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1 I have 32 years. (I have 32 years old). I am 32 years old (I am 32.) Tengo 32 años. 2 He is manager at OM Personal. He is a manager at OM Personal. Es gerente de OM Personal. 3 I like ski. I like skiing. Me gusta esquiar. 4 I born in Buenos Aires. (I'm born in Buenos Aires). I was born in Buenos Aires. Nací en Buenos Aires. 5 I am living 20 minutes from downtown. I live 20 minutes from downtown. Vivo a 20 minutos del centro. 6 Daniel have to write a report. Daniel has to write a report. Daniel tiene que redactar un informe. 7 What must you to do? What do you have to do? ¿Que tienes qué hacer? (¿Qué debes hacer?) 8 I must to learn English. I must learn English. Debo (Tengo que) aprender inglés. 9 Does he travels a lot? Does he travel a lot? ¿Viaja mucho? (¿Sale mucho de viaje?) 10 Yes, I like very much. Yes, I like it very much. Sí, (eso) me gusta mucho. 11 I don't mind to work long hours. I don't mind working long hours. No me importa trabajar muchas horas. 12 Can you to give me some information? Can you give me some information? ¿Me puede dar algo de información? 13 Can you borrow me the car? Can you lend me your car? ¿Puedes prestarme el auto? 14 I like a ticket to New York. I would like a ticket to New York. (I'd like a ticket to New York). Quisiera (Necesito) un pasaje a Nueva York. 15 Could you repeat it, please? Could you repeat that, please? ¿Puedes repetirlo, por favor? 16 They wanted two thousands. They wanted two thousand. Querían dos mil. 17 The thieves stole eighteen millions. The thieves stole eighteen million. Los ladrones robaron dieciocho millones. 18 OM Personal is developing multimedia courses. OM Personal develops multimedia courses. OM Personal desarrolla cursos multimedia. 19 More persons are buying our products. More people are buying our products. Más personas están adquiriendo nuestros productos. 20 Many people is visiting Costa Rica these days. Many people are visiting Costa Rica these days. Mucha gente está visitando Costa Rica en estos momentos. 21 Hello. Here is Peter Simpson. Hello. Peter Simpson speaking. (Hello. This is Peter Simpson). Hola. Habla (Soy) Peter Simpson. 22 In our country, children are start school at the age of five. In our country, children start school at the age of five. En nuestro país, los niños comienzan a ir a la escuela a los cinco años. 23 I am agree with you. I agree with you. Estoy de acuerdo contigo.
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24 The Military service is not a very good idea. Military service is not a very good idea. El Servicio Militar no es una buena idea. 25 I don't have so much money. I don't have enough money. No tengo dinero suficiente. 26 This apartment is too much expensive. This apartment is too expensive. Este departamento (apartamento) es demasiado caro. 27 All our employees have four weeks holiday. All of our employees have four weeks holiday. Todos nuestros empleados tienen cuatro semanas de vacaciones. 28 Somebody's knocking on the door. Please, go and see who he is. Somebody's knocking on the door. Please, go and see who it is. Alguien está golpeando la puerta. Anda a ver quién es, por favor. 29 Let me examine your pulse. Let me feel your pulse. Permítame verificar sus pulsaciones. 30 Would you mind posting this for me? Yes, certainly. Would you mind posting this for me? Of course not / Not at all. ¿Te molestaría franquear esto por mí? Por supuesto que no / En absoluto. 31 One thousand dollars are a large sum of money. One thousand dollars is a large sum of money. Mil dólares es mucho dinero. 32 Sheila is yet talking on the phone. Sheila is still talking on the phone. Sheila todavía está hablando por teléfono. 33 The standard of living of Argentinians are reasonably high. The standard of living of Argentinians is reasonably high. El estándar de vida de los argentinos es razonablemente elevado. 34 My wife loves apple. My wife loves apples. A mi esposa le encantan la manzanas. 35 Two-people sports is my hobby. Two-people sports are my hobby. Mi distracción son los deportes para dos jugadores. 36 Ten years are much too long for us!! We cannot wait. Ten years is much too long for us!! We cannot wait. ¡¡Diez años es demasiado para nosotros!! No podemos esperar. 37 The assistant and secretary have been with our company for ten years. The assistant and secretary has been with our company for ten years. La asistente y secretaria ha estado en nuestra empresa durante diez años. 38 The manager and the secretary was not in yesterday. The manager and the secretary were not in yesterday.. El gerente y la secretaria no estaban en la oficina ayer. 39 Many visitors say OM Personal is a megaportal very useful. Many visitors say OM Personal is a very useful megaportal. Muchos visitantes dicen que OM Personal es un megaportal muy útil. 40 Is important to talk to the teacher. It is important to talk to the teacher. Es importante conversar con el profesor. 41 Marcela is a hard employee. Marcela is a hard-working employee. Marcela es una empleada muy trabajadora. 42 She speaks and writes English very good. She speaks and writes English very well. Ella habla y escribe inglés muy bien. 43 They go to differents places every year. They go to different places every year. Ellos/as van a diferentes lugares todos los años.
