Week 4 Double 1

Front

What does it mean to be 'swept away' by a tidal wave?

Back

To be 'swept away' means to be carried off or removed from a place suddenly and forcefully, often by a natural disaster like a tidal wave.

Front

What is an example of a natural disaster?

Back

A tornado is an example of a natural disaster.

Front

What tense is used in the sentence: 'He had been driving all night'?

Back

The tense used is Past continuous.

Front

What does EMS stand for?

Back

EMS stands for Emergency Medical Services.

Front

What type of tenses are commonly used to tell stories?

Back

Narrative tenses are commonly used to tell stories.

Front

Define 'natural disaster'.

Back

A natural disaster is a catastrophic event that occurs due to natural processes of the Earth, causing significant damage or loss.

Front

What is the difference between Past perfect and Past continuous tenses?

Back

Past perfect indicates an action that was completed before another action in the past, while Past continuous indicates an action that was ongoing in the past.

Front

Give an example of a sentence in Past perfect tense.

Back

An example is: 'She had finished her homework before dinner.'

Front

What is the role of emergency services during a disaster?

Back

Emergency services respond to disasters to provide medical assistance, rescue operations, and support to affected individuals.

Front

What is the significance of narrative tenses in storytelling?

Back

Narrative tenses help to convey the sequence of events and create a vivid picture of the story.