Binomials  in formal or informal situations.
Por: Beth R.
09 de Julho de 2015

Binomials in formal or informal situations.

Inglês Grammar Reading Expressions

 

                                             

       

 

BINOMIALS are expressions (often idiomatic) where two words are joined by a conjunction ( usually 'and' ).The order of the words is usually fixed.It is best to use them  in informal situations but they can also be used in formal contexts when they are neutral binomials such as :

. black and white              

 ex: A black and white shirt,please.

. back and forth                

 ex: Lucy ran back and forth in the park.

. ladies and gentlemen    

 ex:Ladies and gentlemen your attention,please ! 

 . hot and cold                    

 ex: There was hot and cold water in every room.

        

You can often tell something is a binomial because of the sound pattern.

 

She has to wine and dine important clients.( entertain )

Tears are part and parcel of growing up .(part of/ belong to )

The old cottage has gone to rack and ruin.( ruined /decayed )

Jane is so prim and proper at work.( rather formal and fussy )

 

Binomials can also be linked by words other than and.

 

Slowly but surely,I realized the boat was sinking.

Sooner or later,you´ll learn your lesson.

Well I´m sorry,that´s all I can offer you;take it or live it.

 

 

Many grammar words combine to form binomials.

 

 

There are drugstores here and there.(scattered around )

Lucy ran up and down the street.( in both directions)

John is unemployed and down and out.( without a home and money )

 

 Binomials also appear in several songs and we sing them very naturally.You probably remember these two famous songs  :

 Night and Day (click here )    

 Bridge over Troubled waters ( click here )

The first song has a binomial in its title.The second one ,while you´re reading

the lyrics ,you´ll see :" down and out " (without a home or money ).

Then let´s sing along,learn and enjoy them !

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Beth R.
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