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44 A lot of people learns American English at OM Personal megaportal. A lot of people learn American English at OM Personal megaportal. Mucha gente aprende Inglés Americano en el megaportal OM Personal. 45 She drinks much coffee every day. She drinks a lot of coffee every day. Ella bebe mucho café a diario. 46 Everybody have problems in this country. Everybody has problems in this country. Todos tienen problemas en este país. 47 I don't have no friends in this city. I have no friends in this city. (I don't have any friends in this city). No tengo amigos (ningún amigo) en esta ciudad. 48 Would you like any coffee? Would you like some coffee? (generalmente para invitaciones) ¿Quieres algo de café? 49 My favorite sport is the football. My favorite sport is football. Mi deporte favorito es el fútbol. 50 I'm really tired. I'm going to the bed. I'm really tired. I'm going to bed. Estoy realmente cansado/a. Me voy a la cama. 51 It's a nice weather today. It's nice weather today. Está agradable el tiempo hoy. 52 I don't have car, but I have apartment. I don't have a car, but I have an apartment. No tengo auto pero tengo departamento (apartmento). 53 My wife is fantastic but her parents are not nice persons. My wife is fantastic but her parents are not nice people. Mi esposa es sensacional pero sus padres no son personas agradables. 54 The building's roof is completely blue. The roof of the building is completely blue. El techo del edificio es completamente azul. 55 Can you see the children of Mrs. Kelly? Can you see Mrs. Kelly's children? ¿Puedes ver a los niños de la Sra. Kelly? 56 In the winter we go to fishing every weekend. In the winter we go fishing every weekend. En el invierno vamos a pescar todos los fines de semana. 57 Which color are your eyes? What color are your eyes? ¿De qué color son tus ojos? 58 Why are waiting those people? Why are those people waiting? ¿Por qué están esperando esas personas? 59 I'm tired. So I am. I'm tired. So am I. Estoy cansado/a. Yo también. 60 I don't have a key to open the door. Neither I do. I don't have a key to open the door. Neither do I. No tengo llave para abrir la puerta. Yo tampoco. 61 Is true that you are married? Is it true that you are married? ¿Es cierto que eres casado/a? 62 Is raining again. It's raining again. Está lloviendo de nuevo. 63 Do you go out tonight? Are you going out tonight? ¿Sales esta noche? 64 How long do you know Helen? How long have you known Helen? ¿Cuánto hace que conoces a Helen? 65 He is in Canada since April. He has been in Canada since April. El está en Canadá desde abril.
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66 I'm tired. I'm wanting to go home. I'm tired. I want to go home. Estoy cansado/a. Estoy deseando irme a casa. 67 It's a nice house, but it doesn't has a garage. It's a nice house, but it doesn't have a garage. Es una bonita casa pero no tiene cochera. 68 My car don't use much gas. My car doesn't use much gas. Mi auto no consume (usa) mucho combustible. 69 Mrs. Robinson is capable to cook Argentinian food. Mrs. Robinson is able to cook Argentinian food. La Sra. Robinson sabe (puede) preparar comidas argentinas. 70 Sorry, my wife is busy in her business now. Sorry, my wife is busy with her business now. Lo siento, mi esposa está ocupada con sus quehaceres en este momento. 71 My sister Lydia is going to marry with a doctor. My sister Lydia is going to marry a doctor. Mi hermana Lidia se va a casar con un médico. 72 This is my older brother. This is my elder brother. Este es mi hermano mayor. 73 Where are you come from ? Where do you come from ? ¿De dónde viene usted? 74 Cow is a useful animal. The cow is a useful animal. La vaca es un animal útil. 75 I do not understand what is he talking about. I do not understand what he is talking about. No entiendo de qué está hablando. 76 I've got many homeworks to do. I've got a lot of homework to do. Tengo muchas tareas (muchos deberes) para hacer. 77 Robert loves Anna more than Fred. Robert loves Anna more than Fred does. Robert ama a Ana más que Fred. 78 One of my students have sent me a birthday card. One of my students has sent me a birthday card. Uno de mis estudiantes me ha enviado una tarjeta de cumpleaños. 79 I am the only son in the family. I have not brothers. I am the only son in the family. I have no brothers. Soy el único hijo de la familia. No tengo hermanos. 80 What do you feel now? What are you feeling now? How do you feel now? How are you feeling now? ¿Cómo te sientes ahora? ¿Como te estás sintiendo ahora? 81 The food we eat every day at home it is very good. The food we eat every day at home is very good. La comida que comemos a diario en casa es muy buena. 82 An airplane is a machine who flies. An airplane is a machine which (that) flies. Un avión es una máquina que vuela. 83 Do you know the man which is playing the piano? Do you know the man who is playing the piano? ¿Conoces al hombre que está tocando el piano? 84 We are going to play tennis when it doesn't rain. We are going to play tennis if it doesn't rain. Vamos a (Pensamos) jugar tenis si no llueve. 85 Can you call to me tomorrow? Can you call me tomorrow? ¿Puedes llamarme mañana? 86 The lawyer's office is in the first floor. The lawyer's office is on the first floor. La oficina del abogado está (se en-
