Describing Stories Vocabulary
Vocabulary Making and breaking plans
Past Perfect
Going to/Supposed to (past forms)
100

This kind of story is about two people who develop strong positive feelings for each other.

Love story

100

BONUS!

500 POINTS

100

On what situations we use the past perfect?

To talk about a past event that happened before another past event.

100

On what situations we use going to in the past?

Past plans that didn't happen.

200

This kind of story suprises people and makes them afraid.

Horror story

200

What particle comes after the phrasal HANG UP

with

200

In the past perfect the main verb is in the present or past participle?

past

200

On what situations we use supposed to in the past?

Past obligations that didn't happen.

300

BOOM!

Donate 300 points to the other group

300
What particles come after the phrasal LET SOMEONE

down

300

Surprise!

Swap the points

300

Correct the sentence:

I was going call you, but I forgot.

I was going TO call you, but I forgot.

400

Describe the Tall-tale genre

A tall tale is a type of folklore story characterized by exaggerated, humorous, and larger‑than‑life elements. It often features ordinary people with extraordinary abilities or adventures, told in a way that stretches the truth so far it becomes fantastical.

400

What is the meaning of SPLIT UP?

The end of a relationship, partnership...

400

Connect the two sentences using BEFORE:

She had taken a shower.

She left to work.

She had taken a showe BEFORE she left to work.

BEFORE she left to work, she had taken a shower.

400

BOOM!

Lose 400 points
500

Describe Tear Jerker genre

A tearjerker is a story—whether in literature, film, or even journalism—that is deliberately crafted to move the audience to tears. It emphasizes emotional intensity, often revolving around themes of love, loss, sacrifice, or resilience

500

What is the meaning of LOOKING FORWARD TO?

to feel pleased and excited about something that is going to happen

500

Connect the two sentences using AFTER:T

They had finished the homework.

They played videogames.

They played videogames AFTER they had finished the homework.

After they had finished the homwork, they played videogames.

500

Complete the sentence:

I was supposed to wash the dishes today...

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