Laptops have replaced desktop computers in most homes nowadays (reportedly). R: Desktop computers have reportedly been replaced by laptops.
Small kids have been using more and more electronic devices (apparently). R: More and more electronic devices have apparently been being used by small kids.
People are using portable electronic devices for educational purposes (already). R: Portable electronic devices are already being used for educational purposes.
Sharks could have attacked him during his swim (easily). R: He could easily have been attacked by sharks during his swim.
People might have made her give up climbing that mountain in such bad weather (well). R: She might well have been made to give up climbing.
Someone must have informed her of the risks of climbing in such bad weather (also). R: She must also have been informed of the risks of climbing.
Understanding Relative Clauses
Key Relative Pronouns:
Which (for things/ideas)
Whom (for people, object of verb/preposition)
I've always had lots of encouragement that came mostly from my family. Without it, I would surely have given up. R: I've always had lots of encouragement, which came mostly from my family, and without which I would surely have given up.
Today, all of my employees are extremely well-trained; most of them are women. R: Today, all of my employees, most of whom are women, are extremely well-trained.
Essential Vocabulary for Persuasion
Lure: To tempt (isca)
Entice: To attract or tempt (seduzir)
Coax: To persuade gradually (persuadir)
Intimacy: Close familiarity or friendship (intimidade)
Tempt: To entice or allure (seduzir)
Woo: To try to gain the love or support of someone (cortejar)
Appeal: To make a serious or urgent request (apelo)
Pressured: To be influenced or coerced (pressionado)
Discouraged: Having lost confidence or enthusiasm (desencorajado)
Effective Conversation Strategies
Let me put it this way
To put it another way
Look at it this way
Absolutely (not)
Use "probably (not)"
Not necessarily
Quantifiers: Some, Any, and Other(s)
Some: Used with uncount nouns and plural count nouns for quantity or number of people.
Any: Used with uncount nouns and plural count nouns in negative sentences or questions.
Other(s):Other is used with singular nouns (e.g., "another person"). Others is used as a pronoun for additional people or things.
Persuading with Tag Questions
Shouldn't companies do business ethically? R: Companies should do business ethically, shouldn't they?
Isn't it dangerous to share your bank information online? R: It is dangerous to share your bank information online, isn't it?
