English Lessons
“Amy and I were sitting there talking and this guy I know walked by.”
Something interesting happened to you yesterday while you were having lunch with your friend. Now you are telling the story to another friend who wasn't there. You start the story by explaining the situation and what happened like this.
“Then select the appropriate status from the drop-down menu.”
You're teaching a coworker how to use a database application. You're explaining how to fill in an important form. This is one step in the process.
“Hey, is anyone driving a blue Buick? Your alarm's going off.”
You just got in to work. When you were in the parking lot, you saw and heard a car alarm. When you get inside you make this announcement.
“My wife'll kill me if I don't get home soon.”
You're out drinking with your coworkers on a Friday after work. You've stayed for a while, but you need to go home because your wife is expecting you. Your friends want you to stay, but you refuse by saying this.
“I’m responsible for filing permits and paperwork with the government.”
You're chatting with a man sitting next to you on an airplane. He asked about your job, so you told him your job title. Now you explain what that is.
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