Regras, dicas e curiosidades sobre gramática da língua inglesa
Word Order in Positive Sentences For the beginning, remember this simple rule: If you are a more advanced learner, remember the following rule: Word Order in Negative Sentences The word order in negative sentences is the same as in affirmative sentences. Note, however, that in negative sentences we usually need an auxiliary… Read More
Over the years, the English language has borrowed a great number of French words and expressions. Some of this vocabulary has been so completely absorbed by English that speakers might not realize its origins. Other words and expressions have retained their “Frenchness” – a certain je ne sais quoi which speakers tend to be much… Read More
Travel (v) is used in general terms as a verb – it usually means to change location. The word travel is very rarely used as a noun. For example: I have to travel a lot for work. Trip (n) is often substituted for the word ‘holiday’ when the travelling distance was short. For example: How… Read More
Word Explanation Example say to say something (say is followed immediately by a noun clause). If you want to put a personal object after say, use the word to. Andrew said that he was right.He said to his father that he was right. tell to tell someone something (tell is followed by an object noun… Read More
Usually we choose the correct form by instinct. For example;- I am a teacher. (not me) Give that to me. (not I) There are other times when people make mistakes with these two pronouns. I/me is difficult when it is coupled with another pronoun or with a noun. This is when you have to think… Read More
Practical jokes (Part II) differ from confidence tricks or hoaxes in that the victim finds out, or is let in on the joke, rather than being talked into handing over money or other valuables. Practical jokes are generally lighthearted and without lasting effect; they aim to make the victim feel humbled or foolish, but not… Read More
The pun, also called paronomasia, is a form of word play which suggests two or more meanings, by exploiting multiple meanings of words, or of similar-sounding words, for an intended humorous or rhetorical effect.These ambiguities can arise from the intentional use and abuse of homophonic, homographic, metonymic, or metaphorical language. Here is a list of business names… Read More
Practical jokes differ from confidence tricks or hoaxes in that the victim finds out, or is let in on the joke, rather than being talked into handing over money or other valuables. Practical jokes are generally lighthearted and without lasting effect; they aim to make the victim feel humbled or foolish, but not victimized or humiliated. Thus most practical jokes… Read More
O efeito McGurk é um fenômeno perceptivo que demonstra uma interação entre audição e visão na percepção da fala. A ilusão ocorre quando o componente auditivo de um som é emparelhado com o componente visual de outro som, levando à percepção de um terceiro som. A informação visual que uma pessoa obtém ao ver uma pessoa falar muda a maneira como ela ouve o… Read More
Uma boa tradução captura o espírito de um texto sem segui-lo à risca. Ele captura a energia, a textura e a voz do texto de origem e as replica na tradução, valendo-se de todos os recursos do idioma de destino. Uma boa tradução transmite o que está escrito nas entrelinhas, e foi o que aconteceu… Read More
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