Vocabulary Unit 9
What is a homophone for "two"?
"too" or "to"
Metaphorical meaning of "heart":
emotions, feelings
"Used to" means:
something that was a habit or state in the past, but is no longer true
A modal verb is:
a verb that expresses possibility, necessity, or permission
What are two homonyms for "bat"?
"bat" (flying animal) and "bat" (sports equipment)
"Lend a hand" means:
To help someone
"I ___ (used to/use to) play soccer as a child.":
"used to"
"She ___ (must/might/can't) have forgotten her keys.":
Might
What is the homophone for "see"?
"sea"
"Cold feet" means:
nervous or anxious, often before a big event
Difference between: "Be used to" and "get used to":
"Be used to" means you are already familiar with something (comfortable), while "get used to" refers to the process of becoming familiar with something
"He must have left early" means:
it's certain or highly probable that he left early.
Homophone for "knight":
"night"
"Keep your head up" means:
stay positive, stay strong, don’t give up
"It’s ___ cold outside!":
Freezing
What is the past modal verb in this sentence?:"She must have forgotten her wallet."
"must have"
Difference between "their," and "they're":
"There" refers to a place; "They're" is a contraction for "they are."
"Have your hands full" means:
to be very busy or occupied with something
Opposite of "boiling hot":
"freezing cold"
"She can't have seen the accident" means:
it’s impossible that she saw the accident.