Vocabulary:Personality
Sarah loves meeting new people. At parties, she quickly starts conversations with people she has never met and enjoys sharing stories, laughing, and making new friends.
outgoing
Every time my little brother enters my room, he touches my things and keeps asking me questions. It really __________, so I sometimes need some quiet time.
gets on my nerves
She often arrives late for school.
(tend to)
She tends to arrive late for school.
Frankly / Hopefully, I think your brother needs to apologize.
Frankly
You always leave your homework until the last minute, don't you?
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Although her parents have told her to follow the school's rules, Lisa deliberately refuses to follow them because she wants to show that she can make her own decisions. She often challenges authority and does things differently just to resist rules.
rebellious
The teacher has noticed that Jack has been rude to his classmates several times. She wants to __________ him after class and discuss his behavior privately.
have a word with
I played outside every afternoon when I was younger.
(used to)
I used to play outside every afternoon when I was younger.
Honestly / Understandably, I don't think that was a fair thing to say.
Honestly
I did tell you about the meeting yesterday!
Emphatic use of the auxiliary verb
Kevin rarely thinks about how other people feel. During a group project, he chooses the easiest job for himself and expects his classmates to do the difficult tasks. He talks mostly about his own problems and interests.
self-centred
During the argument, Maria was extremely angry and wanted to insult her sister. She stopped for a moment because she didn't want to __________ that she would feel sorry about later.
say something she might regret
When I was a child, my father read me a story before bed every night.
(would)
When I was a child, my father would read me a story before bed every night.
Hopefully / Annoyingly, your parents will understand why you made that decision.
Hopefully
How many times do I have to tell you?
rhetorical question
Emma prefers doing things the way her family has always done them. She enjoys old customs, follows family traditions during holidays, and believes that some traditional practices should be preserved.
traditional
Sarah's classmates constantly tease her, exclude her from activities, and make negative comments about her. They are __________ by making her feel unhappy at school every day.
making her life miserable
My parents often argue about where to go on holiday.
(will)
My parents will often argue about where to go on holiday.
Obviously / Regrettably, nobody remembered to tell him about the meeting.
Regrettably
You checked the sofa. You didn't check under the cushion.
Repetition of a word or phrase
Noah has a very unusual way of solving problems. Instead of following the normal method everyone else uses, he comes up with strange but creative ideas that most people would never consider.
unconventional
I've tried to be patient with my roommate, but I can't __________ his habit of playing loud music late at night anymore.
put up with
My little brother constantly interrupts me when I am studying.
(always + Present Continuous)
My little brother is always interrupting me when I am studying.
Understandably / Regrettably, she felt disappointed when her best friend didn't invite her.
Understandably
Tell me what happened!
Phrases such as Tell me