LanguageGuide: English Grammar: Introduction: Ego, Pride, Shame

Ego, Pride, Shame

	He shows off when girls are nearby.
	Her manager was impressed.

	She takes a lot of pride in being able to run so fast.
	I don't mean to boast but my muscles are bigger than yours.

embarrass
shame

	I was embarrassed that I forgot her name.
	It was really embarrassing.
	You have shamed the family!

This might be a good time to introduce another helping verb.

worried (adj.)

worry
concern

	They worry a lot about their children.
	My mother worries a lot.
	I'm concerned about my grades.

	Why is this happening to me? What did I do to deserve it?
	Have you ever heard of karma?

wonder
imagine

	I wonder what would happen if I drank this potion.
	He imagined himself flying through the clouds.