1. Unit 8
Uses of the ‘s

2. 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.

3. 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.

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

5. Unit 8
Some uses of the Conditional

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Unit 8
Present Continuous

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

11. 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.

12. 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.