Unit 8 Uses of the ‘s

He is a hairdresser. He has worked at this salon for 5 years. É comum encontrar ’s como forma contraída de “is” e “has” (quando o verbo have for um auxiliar). He is a hairdresser. He has worked at this salon for 5 years.

He ’s a hairdresser. He ’s worked at this salon for 5 years. É comum encontrar ’s como forma contraída de “is” e “has” (quando o verbo have for um auxiliar) . He ’s a hairdresser. He ’s worked at this salon for 5 years.

George ’s clients are very demanding. Outro uso do ’s é para indicar relação de posse. George ’s clients are very demanding.

Unit 8 Some uses of the Conditional

If she goes to that store and sees something she likes, she buys it. Para verdades e fatos em geral, usamos a if-clause e a oração principal no simple present. If she goes to that store and sees something she likes, she buys it.

If I get a bad grade, my parents won’t let me travel next week. Para expressar um futuro possível, avisar, ameaçar e persuadir, usamos a if-clause + simple present a e oração principal no simple future. If I get a bad grade, my parents won’t let me travel next week.

If you are tired, just rest for a while. Para dar conselhos ou instruções, usamos a if-clause + simple present e a oração principal no imperative. If you are tired, just rest for a while.

Unit 8 Present Continuous

They are running a marathon. O present continuous é usado para falar de: ações em andamento They are running a marathon.

She is saving money until she can afford to buy a house. O present continuous é usado para falar de: ações temporárias She is saving money until she can afford to buy a house.

I am seeing the doctor on Wednesday. O present continuous é usado para falar de: compromissos e agendamentos I am seeing the doctor on Wednesday.