though,through,throughly,thought

THOUGH - conjunction
used to introduce a statement that makes the main statement coming after it seem surprising, unlikely, or unexpected [= although]:
Though she's almost 40, she still plans to compete.
Pascal went ahead with the experiment even though he knew it was dangerous.

THOUGH - adverb
used after adding a fact, opinion, or question which seems surprising after what you have just said, or which makes what you have just said seem less true:
Two heart attacks in a year. It hasn't stopped him smoking, though.
It sounds like a lot of fun. Isn't it rather risky though? 

THROUGH - preposition, adverb
door/passage etc into one side or end of an entrance, passage, hole etc and out of the other side or end:
She smiled at him as he walked through the door.
Water will be pumped through a pipe.
I managed to squeeze through a gap in the hedge.
They were suddenly plunged into darkness as the train went through a tunnel.
There were people standing in the doorway and I couldn't get through.

THROUGH - adjective
be through (with somebody/something) informala) to have finished doing something or using something:I'm not through just yet - I should be finished in an hour.
Are you through with the computer yet?b) to no longer be having a relationship with someone:That's it! Simon and I are through.
I'm through with you!
 THOROUGHLY - adverb
1.completely:She sat feeling thoroughly miserable.
thoroughly cooked meat2.carefully, so that nothing is forgotten:The room had been thoroughly cleaned.
THOUGHT - verb THINK
Think  thought  thoughtopinion/belief [transitive] to have a particular opinion or to believe that something is truethink (that) I think that you're being unfair.
I thought I heard something.
He didn't think anyone would believe him.
Do you think I should call him?


Fill in the blanks with the words above.
1."What are you going to do with your day off?" "I don't know - I haven't really ____________ about it yet."
2.Success is achieved by analysing our market carefully, then researching and testing our products _________________.
3.I guess he'd been drinking, ______________ I wasn't completely sure of that.
4.I think she's Swiss. I'm not sure _______________.
5.Fill out this form before you pass ______________ customs.

Expressão Idiomática: Sit on the fence (www.englishexperts.com.br)

Expressão Idiomática: Sit on the fence
É algo que todos criticam, mas em determinados momentos o melhor mesmo é não tomar partido, ficar em cima do muro. By the way, você sabe como dizer isso em inglês? Confira!
Expressão Idiomática (Idiom): Sit on the fence
Tradução: evitar tomar partido num conflito, discussão, briga etc., ficar em cima do muro.
Pronúncia: /sɪt/ /ɔːn/ /ðə/ /fens/ (entenda os símbolos fonéticos)
Exemplo: You either support the project or you don’t. You can’t just sit on the fence on this one. (Ou você apóia ou não apóia o projeto. Não pode ficar em cima do muro neste caso.)

Linking Words (for giving examples, adding information and summarizing)

English Experts: Linking Words (Words that connect) – Part 1

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I would like to thank Otavio, for suggesting this subject, and I would like to encourage all readers to make suggestions for me to write about. I also implore all readers to offer corrections for my errors, as I make more than my fair share of them. In English there are seven main groups of linking words and they are used to; first Give Examples, second Add Information, third Summarize, fourth Sequence Ideas, fifth Give a Reason, sixth Give a Result and seventh Contrast Ideas. I will divide this posting into two segments due to the length of the subject matter. Giving Examples For example: The most common way of giving an example is to use for example or for instance. For instance: The consequences of not turning in assignments on time in my class are extremely severe, for example (or for instance) those students not completing their assigned essay will receive a failing grade for the year. Namely: Namely refers to something or someone by name. – At this time I have two students that have not completed their essay assignments which are due tomorrow: namely, Joseph and John. Adding Information And: We went to dinner, the movies and for a walk. Note: There is no comma before “and”. In addition: I filled your windshield washer reservoir and checked your tire pressure, in addition to changing the oil. As well as: In one semester Allison completed her required studies, as well as half of the next semester’s. Also: I want you increase quality, but also you are to reduce costs. Furthermore: Your business plan for the next year is excellent, furthermore it points to the next five years success. Moreover: Can be used instead of furthermore in the immediately preceding example. Apart from: Apart from Mexico City, Sao Paulo is the largest in the Americas. Besides: Can be used in place of apart from. Summarizing In short In brief In summary To summarize In a nut shell To conclude In conclusion These phrases are normally used at the beginning of a sentence to indicate that we are tying up a thought or thoughts with a summary, such as: “In summary (or any other phrase, above), to this point we have discussed linking words that, give examples, add information, and summarize ideas.” Sequencing Ideas The former, the latter Firstly, secondly, finally The first point is Lastly The following The former and the latter are useful when you desire to reference or two points as in; “While both Jones and Smith attended the university only the latter graduated, while the former quit after one year.” (Jones is the former and Smith is the latter.) Firstly, secondly, and finally are good ways to list ideas, note that thirdly, fourthly etc. are not normally acceptable, instead try using the first point, the second point, the third point, … and the last point. The following is a good way to introduce a list, for example; “The following supplies are required for this course, one compass, one pair of dividers, one straight edge, one set of drafting triangles, and one mechanical drafting pencil”. Due to the length of this subject I have decided to divide it into two separate posts on the Blog pages. Please check back latter for the followings sub-subjects: Giving a Reason, Giving a Result and Contrasting Ideas, as well as a list of links for more study. Sobre o Autor: Bill Slayman tem 66 anos é americano e mora em Pensacola, Florida, USA. Ele atuou no exército americano e hoje está aposentado. Suas paixões são: andar de Harley Davidson, motocicletas, fotografia e qualquer coisa brasileira. Bill é um dos maiores colaboradores do EE.