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cuentra) en el primer piso. 87 I'm tired. I'm going to home right away. I'm tired. I'm going home right away. Estoy cansado/a. Ya me estoy yendo a casa. 88 They're going on vacation on next Monday. They're going on vacation next Monday. Piensan irse de vacaciones el próximo lunes. 89 In last summer we went to Venezuela and Puerto Rico. Last summer we went to Venezuela and Puerto Rico. El verano pasado fuimos a Venezuela y Puerto Rico. 90 These are the best roses in my garden. Please, give your mother them. These are the best roses in my garden. Please, give them to your mother. Estas son las mejores rosas de mi jardín. Por favor, dáselas a tu madre. 91 They go every day to school. They go to school every day. Van todos los días a clase (a la escuela). 92 Why do you make always the same mistake? Why do you always make the same mistake ¿Por qué cometes siempre el mismo error? 93 What season do you like best ? Which season do you like best ? ¿Qué estación te gusta más? 94 To drink too much is bad for one's health. Drinking too much is bad for one's health. Beber en exceso (demasiado) es malo para la salud. 95 Today is hot. It's hot today. Hoy hace calor. 96 I'm traveling to Europe next month. I'm making a trip to Europe next month. Pienso viajar a Europa el mes próximo. 97 Is your new camera this kind? Is your new camera this sort? Is your new camera like this? ¿Es tu nueva cámara como ésta? 98 Please, open page 15 of your book. Let's begin from page 15. Please, open page 15 to your book. Let's begin at (on) page 15. Por favor, abre la página 15 de tu libro. Comencemos en la página 15. 99 This is the key of my room. This is the key to my room. Esta es la llave de mi habitación. 100 Is there any place for me in your car? Is there any room for me in your car? ¿Hay lugar para mí en tu auto? 101 You have to take an aspirin. You should take aspirin. (You should take some aspirin). Deberías tomar una aspirina. 102 Francis did not arrived yesterday. Francis did not arrive yesterday. Francis no llegó ayer. 103 Did you wanted to buy that suit? Did you want to buy that suit? ¿Querías (Quisiste) comprar ese traje? 104 I not ordered this wine. I did not order this wine. Yo no pedí este vino. 105 On January 1990 they came to visit us. In January 1990 they came to visit us. En enero de 1990 ellos vinieron a visitarnos. 106 1999 it was a good year for us at OM Personal. 1999 was a good year for us at OM Personal. 1999 fue un buen año para nosotros en OM Personal.
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107 Istambul is more cheaper than Paris. Istambul is cheaper than Paris. Estambul es más económico que París. 108 Our company charges less that others. Our company charges less than others. Nuestra empresa cobra menos que otras. 109 Where has gone David? Where has David gone? ¿Adónde ha ido David? 110 Could you say to him to call me? Could you tell (ask) him to call me? ¿Podrías decirle (pedirle) que me llame? 111 I get it for you right away. I'll get it for you right away. Se lo/a traigo de inmediato (ya mismo). 112 When unemployment rose in Argentina? When did unemployment rise in Argentina? ¿Cuándo aumentó el desempleo en Argentina? 113 These car parts are made from Bader Co. in Germany These car parts are made by Bader Co. in Germany. Estas autopartes están fabricadas por Bader Co. en Alemania. 114 After key in your personal code. After that key in your personal code. A continuación (Luego) ingrese su código personal. 115 At last take your card out of the machine. Finally take your card out of the machine. Finalmente retire su tarjeta de la máquina. 116 Tom looked angry at me because I broke his valuable cell phone. Tom looked angrily at me because I had broken his valuable cell phone. Tom me miró enojado porque yo había roto su costoso teléfono celular. 117 It's the safer PC on the market. It's the safest PC on the market. Es la computadora más segura del mercado. 118 He went to the bank for getting some money. He went to the bank to get some money. Fue al banco a extraer algo de dinero. 119 It's depend on you. It depends on you. Esto depende de ti. 120 Do I start talking? Shall I start talking? (Can I start talking?) ¿Comienzo a hablar? 121 There has been an accident last night. There was an accident last night. Hubo un accidente anoche. 122 I will buy a new car next year. I'm going to buy a new car next year. Pienso (Voy a) comprar un auto el año que viene. 123 I will tell Paul all about it if I will see him. I will tell Paul all about it if I see him. Le comentaré todo a Paul si lo veo. 124 It was write by Shakespeare. It was written by Shakespeare. Fue escrito por Shakespeare. 125 She has left three years ago. She left three years ago. Ella se fue hace tres años. 126 I think the government will not increase taxes. I don't think the government will increase taxes. No creo que el gobierno aumente los impuestos. 127 Did they have good results this year? Have they had good results this year? ¿Han obtenido buenos resultados este año?
