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Unidad 9 Inglés

1. Unit 9. Nature

2. Whenever and wherever are used when a sentence does not refer to a specific time or place. Whenever = at any time Wherever = at any place If the adverbial clause with whenever or wherever begins the sentence, a comma is required before the independent clause. No comma is necessary if the independent clause begins the sentence. Whenever I go to the zoo , I take my camera. I take my camera whenever I go to the zoo. Wherever she goes , she takes her dog. She takes her dog wherever she goes.

3. When and where should be used to convey a more specific time and place If whenever, wherever, when and where are followed by subject + be + adjective/ past participle, the subject and be are often deleted.

4. when wherever W henever W henever W here whenever

5. 1.C We were very startled last night when a bat flew into the window. 2.F Parrots become very sand when/whenever they are separated form their owners . 3.D The sheep populations grows quickly where /wherever there is plenty of grass to eat. 4.A A guide dog always stops when/ whenever traffic light is red. 5.B Police officers ride horses where/ wherever cars can’t conveniently go. 6.E Our helper money wakes us up when the sun comes up in the morning.

6. Beak The hard, pointed part of a bird’s mouth. Claw One of the sharp curved nails at the end of each of the toes of some animals and birds. Fangs A long, sharp tooth. Feather One of the many soft, light things that cover a bird’s body, consisting of a long, thin, central part with material like hairs along each side.

7. fins A thin vertical part sticking out of the body of especially a fish that helps balance and movement. fur The thick hair that covers the bodies of some animals, or the hair-covered skin(s) of animals, removed from their bodies. Gill The organ through which fish and other water creatures breathe. hooves (plural of hoof) the part of the bottom of the feet of animals such as horses, sheep, and deer.

8. horn A hard, pointed, often curved part that grows form the top of he head of some animals. paws The foot of an animal that has claws or nails, such as a cat, dog, or bear. Scales One of the many very small, flat pieces that cover the skin of fish, snakes, etc. Tail A part of an animal’s body sticking out from the base of the back.

9. tusk The long curved teeth that stick out of the mount of elephants and some other animals. wing One of the parts of he body of a bird, insect or bat that it uses for flying.

10. whenever whenever w herever W here When

11. Wherever I looked , there were amazing plants and animals. There were amazing plants and animals wherever I looked. Whenever she sees a bird outside , she looks like that. She looks like that whenever she sees a bird outside. Whenever I see fish swimming , I feel calm. I feel calm whenever I see fish swimming.

12. Whoever refers to people. Whatever refers to things. Whichever refers to people or things When whoever and whatever are used as the subject of a clause, they are considered third person singular, so the verbs that follow are in the third person singular

13. w hoever whoever w hatever w hatever Whoever whatever whatever whoever

14. A breath of fresh air Someone or something that is new and different and makes everything seem more exciting. Angela’s so cheerful and livery- she’s like a breath of fresh air when she visits. A drop in the ocean A very small amount compared to the amount needed. My letter of protest was just a drop in the ocean. As clear as mud Very difficult to understand. His instructions were as clear as mud. A walk in the park Something that is very easy to do, and usually pleasant. He’s used to hard physical work- this is a walk in the park to him.

15. Set in stone To be very difficult or impossible to change. The schedule isn’t set in stone, but we’d like to stick it pretty closely. The tip of the iceberg A small, noticeable part of a problem, the total size of which is really much greater. These small local protest are just the tip of the iceberg. Under the weather If someone is or feels under the weather, they feel ill. I’m feeling a bit under the weather- I think I’m getting a cold. Up in the air If a matter is up in the air, it is uncertain, often because other matters have to be decided first. The whole future of the project is still up in the air.