Contextual Verb Usage Flashcard

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What is the meaning of 'heard' in the context of listening to news?

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To perceive sound; to listen to something being communicated.

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What does 'let' mean in the context of allowing someone to do something?

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To allow or permit someone to do something.

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Define 'spoke' in the context of verbal communication.

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To express thoughts or feelings verbally; to talk.

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What does 'set' mean when referring to placing an object down?

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To place or put something in a specific position.

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What is the meaning of 'ran' in the context of going somewhere quickly?

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To move swiftly on foot; to hurry to a destination.

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Explain the importance of context in verb usage.

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Context helps determine the appropriate verb to use based on the situation or action being described.

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What is the difference between 'spoke' and 'said'?

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'Spoke' refers to the act of talking, while 'said' refers to the content of what was communicated.

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How does verb tense affect the meaning of a sentence?

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Verb tense indicates the time of the action, which can change the meaning of the sentence.

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What role do auxiliary verbs play in English sentences?

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Auxiliary verbs help form different tenses, moods, and voices of main verbs.

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Define 'contextual verb usage'.

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Using verbs appropriately based on the surrounding context and meaning of the sentence.