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128 I'd rather to sit on the floor. I'd rather sit on the floor. Preferiría sentarme en el piso. 129 What will you do if you was in my position? What would you do if you were in my position? ¿Qué harías si te encontraras (encontrases) en mi posición? 130 If I would have more time, I would travel. If I had more time, I would travel. Si tuviera (tuviese) más tiempo, viajaría. 131 What will you do in my position? What would you do in my position?. ¿Que harías tu en mi situación? 132 Ann ought buy some new clothes. Ann ought to buy some new clothes. Ana debería comprarse ropas nuevas. 133 I think I go to bed early tonight. I think I'll go to bed early tonight. Creo que me voy a la cama temprano esta noche. 134 What will you do this weekend? What are you going to do this weekend? ¿Qué piensas hacer este fin de semana? 135 Please, wait here. I'll come back in a second. Please, wait here. I'll be back in a second. Por favor, aguarde aquí. Regresaré enseguida. 136 The sun rises from the East. The sun rises in the East. El sol sale por el este. 137 Different from me, my wife is really proficient in French and Spanish. Unlike me, my wife is really proficient in French and Spanish. A diferencia mía, mi esposa es muy competente en Francés y Español. 138 Mary hadn't breakfast this morning. Mary didn't have breakfast this morning. Mary no tomó el desayuno esta mañana. 139 Their brand new hotel attracts lots of customers. Their brand new hotel attracts lots of guests. Su flamante hotel atrae muchos huéspedes. 140 Her husband died in Minnesota plane crash last year. Her husband was killed in Minnesota plane crash last year. Su esposo se mató en el acidente aéreo de Minnesota el año pasado. 141 Who cooked this green salad ? Who made this green salad ? ¿Quién preparó esta ensalada de vegetales? 142 Either of you have given me this present for my birthday. Either of you has given me this present for my birthday. Uno de ustedes me ha dado este regalo para mi cumpleaños. 143 Neither they nor I are to blame for this serious mistake. Neither they nor I am to blame for this serious mistake. Ni ellos ni yo tenemos la culpa de este grave error. 144 It is me who won the first prize last year. It is I who won the first prize last year. Soy yo quien ganó el primer premio el año pasado. 145 We have not money left. We have no money left. No nos queda nada de dinero. 146 A Brazilian old couple will visit us next month. An old Brazilian couple will visit us next month. Una pareja mayor brasileña nos visitará el mes próximo. 147 Edward never went to India, so did his brother. Edward never went to India, neither did his brother. Eduardo nunca fue a la India, tampoco su hermano.
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148 Michelle is working hardly for the test. Michelle is working hard for the test. Michelle está estudiando (trabajando) mucho para el examen. 149 She has a bad cold, but her temperature went down. She has a bad cold, but her temperature came down. Está muy resfriada pero su temperatura ha disminuido. 150 I would like to know the detail of the ceremony. I would like to know the details of the ceremony. Me gustaría conocer los detalles de la ceremonia. 151 Please, give me a detail description of the road accident. Please, give me a detailed description of the road accident. Por favor, déme una descripción detallada del accidente vial. 152 My friend Clara treats her babies motherly. My friend Clara treats her babies in a motherly way. Mi amiga Clara trata a sus bebés de un modo maternal. 153 Many students have completed the OM Basic course satisfactory. Many students have completed the OM Basic course satisfactorily. Muchos estudiantes han finalizado el curso OM Basic satisfactoriamente. 154 It was fall, but it was still bright outside. It was fall, but it was still light outside. Era otoño pero aún había luz afuera. 155 I recommend you to take a long nap this afternoon. I recommend that you take a long nap this afternoon. Te recomiendo que duermas una larga siesta esta tarde. 156 Helen became really better. Helen got really better. Helen realmente mejoró. 157 We are necessary to help the poor in our community. It is necessary for us to help the poor in our community. Es necesario que ayudemos a los pobres de nuestra comunidad. 158 This film is worth being watched. This film is worth watching. Esta película merece verse. 159 I get my salary twice a month. I get paid twice a month. Me pagan dos veces por mes. 160 Last train leaves at 10 pm. It's about ten now, so hurry up! Last train leaves at 10 pm. It's nearly (almost) ten now, so hurry up! El último tren parte a las 22:00. Son casi las 22:00 ahora, ¡de modo que apúrate! 161 My father, as well as my grandfather, play the violin. My father, as well as my grandfather, plays the violin. Mi padre, como mi abuelo, toca el violín. 162 We were only late five minutes but she was already gone. We were only five minutes late but she was already gone. Llegamos apenas cinco minutos tarde pero ella ya se había ido. 163 Martha is yet at home. Martha is still at home. Martha está todavía en casa. 164 I will go but I haven't finished the house cleaning too. I will go but I haven't finished the house cleaning yet. Iré pero no he terminado la limpieza de la casa aún. 165 We have never been to so a beautiful city. We have never been to such a beautiful city. Jamás hemos estado en una ciudad tan hermosa. 166 Both brothers worked enough hard that they finally became millionaires. Both brothers worked so hard that they finally became millionaires. Los dos hermanos trabajaron tanto que finalmente se hicieron millonarios.
