Present Perfect Continuous
Change to present perfect continuous: Mia (compete) in flute competitions recently.
Mia has been competing in flute competitions recently.
What are the two meanings of FLY?
1) To move through the air
2) A flying insect
What are the two pronunciations and meanings of BOW?
1) BAUW - to bend at the waist
2) BO - A weapon made from a curved piece of wood that shoots arrows
What is the meaning of the word COMPREHEND? Use it in a sentence.
To understand the meaning or significance of something.
What are the two words that make up the word FRENEMY and what is its meaning?
Friend and enemy. A person with whom one is friendly despite a fundamental dislike or rivalry.
Change to present perfect continuous: They (learn) English for two years.
They have been learning English for two years.
What are the two meanings of SPRING?
1) The season between Winter and Summer
2) A source of water directly from the ground
3) To jump rapidly
4) A coiled piece of metal that can be pressed into a smaller shape, but returns to its original shape when released
What are the two pronunciations and meanings of WIND?
1) WINd - moving air
2) WHYnd - to turn something
What is the meaning of the word AMPLIFY? Use it in a sentence.
To make something louder or stronger; to increase the effect or impact of something.
What are the two words that make up BRUNCH and what is it?
Breakfast and lunch. A meal between the morning and noontime meal.
Change to present perfect continuous: I (not/work) today.
I have not been working today.
What are the two meanings of BARK?
1) The hard outer covering of a tree
2) A sound made by a dog
What are the two pronunciations and meanings of TEAR?
1) Rhymes with AIR - to rip
2) Rhymes with EAR - water from your eyes when you cry
What is the meaning of ARTICULATE? Use it in a sentence.
To express or explain something in a clear and effective way; to pronounce words clearly and distinctly
What are the two words that make up MANSPLAIN and what does it mean?
Man and explain. When a man explains something to a woman in a manner regarded as condescending or patronizing.
Change to present perfect continuous: They (not/watch) TV much recently.
They haven't been watching TV much recently.
What are the two meanings of FINE?
1) To feel good
2) The amount of money paid when breaking a law
What are the two meanings WOUND?
1) WOWnd - past tense of wind
2) WOOnd - to injure; an injury
What is the meaning of the word DIFFERENTIATE? Use it in a sentence.
To distinguish or recognize the differences between things or people.
What are the two words that make up BROMANCE and what does it mean?
Brother and romance. A close but non-sexual relationship between two men.
Change to present perfect continuous: We (not/drink) enough water - that's why we feel tired.
We haven't been drinking enough water - that's why we feel tired.
What are the two meanings of TRAIN?
1) A railroad vehicle
2) To practice for something
What is the difference in the pronunciation and meaning of desert and desert?
DEH-zert: a place that receives very little rain or snow.
de-ZERT: To abandon someone; to leave them
What is the meaning of CORROBORATE? Use it in a sentence.
To confirm or support a statement or theory with evidence or testimony.
What are the two words that make up GLAMPING and what does it mean?
Glamorous and camping. A form of camping involving accommodation and facilities more luxurious than those associated with traditional camping.