since when you die you cannot take things
(such as money) with you.
 Lesson 6

Prepositions

A preposition is a word that connects one thing with another, showing how they are related.
Some prepositions tell you about position or place.

A preposition is usually followed by a noun or pronoun.

English Usage Example

 in  room, building, street, town, country in the kitchen, in London

 book, paper etc.  in the book
 car, taxi  in the car, in a taxi
 picture, world  in the picture, in the world

 at  meaning next to, by an object  at the door, at the station

 for table  at the table
 for events  at a concert, at the party
 place where you are to do something at the cinema, at school, at work
typical (watch a film, study, work)

 on  attached  the picture on the wall

 for a place with a river
 being on a surface
 for a certain side (left, right)
 for a floor in a house
 for public transport
 for television, radio
 London lies on the Thames.
 on the table
 on the left
 on the first floor
 on the bus, on a plane
 on TV, on the radio

 by, next to, left or right of somebody or  Jane is standing by / next to / beside
beside something the car.

 under  on the ground, lower than (or  the bag is under the table
covered by) something else

 below  lower than something else but above the fish are below the surface
ground
 English Usage Example

 over  covered by something else  put a jacket over your shirt

 meaning more than  over 16 years of age
 getting to the other side (also across) walk over the bridge
 overcoming an obstacle  climb over the wall

 above  higher than something else, but not  a path above the lake
directly over it

 across  getting to the other side (also over)  walk across the bridge
 getting to the other side  swim across the lake

 through  something with limits on top, bottom drive through the tunnel
and the sides

 to  movement to person or building  go to the cinema

 movement to a place or country  go to London / Ireland
 for bed  go to bed

 into  enter a room / a building  go into the kitchen / the house

 towards  movement in the direction of  go 5 steps towards the house

something (but not directly to it)

 onto  movement to the top of something  jump onto the table

 from  in the sense of where from  a flower from the garden

e.g.
Jane is jumping into the pool.
The books fell off the shelf.
Dad always keeps his wallet in the drawer.
There is a long mirror on the wall.
The school is near the park.
There is an old castle on the hill.
The horse jumped over the hurdle.

Some prepositions are used to talk about time.

English Usage Example

 on  days of the week  on Monday

 English Usage Example

 in  months / seasons  in August / in winter

 time of day  in the morning
 year  in 2006
 after a certain period of time (when?) in an hour

 at  for night  at night

 for weekend  at the weekend
 a certain point of time (when?)  at half past nine

 since  from a certain point of time (past till  since 1980

now)

 for  over a certain period of time (past till for 2 years

now)

 ago  a certain time in the past  2 years ago

 before  earlier than a certain point of time  before 2004

 to  telling the time  ten to six (5:50)

 past  telling the time  ten past six (6:10)

 to / till / marking the beginning and end of a  from Monday to/till Friday
until period of time

 till / until in the sense of how long something is He is on holiday until Friday.
going to last

 by  in the sense of at the latest  I will be back by 6 o’clock.

 up to a certain time  By 11 o'clock, I had read five pages.

e.g.
Many shops close on Sundays.
Dad gets home about six in the evening.
The trees lose their leaves during winter.
We always wash our hands before meals.
We watched the World Cup game until 2:00 A.M.
We get up in the morning.
We go to bed at night.
Autumn begins in September.
Joe arrived after me.
It has not rained at all for two weeks.
Kevin and Joe have been in the same class since first grade.
 Other important Prepositions

English Usage Example

 from  who gave it  a present from Jane

 of  who/what does it belong to  a page of the book

 what does it show  the picture of a palace

 by  who made it  a book by Mark Twain

 on  walking or riding on horseback  on foot, on horseback

 entering a public transport vehicle  get on the bus

 in  entering a car / Taxi  get in the car

 off  leaving a public transport vehicle  get off the train

 out of  leaving a car / Taxi  get out of the taxi

 by  rise or fall of something  prices have risen by 10 percent

 travelling (other than walking or  by car, by bus
horseriding)

 at  for age  she learned Russian at 45

 about  for topics, meaning what about  we were talking about you
Lesson 7

Conjunctions
 Coordinating conjunctions are used to join two parts of a sentence that are
grammatically equal. The two parts may be single words or clauses, for example:
- Jack and Jill went up the hill.
- The water was warm, but I didn't go swimming.
 Subordinating conjunctions are used to join a subordinate dependent clause to a main
clause, for example:
- I went swimming although it was cold.

