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nota buena When a verb directly follows a preposition, the verb always remains in the infinitive form.
EJERCICIO
30 1
VOCABULARIO
1. after eating 2. before speaking 3. in order to live 4. instead of writing 5. before reading 6. after listening 7. in order to hear 8. instead of working 9. for seeing 10. before receiving
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VOCABULARIO
EJERCICIO
30 2
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
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EJERCICIO
30 3
From the vocabulary list given above, tell what you need in each of the following situations.
1. Para tener fresco cuando hace mucho calor: 2. Para caminar de una sala de clase a otra en la escuela: 3. Para conectar la lmpara a la electricidad en la casa: 4. Para encender (turn on) la luz en el techo: 5. Para abrir la puerta de tu dormitorio: 6. Para mostrar (to display) tus trofeos (trophies): 7. Para vaciar el lavabo de agua (u otro lquido): 8. Para contener (contain) papeles que no quieres:
EJERCICIO
30 4
1. Before speaking with my electrician, I need to look at the lamp, the cord, and the light switch.
2. After looking at all my trophies for bowling on the mantle, Pedro is very jealous.
3. Instead of painting (pintar) the ceiling, Michelangelo should paint the kitchen.
6. After seeing the food in the garbage can, who can eat?
8. You have to eat in order to live (but you shouldnt live in order to eat).
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