Fou Flashcard Review: U6 p.46-48 Reading & -ed vs -ing

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What does the word 'prodigy' mean?

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A prodigy is a person, especially a young one, endowed with exceptional qualities or abilities; often referred to as a genius.

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What is the difference between 'bored' and 'boring'?

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'Bored' describes a feeling of being uninterested or tired of something, while 'boring' describes something that causes that feeling.

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What is the correct way to express the number 21 in words?

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Twenty-first or twenty first.

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Where was Michael Jackson born?

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Indiana.

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What is the meaning of the suffix '-ed'?

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The suffix '-ed' is used to form the past tense of regular verbs and to create adjectives that describe a completed action.

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What is the meaning of the suffix '-ing'?

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The suffix '-ing' is used to form the present participle of verbs and can also create adjectives that describe ongoing actions.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'bored'.

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I felt bored during the long lecture.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'boring'.

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The lecture was boring because it was too long.

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What is a synonym for 'genius'?

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Prodigy.

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What is the grammatical function of the word 'the' in a sentence?

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'The' is a definite article used to specify a noun.