Ejercicios Prácticos de Gramática y Conversación en Inglés

Preguntas y Respuestas sobre el Pasado

Where were you born?
• I was born in Argentina.
Where you born in Buenos Aires?
• Yes, I was.
• No, I wasn't. I was born in Córdoba.

When did you move to Los Angeles?
• I moved here ten years ago. I didn't speak English.
Did you take English classes in Argentina?
• Yes, I did. I took classes for a year.
• No, I didn't. My aunt taught me at home.

Did you use to collect things?
• Yes, I used to collect comic books.
• No, I didn't use to collect anything, but now I collect art.

What sports did you use to play?
• I never used to play sports, but now I play tennis.
• I used to play tennis.

Ciudad, Tráfico y Preguntas Indirectas

Problemas Urbanos y Soluciones

• There are too many cars. ➔ There is too much traffic.
• There should be fewer cars. ➔ There should be less pollution.
• We need more subway lines. ➔ We need more public transportation.
• There aren't enough buses. ➔ There isn't enough parking.

Preguntas Directas e Indirectas

• Where is the bank? ➔ Could you tell me where the bank is?
• Where are the restrooms? ➔ Do you know where the restrooms are?
• How often do the buses leave? ➔ Can you tell me how often the buses leave?
• What time does the bank open? ➔ Do you know what time the bank opens?
• When did Flight 566 arrive? ➔ Do you know when Flight 566 arrived?

Deseos y Posesiones (Wish Clauses)

• I wish I had a new car (my possessions)
• I wish I had a job

I live with my parents.
• I wish I didn't live with my parents.
• I wish I had my own apartment.
I can't move out.
• I wish I could move out.

Life is difficult.
• I wish it were easier.
• I wish it weren't so difficult.

Experiencias y Planes Futuros

Experiencias de Vida

Have you ever eaten snails?
• Yes, I have. I tried them last month.
Did you like them?
• Yes, I did. They were delicious.

Planes (Going to)

What are you going to do?
• I'm going to relax at the beach.
• We're going to go surfing every day.
• I'm not going to do anything special.

Phrasal Verbs y Usos de los Verbos

Phrasal Verbs Separables

• Pick up the toys, please.
• Turn the lights off, please.
• Clean the yard up, please.
• Please put your books away.
• Please turn down the radio.
• Please take off your boots.
• Hang your jacket up, please.
• Please take out the trash.
• Please let the dog out.
• Turn on the TV, please.

Uso de Infinitivos de Propósito

• Satellites are used to transmit television programs.
• Robots are sometimes used to identify criminals.
• You can use a cell phone to send text messages.
• People use the internet to make travel reservations.
• DNA fingerprinting is used to identify criminals.