Present Simple vs. Present Progressive
The sun _____ (set) in the west every evening.
sets
Maria _____ (call) me as soon as she got the good news.
called
If you heat water to 100 degrees Celsius, it does this
It boils
The lecture was so ______ that half the class was fast asleep by the time it ended.
Boring
High in the Andes Mountains of Peru, this "Lost City of the Incas" is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world.
Machu Picchu
Sam and Lara _____ (talk) on the phone, so I can't ______ (call) her now. Her line is busy.
are talking / call
When Harry _____ (see) Jenny, he _____ (work) on his laptop.
saw
was working
If a red light and a green light mix together in human vision, it produces this primary color of light.
a. dark green
b. dark red
c. yellow
c. yellow
This "-ing" adjective describes a book or movie that holds your attention so tightly you just can't look away, leaving you highly interested.
Fascinating
Interesting
This highly energetic style of dance music originated in Cuba and combines African drumming rhythms with Spanish guitar and jazz elements.
Salsa
Fix the mistake: Olga likes mysteries. Therefore, she is wanting to read one mystery book every week.
wants
We _____ (have) a wonderful time when the electric power _____ (go) out all of a sudden.
were having / went
If you freeze liquid water, it turns into this solid.
Ice
A situation that leaves you scratching your head because it makes absolutely no sense can be described with this "-ing" adjective.
Confusing
Perplexing
This country has won the FIFA Men's World Cup five times—more than any other nation in history
Brazil
Fix the mistake: The bank lent us money for a down payment, so now we are owning the house we used to rent.
WE OWN
I _____ (hear) the news on the radio while I _____ (ride) the bus this morning.
heard / was riding
When a massive star runs out of fuel and collapses under its own gravity, it creates this cosmic region where nothing, not even light, escapes.
a. Red Dwarfs
b. Black Hole
b. Black Hole
When you receive an unexpected gift that catches you completely off guard, you feel this "-ed" adjective.
To catch off guard: means to surprise them when they aren't expecting it or aren't prepared for it.
Surprised
Astonished
Originally from Peru, this refreshing dish features raw fish cured in fresh citrus juices (usually lime) and spiced with chili peppers.
Ceviche