Personality Profiles
This type of person is comfortable at parties, communicates well, and enjoys being the "center of attention."
An extrovert
To move or copy a file or program from a smaller device to a larger computer or network.
To upload
Identify the tense:
"We’re going shopping later this afternoon."
Present Continuous—used for future plans.
Is the verb "run" a stative verb or an action verb?
Action verb
What is a synonym for the word "social" that also starts with the letter "O"?
Outgoing
This term describes someone who falls in the middle; they don't hate attention, but they don't seek it out either.
An ambivert
Supplies or tools needed for a specific purpose, such as a tent for camping or a lens for a camera.
Equipment / Gear
Which tense should you use for an action that started in the past and is still happening now?
Present Perfect Continuous.
Correct this sentence:
"Julia has been liking chess since she was a kid."
Julia has liked chess since she was a kid.
Change this sentence into a "Cleft Sentence" to add emphasis: "I love photography."
It is photography that I love. / What I love is photography.
If a person is described as a "loner," do they likely prefer introversion or extroversion?
Introversion
A view of natural surroundings that is pleasing to look at, often photographed by hikers.
Scenery
Complete the sentence with the correct form of work: "How long ________ you ________ here?"
Have [you] been working / Have [you] worked.
Name three stative verbs related to "thoughts" or "the mind."
e.g., Believe, know, remember, understand, forget.
What is the difference between being "disinterested" and "uninterested"?
Disinterested means neutral/unbiased; uninterested means bored/not interested.
Which two personality adjectives from the book start with "C" and describe someone who is easy to talk to or pleasant?
Charming and Confident / Charming and Calm
This idiom means "one thing is given for another" or "one favor is done for another."
In exchange
What is the difference in meaning?
A: "I've been painting the kitchen."
B: "I've painted the kitchen."
A suggests the task might not be finished;
B suggests the task is complete.
Some verbs can be both stative and action. How does the meaning of "think" change between "I think you are right" and "I am thinking about my dinner"?
The first is an opinion/belief [stative]; the second is a mental process [action].
Provide the noun form of the following adjectives:
Strong, Long, Deep.
Strength, Length, Depth.
According to the text, why might an introverted person make an excellent scientific researcher or accountant?
Because they are often more thoughtful, calm, and comfortable working alone.
Use the word "wildlife" in a sentence that uses the Present Perfect Continuous tense.
Example:
I have been photographing wildlife in the mountains all morning.
Why is the sentence "I am knowing the answer" grammatically incorrect?
"Know" is a stative verb; stative verbs are not usually used in continuous/progressive tenses.
Explain why "I'm having a party" is correct, but "I'm having a car" is incorrect.
"Have" is an action verb when it means "organising/experiencing," but a stative verb when it means "owning/possession."
Explain the meaning of the idiom "to turn over a new leaf."
To change one's behaviour in a positive way or start fresh.