an action that started in the past but is still a present fact.

a habit, a routine.

an action that will finish in the near future.

an action that happened in the 19th century.

an action that started and finished in the past.

a noun.

an adjective.

a conjunction.

a preposition.

a verb.

convince people in different fields or specializations that they must work in pairs.

suggest that coworking is an economic and socially stimulating alternative to boost workers’ well-being and productivity.

question the relevance of teeming with other coworkers if the professional can work peacefully from home.

criticize organizations that do not offer their employees the opportunity to experience group dynamics.

campaign for the installation of comfortable coworking spaces in all companies to encourage employees’ creativity and enthusiasm.

“puzzling” (line 20) and confusing are antonyms.

“longing” (line 38) and desiring express contradictory ideas.

“reaped” (line 42) and derived express similar ideas.

“hinges on” (line 51) and contradicts are synonyms.

“deployed” (line 59) and spread out do not have equivalent meanings.

stimulate shared thinking and brainstorming.

reduce costs by sharing facilities and equipment.

promote interaction among different peer groups.

pay for workspace and having to commute to work.

escape the isolation and discomfort when working in public spaces.

contrast the legends on workplace productivity with Google’s large scale marketing initiatives.

argument with a counter-example to prove that coworking does not always bring about a successful result.

suggest that it is essential to campaign for new techniques that will foster inertia in the work environment.

illustrate how software engineers can find better solutions for bathroom installations.

demonstrate through example how workers in different specializations can collaborate to find innovative solutions for the business.

the dispute among consumers is the key to profitable product-design changes.

the famous products result from professionals working individually to achieve the aims of the group.

improvisation and trial-and-error always leads to the best solutions for the market place.

good jazz performances are made up of individual musicians who strive to play their instruments far louder than the others.

it is the whole orchestra that makes the music sound pleasant just as it is the whole professional team that will achieve a successful solution.

results (line 89)

possibilities (line 89)

solopreneurs (line 90)

levels (line 91)

counterparts (line 92)

‘One of the best things is that I pay lower than I would for a dedicated office, so I don’t feel pressured to go to the coworking facility every day.’

‘Though my home office is great and I love it, I sometimes need the distance and collaborative environment that my coworking space provides.’

‘The vibe of being around others can feel like a wave carrying you even when you’re not sure where to go – if you need a little social boost.’

‘Perhaps you won’t like any of the other people at your coworking space, or that the proprietors aren’t putting much effort into socializing or collaboration.’

‘The shared space provides instant community and a stimulating atmosphere around other professionals working towards the same intentions as I am.’