Grammar 1
Right now, he ___ his homework.
IS DOING
When we were children, we ___ our grandparents every summer. (visit)
WOULD VISIT
This word means to take something temporarily that you will give back later.
What is BORROW?
This adjective describes something not nice or enjoyable.
What is UNPLEASANT?
My best friend and I have many things __ common.
He usually arrives on time but today he ____ (come) late today.
IS COMING
It took me a long time to ___ the heat when I first arrived. (use phrase for adapting)
GET USED TO
This word means to give something temporarily to someone who will return it.
What is LEND?
This noun means a feeling that is the opposite of happy or cheerful.
Marta is very ___; her stories are brilliant. (IMAGINE)
IMAGINATIVE
The climate ____ (get) warmer, but some regions ____ (experience) cooler weather this week.
IS GETTING; ARE EXPERIENCING
This morning I _____ (DESAYUNAR) biscuits and juice _____ ________ (2 more words).
HAD; FOR BREAKFAST.
This verb means to improve or increase something, especially speed, energy, or success.
What is BOOST?
This word means something false, artificial, or not real.
What is FAKE?
Oh, Jeremiah? I haven't spoken to him in ages. We lost _____ years ago.
TOUCH
Choose the correct sentence and explain why:
A) "She cooks very well."
B) "She is cooking very well."
A, because it is a habit and not an action happening now
About an hour ago, my brother __________ (play) with his friends when he ______ (fall) down and ________ (hurt) his knee.
WAS PLAYING; FELL; HURT
This noun describes how a person feels emotionally at a particular time.
What is MOOD?
This verb means to make something more effective or powerful by adding support or protection.
What is FORTIFY/REINFORCE?
She is really good ___ ________ (play) the piano.
AT PLAYING
We went to __ museum and saw __ interesting painting by __ famous artist.
A; AN; A
The Egyptians ___ (bury) people in pyramids. I ___ (wear) a hat every day to protect me from the sun when I ___ (go) to Egypt.
USED TO BURY; WOULD WEAR; WENT
This verb means to cause someone to remember something.
What is REMIND?
This is an adjective used colloquially and often disapprovingly to describe something that is very low in quality or badly made, or of someone lacking respect, style, or good taste.
What is TRASHY?
He is completely opposed ___ the idea ___ increasing taxes because it will damage the economy.
TO; OF