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167 If I will be late this evening, don't wait for me. If I'm late this evening, don't wait for me. Si llego tarde esta noche, no me esperen. 168 When I will be in Madrid, I'm going to visit the Prado Museum. When I'm in Madrid, I'm going to visit the Prado Museum. Cuando esté (me encuentre) en Madrid, pienso visitar el Museo del Prado. 169 What time did your parents arrive to the National Hotel? What time did your parents arrive at the National Hotel? ¿A qué hora llegaron tus padres al Hotel Nacional? 170 My parents arrived to Brazil last week. My parents arrived in Brazil last week. Mis padres llegaron a Brasil la semana pasada. 171 She was really tired when she arrived at home. She was really tired when she arrived home. Ella estaba realmente cansada cuando llegó al hogar (a casa). 172 Martha and I didn't speak during we were having dinner. Martha and I didn't speak while we were having dinner. Martha y yo no nos hablamos mientras estábamos cenando. 173 John has been in the hospital since three days. John has been in the hospital for three days. John ha estado internado (en el hospital) durante tres días. 174 I gave to Patricia the book. I gave Patricia the book. (I gave the book to Patricia) . Le di a Patricia el libro. (Le di el libro a Patricia). 175 They like their new house. We like it either. They like their new house. We like it too. A ellos les gusta su nueva casa. A nosotros también. 176 Robert always is very good at football. He plays also tennis and golf. Robert is always very good at football. He also plays tennis and golf. Roberto siempre es muy bueno en fútbol. Juega además tenis y golf. 177 I went yesterday afternoon to the bank. I went to the bank yesterday afternoon. Fui ayer por la tarde al banco.. 178 It was very late, so I opened very quietly the door. It was very late, so I opened the door very quietly. Era muy tarde, de modo que abrí muy silenciosamente la puerta. 179 It's too cold for go out today. It's too cold to go out today. Hace demasiado frío para salir hoy. 180 I don't have money enough for buy a car. I don't have enough money to buy a car. No tengo dinero suficiente para comprar un automóvil. 181 My hair is the same like yours. (My hair is the same color like yours). My hair is the same color as yours. Mi cabello es del mismo color que el tuyo. 182 Athens in Greece is older as Rome in Italy. Athens in Greece is older than Rome in Italy. Atenas en Grecia es más antigua que Roma en Italia. 183 I don't like Mariana's house. I prefer moderner houses. I don't like Mariana's house. I prefer more modern houses. No me gusta las casa de Mariana. Prefiero las casas más modernas. 184 Don't send me a letter. It's more cheap to send an email. Don't send me a letter. It's cheaper to send an email. No me envíes una carta. Es más económico enviar un correo electrónico.
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185 My sister can run fastly. My sister can run fast. Mi hermana Diana corre (puede, sabe correr) muy rápido. 186 Both of my brothers got married. Both my brothers got married. Mis dos hermanos se casaron. 187 All students failed the exam. All the students failed the examination. (All of the students failed the exam). Todos los estudiantes fracasaron en el examen. 188 Susan has been to every countries in Europe. Susan has been to every country in Europe. Susan ha estado en todos los países de Europa. 189 Please, don't tell nobody about my personal situation. Please, don't tell anybody about my personal situation. Por favor, no le cuentes a nadie sobre mi situación personal. 190 There isn't nothing to do in this small town. There is nothing to do in this small town. No hay nada para hacer en este pequeño pueblo. 191 I've been in the north of Argentina but not in the south. I've been to the north of Argentina but not to the south. He estado en el norte de Argentina pero no en el sur. 192 I've just had a good news about my job. I've just had some good news about my job. Acabo de recibir una buena noticia sobre mi trabajo. 193 Ow!! I cut me with his knife!! Ow!! I cut myself with his knife!! ¡¡Ay!! ¡¡Me corté con este cuchillo!! 194 I gave he my telephone number. I gave him my telephone number. Le di (a él) mi número de teléfono. 