Vocabulary - Crime and Description
What does "persistent" mean?
Continuing firmly in an opinion or course of action despite difficulty.
Which auxiliary verb (hulpwerkwoord) is used in the past perfect tense?
Had.
What is the focus of the passive voice?
The action.
What does the phrase "stone’s throw" mean in context?
A very short distance.
What phrase can you use to start a conversation by asking about someone’s day?
How was your day? / How has your day been?
What is the English term for "inbreken"?
To break in or burglary.
Complete the sentence: "He had already left before I ___ (arrive)."
Arrived.
Convert to passive voice: "They organized the event."
The event was organized (by them).
What does the expression "stand out" mean in "Your green eyes really stand out"?
To be noticeable.
What phrase can you use to show mild agreement while expressing your own opinion?
I see your point, but...
Translate "zelfvertrouwen" to English.
Self-confidence.
Fill in the blank: "I enjoy ___ (drive) along the coast."
Driving (gerund).
When forming a question in the present simple with a main verb (not "to be" or an auxiliary), which verb do we add, and where do we place it?
We add "do" or "does" at the beginning of the question (e.g., Does he play? / Do they know?).
Explain "global problem" in the context of "Poverty is a global problem."
A problem that affects many countries around the world.
Translate "Speaking for myself, I like to..." and explain its use in a conversation.
"Als ik voor mezelf spreek, vind ik..." - used to introduce a personal opinion.
What does "to accuse someone of something" mean?
To claim someone is responsible for a wrongdoing or crime.
Why do we use the past perfect tense?
To describe actions that were completed before another action in the past.
Change to active voice: "The report was written by her."
She wrote the report.
Define "first impression."
The first view someone has of another person.
What does "I suppose so, but I prefer..." mean when agreeing with someone?
It shows partial agreement with a personal preference.
What does "identity" mean in the context of "He concealed his identity"?
The characteristics or qualities of a person, especially as related to their public recognition.
Form a sentence using "by the time" with past perfect and the verb "to arrive."
By the time we arrived, the meeting had ended.
In what cases might we use the passive voice?
To emphasize the action or the receiver of the action rather than the subject.
Explain "to influence your decision" in "I don’t want to influence your decision."
To affect or change someone’s choice or opinion.
How would you say "Would you recommend...?" in Dutch, and when would you use it?
"Zou je...aanraden?" - used to ask for someone’s advice or opinion.