Homophones
I can't bear it anymore!
OR
I can't bare it anymore!
To bear means to support or carry or endure (physically and figuratively). Who can carry heavy things and endure long stretches of extreme weather without food?
To bare means to uncover or expose (think to bare all).
The game was over but the crowd refused to leave.
The game was over, but the crowd refused to leave.
Synonym for calm
Still, tranquil, quiet, serene, undisturbed, restful
Vocabulary:
What tense is this sentence?"
She'll study Medicine in Oxford university.
Future
It describes a noun and a pronoun.
Adjective
My dog barges into my room whether I want her to or not.
OR
My dog barges into my room weather I want her to or not.
The word whether is a conjunction used to present two or more alternatives.
You might remember that we use the word weather to describe Earth’s atmospheric conditions.
When the snow stops falling we'll shovel the driveway.
When the snow stops falling, we'll shovel the driveway.
Define "qualitative"
I found the qualitative studies to be particularly interesting.
relating to, measuring, or measured by the quality of something rather than its quantity.
It describes actions that are happening right now.
Present continuous or progressive
Grammar
What is the conjunction used in this sentence?
Although it was raining during our vacation, we still had fun.
Although
John is bored with life, he is always lingering around.
John is board with life, he is always lingering around.
Board (noun) = A flat piece of material or an organizing body. Board (verb) = Get onto a vehicle, such as a train or boat.
Bored (adjective) = Feeling uninterested about something. Bored (verb) = Past tense of “bore,” meaning “cause boredom”
Yesterday was her brother's birthday so she took him out to dinner.
Yesterday was her brother's birthday, so she took him out to dinner.
Vocabulary:
Alice is multilingual and speaks Korean, Spanish, and English. What does 'multilingual' mean?
Able to speak many languages
Grammar
What is the tense in this sentence?
She's my best friend.
Simple present
Grammar
What is the ADJECTIVE in this sentence?
They took the most beautiful photos of their holiday in Spain.
beautiful
You need to step on the brake earlier when it is slippery outside.
You need to step on the break earlier when it is slippery outside.
Brake is frequently used in the sense of slowing or stopping movement.
Break has many meanings like “a respite from work, school, or duty,” “a gap or opening caused or appearing as if caused by damage,” and “emergence from darkness.”
Having finished the test he left the room.
Having finished the test, he left the room.
Synonym for "sad"
The team _______ two games already. They are doing well!
(has won, has been winning)
has won
Grammar:
What is the adjective used in the sentence?
When I looked out the window, I noticed it was a dreary day.
Dreary
I could hear the sound of traffic in the background.
OR
I could here the sound of traffic in the background.
Hear: in, at, or to this place or position.
Here: perceive with the ear the sound made by (someone or something).
Yes the package should arrive tomorrow morning.
Yes, the package should arrive tomorrow morning.
Define "apathetic"
Even the most apathetic students are beginning to sit up and listen.
Grammar (tense)
What is the tense of this sentence?:
By this time next week, he will have been travelling around Africa for six months!
future
Grammar:
Choose the correct PRONOUN form:
Please tell me where I can find (your / you're / yours) notebook.
your (possessive pronoun)
Seeing a show at Radio City Music Hall piqued her interest in becoming a stage performer.
OR
Seeing a show at Radio City Music Hall peaked her interest in becoming a stage performer.
Pique means to get your attention in a way you just can't ignore. When your interest is piqued, you want to follow up and learn more about whatever excited you
A peak is the top of a mountain or the highest point of something, like a graph or even a hat.
I appreciate your hard work. In this case however you seem to have over-exerted yourself.
(There's two)
I appreciate your hard work. In this case, however, you seem to have over-exerted yourself.
Synonym for "strong"
OR
My parents ... a car last month. (buy)
BOUGHT
Grammar
What is the ADVERB in this sentence?
He ran quickly away from the fire.
quickly