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arrived/was showering
When the post man ________ (arrive), my father _________ (shower).
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cliff
A high, steep surface of rock, earth, or ice
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It's about a woman who smartly invests her money in the stock market.
What is the main point of A Smart Investor?
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I have a dog, yet I do not feed him dog food.
Use yet to connect two independent clauses
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for every day activities - I go to the store on Tuesdays.
What is one of the rules for when to use the present tense?
200
was/ate
When I ____________ (be) 10, I ___________ (eat) a sandwich every evening.
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delirious
Not able to think or speak clearly especially because of fever or other illness
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It's about a man who is saved from death by a Japanese guard in a pow camp.
What is the main point of Chosen?
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When asking for directions to the pool, there were fifteen different answers that I was given. Consequently, I was extremely confused.
Use consequently in a sentence to connect two ideas
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have not seen
Are you saying you _______________(see / not) the new action film yet?
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missed/was talking
He _______________ (missed) the bus because he ______________ (talk) to his friend.
300
speculate
To think about something and make guesses about it : to form ideas or theories about something usually when there are many things not known about it
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It's about a town that is known for having people who live long lives.
What is the main idea of La Dolce Vita?
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The team was not ready for the game. As a result, they lost but a large margin.
Use as a result to connect two ideas.
300
did you take
Why (you / take) Sue with you to the party?
400
came/was sleeping
The thieves _______________ (come) into the house while the man ___________ (sleep)
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refuse
To say that you will not accept (something, such as a gift or offer)
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A Sixth Sense
Which story talks about a dinosaur?
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I have been exercising lately. Therefore, I feel I have much more energy.
Make a sentence using present perfect and therefore
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I will be going to the concert this Friday.
Use the future tense to talk about a future event
500
went/was having
I ___________________(go) to the doctor 2 days ago because I ____________(have) a terrible headache
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surrender
To agree to stop fighting, hiding, resisting, etc., because you know that you will not win or succeed
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The Greatest Job in the world
Which story is about firefighters?
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I like dogs, for they are man's best friend.
Use for and a simple present tense.
500
They weren't studying for the exam. Additionally, they were listening to loud music.
Use the past continuous and a transition word to create a sentence.