Lesson XXII: Vocabulary in Context

1.2. OVER OVER means again . Situation: Nancy and John are listening to music. John is also doing his homework. Nancy: I like that song, John. Please, play it OVER. John: If I play it OVER, I’ll make mistakes on my homework; then I’ll have to do it OVER. Nancy: Please, play it OVER, John. I want to hear it again. Exercise: 1.2.1. Practice OVER Meaning AGAIN Use a Pro-Object within phrasal actions with OVER to rephrase the statements given. For example: Mary sang the song again. MARY SANG IT OVER . The student typed the report the second time . HE TYPED IT OVER . Jack sent the E-mail again. JACK SENT IT OVER . 1. John decided to type his report again. 6. The students did their homework twice. 2. John pronounced the sentence again. 7. They played the record again. 3. Paul had to do the lesson again. 8. Mary saw the movie twice. 4. Mr. Jones wrote the explanation again. 9. Jack read the book again. 5. Mary washed her T-shirts again. 10. Mr. Jones painted the house again. 1.3. RUN OVER, etc. RUN OVER means crush , flatten . GET OVER means recover from . TAKE OVER means accept . Situation: Mr. Jones has been hit by a car. John is visiting him at the hospital. John: I understand you were in an accident. Mr. Jones: Yes, a car went through a red light, knocked me down and RAN OVER my glasses. John: Will you have to have an operation? Mr. Jones: No, the doctor told me that I would GET OVER my injuries without one because I only have a few cuts and bruises and a slight headache. John: Will you lose any of your salary while you’re in the hospital? Mr. Jones: No, your father said he would TAKE OVER my job while I’m unable to work.