LanguageGuide: English Grammar: Introduction: Sentar, Esperar, Dormir

Stay, Wait

patience		patient (adj.)
impatient (adj.)		restless (adj.)

	We're really early. We're going to have to wait for a long time.
	She lived in Mexico for two years.
	They haven't arrived yet. We're still waiting.
	He waited patiently for his gilfriend to get ready.

stay - stayed
remain

	Stay here. I will come back soon.
	Remain where you are. Help is in on the way.
	Did they stay home last night?
	I'm staying at a hotel tonight.

	They will stay in Canada until Friday.
	Will you wait until next month?
	They talked during the movie.

We were together for a short time.

How long did you wait?

-	I waited for thirty minutes.

It take a longtime to learn a language well.

Did it take long to finish it?

No, it only took 10 minutes.

Notice that despite the fact that the time clauses (after, before, as soon as) are set in the future, the verb within the clause is still in the present tense.

	Before she gets here, let's hide the money.
	After he arrives, let's go for a walk.
	As soon as they leave, let's go to the beach.
	When I see him, I will say hello.
	While walking the dog, she saw a coyote.

Next Page »

Principal | Bem-vindo(a) | Fale Conosco | Informativo | Voluntarie-se | Preferências | Ajuda