195 I went out to meet a friend of me. I went out to meet a friend of mine. Salí para encontrarme con un amigo mío. 196 I usually get work before 8:30. I usually get to work before 8:30. I usually arrive at work before 8:30). Normalmente llego al trabajo antes de las 8 y media. 197 He said me that he was very happy. He said that he was very happy. He told me that he was very happy). El me dijo que era muy feliz. 198 What did Paul say you? What did Monica tell to you? What did Paul say to you? What did Monica tell you? ¿Qué te dijo Paul? ¿Qué te comentó Mónica? 199 They are going to Spain for to see their grandmother. They are going to Spain to see their grandmother. Van a viajar a España para ver a su abuela. 200 What did happen in the house yesterday? What happened in the house yesterday? ¿Que sucedió en la casa ayer? 201 What should we do if it will rain tomorrow? What should we do if it rains tomorrow? ¿Qué haríamos si llueve mañana? 202 Your new shoes are very nice, but please put on them. Your new shoes are very nice, but please put them on. Tus zapatos nuevos son muy bonitos, pero por favor póntelos. 203 Their huge living-room can seat one hundred people. Their huge living-room seats one hundred people. Su sala de estar tiene capacidad para cien personas. 204 Please, Jennifer. Lend me some money, for instance 200 dollars. Please, Jennifer. Lend me some money, say 200
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dollars. Por favor, Jennifer. Préstame algo de dinero, digamos 200 dólares. 205 She got on the car and drove away. She got in the car and drove away. (She got into the car and drove away). Se metió en el auto y salió manejando. 206 I want that you are happy in our house. I want you to be happy in our house. Quiero que seas feliz en nuestra casa. 207 Antonio is really funny. He makes us to laugh all day long. Antonio is really funny. He makes us laugh all day long. Antonio es realmente divertido. Nos hace reir todo el día. 208 Ann helped me carrying the box. Ann helped me carry the box. (Ann helped me to carry the box). Ana me ayudó a llevar la caja. 209 I enjoy to dance on the weekends. I enjoy dancing on the weekends. Me gusta bailar los fines de semana. 210 We had a lot of difficulty to find their new house. We had a lot of difficulty (in) finding their new house. Tuvimos muchas dificultades para encontrar su nueva casa. 211 Finally, my son Reno succeeded to enter the University. Finally, my son Reno succeeded in entering the University. Al final mi hijo Reno logró ingresar a la universidad. 212 She is used to watch television with the light on. She is used to watching television with the light on. Ella esta acostumbrada a ver televisión con la luz encendida. 213 After lunch, the guests suggested to go for a walk. After lunch, the guests suggested going for a walk. Después del almuerzo los invitados sugirieron salir a caminar. 214 No sooner had I arrived home when it began to rain. No sooner had I arrived home than it began to rain. No bien había llegado a casa comenzó a llover. 215 Please, see where your mistakes lay and how to make up for them. Please, see where your mistakes lay and how you could make up for them. Por favor, observa dónde radican tus errores para poder solucionarlos. 216 I felt very difficult to deal with this personal problem. I found it very difficult to deal with this personal problem. Se me hizo difícil lidiar con este problema personal. 217 The living standard in Japan is higher than Korea. The living standard in Japan is higher than that in Korea. El estándar de vida en Japón es más elevado que el de Corea. 218 We have been waiting for half an hour. The accountant has still not come. We have been waiting for half an hour. The accountant has not come yet. Hemos estado esperando durante media hora. El contador aún no ha llegado. 219 The sea was very rough that the ferry service had to be suspended. The sea was so rough that the ferry service had to be suspended. El mar estaba tan revuelto que el servicio de transportador debió suspenderse. 220 My grandmother lived to ninety-five. My grandmother lived to be ninety-five. Mi abuela vivió hasta los noventa y cinco años. 221 What is the total sum? How much does it come to? ¿Cuánto es en total? 222 Their new multimedia course will be sold well in Europe. Their new multimedia course will sell well in Europe. Su nuevo curso multimedia se venderá bien en Europa.