Here are some example conjunctions:

Coordinating conjunctions Subordinating conjunctions

and, but, or, nor, for, yet, so although, because, since, unless

 Coordinating conjunctions always come between the words or clauses that they join.
e.g.

 For - Explains reason or purpose (just like “because”)

I go to the park every Sunday, for I love to watch the ducks on the lake.

 And - Adds one thing to another

I like eating french fries and eggs.
 Nor - Used to present an alternative negative idea to an already stated negative idea
I don’t go for the fresh air nor really for the ducks. Honestly, I just like the soccer.
 But - Shows contrast
The soccer in the park is entertaining in the winter, but it’s better in the heat of summer.
 Or - Presents an alternative or a choice
Would you like to drink some coffee or tea?
 Yet - Introduces a contrasting idea that follows the preceding idea logically (similar to “but”)
I always take a book to read, yet I never seem to turn a single page.
 So - Indicates effect, result or consequence
I wanted to watch a movie, so I bought some popcorn.
  Subordinating conjunctions usually come at the beginning of the subordinate clause.
e.g.

 after - “Your heart will break like mine, and you’ll want only me after you’ve gone” (Ella
Fitzgerald).
 although - “Although I’ve been here before, he’s just too hard to ignore” (Amy Winehouse).
 as - “As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I take a look at my life and realize
there’s nothing left” (Coolio).
 as long as - “I don’t care who you are, where you’re from or what you did as long as you love
me” (Backstreet Boys).
 because - “I’m everything I am because you loved me” (Celine Dion).
 before - “Just call me angel of the morning, angel. Just touch my cheek before you leave me,
baby” (Juice Newton).
 even if - “Even if the sky is falling down, you’ll be my only” (Jay Sean).
 if - “If you leave me now, you’ll take away the biggest part of me” (Peter Cetera/Chicago).
 once - “Once you pop, you can’t stop” (Pringles commercials).
 now that - “Baby, now that I’ve found you, I won’t let you go” (Tony Macaulay/John
MacLeod).
 since - “I guess I’ll never be the same since I fell for you” (B.B. King).
 though - “Walk on through the wind, walk on through the rain though your dreams be tossed
and blown” (Rodgers and Hammerstein).
 unless - “We’re never going to survive unless we get a little crazy” (Seal).
 until - “[You] don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone” (Cinderella).
 when - “When I see you smile, I can face the world” (Bad English).
 where - “There’s a light burning bright, showing me the way, but I know where I’ve been”
(Scott Wittman).
 while - “I look at the world, and I notice it’s turning while my guitar gently weeps” (The
Beatles).

Conjunctions have three basic formats:

a. single word
for example: and, but, because, although
b. compound (often ending with as or that)
for example: provided that, as long as, in order that
c. correlative (surrounding an adverb or adjective)
for example: so...that
Lesson 8

Homophones

Homophones are words that have exactly the same sound (pronunciation) but different
meanings and (usually) spelling.

For example, the following two words have the same sound, but different meanings and
spelling:

 hour
 our

In the next example, the two words have the same sound and spelling, but different
meanings:

 bear (the animal)

 bear (to carry)

Other examples:

 be / bee
 eye / I
 hear / here
 know / no
 knows / nose
 meat / meet
 right / write
 sail / sale
 sea / see
 son / sun
 steal / steel
 tail / tale
 their / there / they’re
 to / two / too
 wear / where
 wood / would
 it's / its
 they're / their
 suite / sweet
 flower / flour
 dear / deer
 wether / weather
 waist / waste
 weak / week
 sole / soul
 vain / vein / vane
 muscles / mussels
 serial / cereal
 night / knight
 minor / miner
 cent / scent
 complement / compliment
 heal / heel
 peace / piece
 stair / stare
 poor / pour
 profit / prophet
 air / heir
Lesson 9

ExpressingăYourăOpinion

Personal Point of View

We use these words and phrases to express a personal point of view:

 In my experience…
 As far as I'm concerned…
 Speaking for myself…
 In my opinion…
 Personally, I think…
 I'd say that…
 I believe that…
 What I mean is…

General Point of View

We use these words and phrases to express a point of view that is generally thought by people:

 It is thought that...
 Some people say that...
 It is considered...
 It is generally accepted that...

Agreeing with an opinion

We use these words and phrases to agree with someone else's point of view:

 Of course.
 You're absolutely right.
 Yes, I agree.
 I think so too.
  That's a good point.
 Exactly.
 I don't think so either.
 So do I.
 I'd go along with that.
 That's true.
 Neither do I.
 I agree with you entirely.
 That's just what I was thinking.
 I couldn't agree more.

