Vocabulary words

Front

What is the present continuous tense?

Back

The present continuous tense describes actions that are currently happening or ongoing. It is formed using 'is/am/are' + verb-ing. Example: 'She is reading a book.'

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

Front

What does 'proud' mean?

Back

'Proud' means feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements or qualities. Example: 'I am proud of my accomplishments.'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is the meaning of 'Bad news'?

Back

'Bad news' refers to information that is unpleasant or disappointing. Example: 'I have bad news; the event has been canceled.'

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Front

What is the structure of the present continuous tense?

Back

The structure is: Subject + is/am/are + verb-ing. Example: 'They are playing soccer.'

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

Front

What does 'Are you visiting' imply?

Back

'Are you visiting' is a question asking if someone is going to see someone else, typically for a short period. Example: 'Are you visiting your grandparents this summer?'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Front

What is the simple present tense?

Back

The simple present tense describes habitual actions or general truths. It is formed using the base form of the verb. Example: 'He plays soccer every Saturday.'

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

Front

What does 'calm' mean?

Back

'Calm' means peaceful, quiet, and without worry or strong emotion. Example: 'She remained calm during the storm.'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is the meaning of 'ashamed'?

Back

'Ashamed' means feeling embarrassed or guilty about something. Example: 'He felt ashamed of his actions.'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'cheerful' mean?

Back

'Cheerful' means noticeably happy and optimistic. Example: 'She has a cheerful personality.'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is the difference between 'is getting' and 'gets'?

Back

'Is getting' is present continuous, indicating an ongoing action, while 'gets' is simple present, indicating a habitual action. Example: 'The weather is getting colder.' vs. 'He gets cold easily.'

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F