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223 My pay cannot support my living. My pay is not enough to live on. Mi sueldo no alcanza para vivir. 224 I think it will not rain tomorrow. I don't think it will rain tomorrow. No creo que llueva mañana. 225 Mrs. Harris married old. Mrs. Harris married late in life. La Sra. Harris se casó mayor. 226 Ann is asleep. Don't wake up her. Ann is asleep. Don't wake her up. Ana está dormida. No la despiertes. 227 Can you explain me this English structure? Can you explain this English structure to me? ¿Puedes explicarme esta estructura inglesa? 228 She told me her name, but I can't think about it now. She told me her name, but I can't think of it now. Ella me dijo su nombre pero no logro recordarlo ahora. 229 Linda is married with an American. Linda is married to an American. Linda está casada con un norteamericano. 230 She has always been very kind with me. She has always been very kind to me. Ella siempre ha sido muy amable conmigo. 231 Did you come here by your car or by the train? Did you come here in your car or on the train? ¿Viniste en tu auto o en el tren? 232 Tom's parents live at St. Louis village. Tom's parents live in St. Louis village. Los padres de Tom viven en el pueblo de St. Louis. 233 Who is the woman on that photograph? Who is the woman in that photograph? ¿Quién es la mujer de esa fotografía? 234 Tell me for Friday whether or not you can come to the party. Tell me by Friday whether or not you can come to the party. Dime para el viernes si puedes o no venir a la fiesta. 235 It rained during three days without stopping. It rained for three days without stopping. Llovió durante tres dias sin parar. 236 Mr. Fuentes is an English teacher, as me. Mr. Fuentes is an English teacher, like me. El Sr. Fuentes es profesor de inglés, como yo. 237 Peter is no more a student. He graduated yesterday. Peter is no longer a student. He graduated yesterday. Peter ya no es estudiante. Se recibió (graduó) ayer. 238 I won't probably see you tomorrow. I probably won't see you tomorrow. I will probably not see you tomorrow. Probablemente no te vea mañana. 239 What's the longest river of the world? What's the longest river in the world? ¿Cuál es el río más largo del mundo? 240 Drive careful !! Drive carefully !! ¡¡Conduce con cuidado!! 241 Tom is really interesting in politics, so he's never bored. Tom is really interested in politics, so he's never boring. A Tom realmente le interesa la política de modo que nunca aburre. 242 She couldn't come to the party, what was a pity. She couldn't come to the party, which was a pity. Ella no pudo venir a la fiesta lo cual fue una pena.
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243 A widow is a woman which husband is dead. A widow is a woman whose husband is dead. Una viuda es una mujer cuyo esposo está muerto. 244 Everything what he said was true. Everything that he said was true. Todo lo que dijo era verdad. 245 My boss thinks he knows all. My boss thinks he knows everything. Mi jefe cree que lo sabe todo. 246 We went on vacation with some friends of us. We went on vacation with some friends of ours. Fuimos de vacaciones con unos amigos nuestros. 247 I went out and took an umbrella with myself. I went out and took an umbrella with me. Salí y llevé un paraguas conmigo. 248 Five thousand dollars were stolen in the robbery. Five thousand dollars was stolen in the robbery. Cinco mil dólares fueron robados en el asalto. 249 The roses are my favorite flowers. Roses are my favorite flowers. (The rose is my favorite flower). Las rosas son mis flores predilectas. La rosa es mi flor predilecta. 250 I saw her to go out. I saw her go out. (I saw her going out). La vi salir. 251 Why are you still in bed? It's time you get up!! Why are you still in bed? It's time you got up!! ¿Por qué estás todavía en la cama? ¡¡Es hora de que te levantes!! 252 I'd rather you cook dinner now. I'm tired. I'd rather you cooked dinner now. I'm tired. Preferiría que prepares la cena ahora. Estoy cansado/a. 253 They gave me some money for buying some food. They gave me some money to buy some food. Me dieron algo de dinero para comprar algo de comida. 254 She lived in London so she is used to drive on the left. She lived in London so she is used to driving on the left. Vivió en Londres de modo que está acostumbrada a conducir por la izquierda. 255 It's no use to worry about it. There's nothing you can do. It's no use worrying about it. There's nothing you can do. No tiene caso lamentarse por eso. No hay nada que puedas hacer. 256 He apologized me for keeping me waiting. He apologized to me for keeping me waiting. Se disculpó por hacerme esperar. 257 I'm looking forward to see my sister again. I'm looking forward to seeing my sister again. Espero ansiosamente volver a ver a mi hermana. 258 Gina suggested to go to the movies. Gina suggested going to the movies. Gina sugirió ir al cine. 259 He admitted to steal the money. He admitted stealing the money. (He admitted having stolen the money). El admitió haber robado el dinero. 260 Is it going to rain tomorrow? I don't hope so. Is it going to rain tomorrow? I hope not. ¿Va a llover mañana? Espero que no. 261 Providing that she will study hard, she should pass the exam. Providing that she studies hard, she should pass the exam. Con la condicion de que ella estudie mucho, podría aprobar el examen.