Disagreeing with an opinion

We use these words and phrases to disagree with someone else's point of view:

 That's different.
 I don't agree with you.
 However…
 That's not entirely true.
 On the contrary…
 I'm sorry to disagree with you, but…
 Yes, but don't you think…
 That's not the same thing at all.
 I'm afraid I have to disagree.
 I'm not so sure about that.
 I must take issue with you on that.
 It's unjustifiable to say that...
Lesson 10

Modal verbs

What are modal verbs?

Modals (also called modal verbs, modal auxiliary verbs, modal auxiliaries) are special verbs
which behave irregularly in English. They are different from normal verbs like "work, play,
visit..." They give additional information about the function of the main verb that follows it.
They have a great variety of communicative functions.

Here are some characteristics of modal verbs:

 They never change their form. You can't add "s", "ed", "ing"...
 They are always followed by an infinitive without "to" (e.i. the bare infinitive.)
 They are used to indicate modality allow speakers to express certainty, possibility,
willingness, obligation, necessity, ability

List of modal verbs

Here is a list of modal verbs:

can, could, may, might, will, would, shall, should, must

The verbs or expressions dare, ought to, had better, and need not behave like modal auxiliaries
to a large extent and my be added to the above list

Use of modal verbs:

Modal verbs are used to express functions such as:

1. Permission
2. Ability
3. Obligation
4. Prohibition
5. Lack of necessity
6. Advice
7. possibility
8. probability
Examples of modal verbs

Here is a list of modals with examples:

Modal Verb Expressing Example

must Strong obligation You must stop when the traffic lights turn red.
logical conclusion / Certainty He must be very tired. He's been working all
day long.
must not prohibition You must not smoke in the hospital.
can ability I can swim.
permission Can I use your phone please?
possibility Smoking can cause cancer.
could ability in the past When I was younger I could run fast.
polite permission Excuse me, could I just say something?
possibility It could rain tomorrow!
may permission May I use your phone please?
possibility, probability It may rain tomorrow!
might polite permission Might I suggest an idea?
possibility, probability I might go on holiday to Australia next year.
need not lack of necessity/absence of I need not buy tomatoes. There are plenty of
obligation tomatoes in the fridge.
should/ought 50 % obligation I should / ought to see a doctor. I have a
to terrible headache.
advice You should / ought to revise your lessons
logical conclusion He should / ought to be very tired. He's been
working all day long.
had better advice You 'd better revise your lessons

Remember

Modal verbs are followed by an infinitive without "to", also called the bare infinitive.

Examples:

 You must stop when the traffic lights turn red.

 You should see to the doctor.
 There are a lot of tomatoes in the fridge. You need not buy any.
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Askingăforă/ăgivingăpermission

When you ask for permission to use something that belongs to someone else you have to do your
best to be polite. It is desirable to use the word "please."

Asking for Permission:

 Can I go out, please?

 May I open the window, please?
 Please, can I have a look at your photo album?
 Please, may I taste that hot spicy couscous dish?
 Do you mind if I smoke?
 Would you mind if I asked you something?
 Is it okay if I sit here?
 Would it be all right if I borrowed your mobile Phone?

Giving Permission:

 Yes, please do.

 Sure, go ahead.
 Sure.
 No problem.
 Please feel free.

Refusing to give permission:

 No, please don’t.

 I’m sorry, but that’s not possible.
 I'm afraid, but you can't.
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Intentions

Social function:

To state plans or something intended to do in the future.

I would like to ......
I will ......
I want to ......
I am going to ......
I would rather ......
I’m planning to …
I’ll make an effort to …
I’m thinking of …
I have every intention of …
I fully intend to …
It is my intention to …

Asking Plan, Purpose, Intention

What are you going to do?
Any plan to …?
Are you thinking of …?
Do you have any intention of …?
Is it your intention to …?

e.g.
I would like to tell about my family
I will visit museum today
I want to make a pancake
I am going to introduce my friend
I would rather stay at home than go fishing
 BIBLIOGRAPHY

1.Turai, Ioana Maria, Gramatica limbii engleze, Editura Corint, București, 2008

2. Chirea – Ungureanu, Carmen, English Grammar – Exercises and quizzes, Editura “Andrei
Șaguna”, Constanța, 2006

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