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262 I don't want to go out tonight in case Sue will call. I don't want to go out tonight in case Sue calls. No quiero salir esta noche ante la eventualidad de que llame Sue. 263 The weather was terrible. I wish it would have been warmer. The weather was terrible. I wish it had been warmer. El tiempo estuvo espantoso. Ojalá hubiese estado más cálido. 264 If I would be rich, I would buy a castle in France. If I were rich, I would buy a castle in France. Si fuera rico, compraría un castillo en Francia. 265 I wish I would be taller. I wish I were taller. Ojalá fuera más alto/a. 266 I'd be very frightened if someone would point a gun at me. I'd be very frightened if someone pointed a gun at me. Estaría muy asustado si alguien me apuntara con un arma. 267 She suggested him to buy some new clothes. She suggested that he should buy some new clothes. Ella le sugirió (que debería) comprarse algunas ropas nuevas. 268 What do you suggest me to do? What do you suggest I do? ¿Qué me sugieres hacer? 269 Tom hasn't to work on Saturdays. Tom doesn't have to work on Saturdays. Tom no tiene que trabajar los sábados. 270 Do you like to come to the movies with us tonight? Would you like to come to the movies with us tonight? ¿Te gustaría ir al cine con nosotros esta noche? 271 The fire spread very quickly, but everyone could escape. The fire spread very quickly, but everyone was able to escape. El fuego se extendió rápidamente pero todos lograron escapar. 272 Had you a car when you lived in California? Did you have a car when you lived in California? ¿Tenías automóvil cuando vivías en California? 273 I wanted to call you, but I hadn't your number. I wanted to call you, but I didn't have your number. Quise llamarte pero no tenía tu número. 274 How many symphonies has Beethoven composed? How many symphonies did Beethoven compose? ¿Cuántas sinfonías compuso Beethoven? 275 Diana, please!! I'm waiting here for an hour. Diana, please!! I've been waiting here for an hour. ¡¡Diana, por favor!! Estoy esperando aquí hace una hora. 276 This is the first time he drives an automatic car. This is the first time he has driven an automatic car. Esta es la primera vez que conduce un automóvil automático. 277 Oh sorry, I left the door open. No problem, I go and shut it. Oh sorry, I left the door open. No problem, I'll go and shut it. Oh, lo siento, dejé la puerta abierta. No hay problema, voy a cerrarla. 278 I'm very tired today, so don't expect me too much. I'm very tired today, so don't expect too much from (of) me. Estoy muy cansado/a hoy, de modo que no esperen demasiado de mí. 279 This is the way how I did it. This is how I did it. (This is the way I did it). Esta es la forma en que lo hice. 280 There is a limit in my patience. There is a limit to my patience. Mi paciencia tiene límites.
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281 He lost conscious for a long time. He lost consciousness / was unconscious for a long time. Estuvo inconsciente durante mucho tiempo. 282 It was my first time to go abroad. It was the first time I had gone abroad. Era la primera vez que iba al extranjero. 283 They didn't understand my mind. They didn't understand what I was thinking. No entendieron lo que yo estaba pensando. 284 He had a child of his former wife. He had a child by his former wife. Tenía un hijo de su primera mujer. 285 What time is in your watch? What time is it by your watch? ¿Qué hora es según tu reloj? 286 It is unkind of him to ask a little child to do such many things in a day. It is unkind of him to ask a little child to do so many things in a day. Es cruel de su parte pedirle a la criatura que haga tantas cosas en el día. 287 More than one convict were sentenced to death in that country. More than one convict was sentenced to death in that country. Más de un convicto fue sentenciado a muerte en ese país. 288 Would you give me some advices before I go to the interview? Would you give me some advice before I go to the interview? ¿Podrías darme algunos consejos antes de ir a la entrevista? 289 Having not finished her housework, she could not go out with her friends. Not having finished her housework, she could not go out with her friends. No habiendo terminado sus quehaceres domésticos, no pudo salir con sus amigas. 290 I cut my hair at the barber's once a month. I have my hair cut at the barber's once a month. Me corto (hago cortar) el cabello en la peluquería una vez por mes. 291 Comparing to that in Singapore, our living standard is very high. Compared with that in Singapore, our living standard is very high. Comparado con el de Singapur, nuestro estándar de vida es muy elevado. 292 The government is considering the possibility to build a new airport. The government is considering the possibility of building a new airport. El gobierno está analizando la posibilidad de construir un nuevo aeropuerto. 293 My daughter has spent half a day to revise her lessons. My daughter has spent half a day revising her lessons. Mi hija ha pasado medio día repasando sus lecicones. 294 My son will marry next month. My son will get married next month. Mi hijo se casará el próximo mes. 295 My kid is capable to get his work done without help. My kid is capable of getting his work done without help. Mi hijo puede (es capaz de) hacer su trabajo sin ayuda.. 296 Helen's daughter was painful when her boyfriend left her. Helen's daughter was in pain when her boyfriend left her. La hija de Helen quedó apenada cuando su novio la dejó. 297 These stamps worth nothing now. These stamps are worth nothing now. Estas estampillas no tienen ningún valor ahora. 298 I'm awfully fat !! I need to reduce my weight. I'm awfully fat !! I need to lose weight. ¡¡Estoy terriblemente gordo/a!! Necesito bajar de peso. 299 Carmen felt embarassing when I asked her how old she was. Carmen felt embarassed when I asked her how old she was. Carmen se incomodó cuando le pregunté su edad.
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300 Wow!! I got 99 points in OM Personal final test. Wow!! I got a 99 in OM Personal final test. ÂĄÂĄUau!! Obtuve 99 puntos en el examen final de OM Personal.
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