Understanding Change in English Verbs

The video tutorial by Andrew at Crown Academy of English covers various verbs used to express change in English, including 'become', 'get', 'go', 'come', 'turn', and 'fall'. Each verb is explained with examples, highlighting their usage with adjectives, nouns, and infinitives. The tutorial also discusses the nuances of these verbs, such as formality and context, and provides examples of changes in color, attitude, and state. The lesson concludes with information on further learning opportunities.

What is the main focus of this lesson?

• Expressing emotions

• Expressing change

• Expressing location

• Expressing time

Which verb is used to indicate the beginning of a state?

• Fall

• Become

• Come

• Go

What does 'become' plus an adjective mean?

• To begin to be something

• To end a state

• To describe a color change

• To transform into something else

Which of the following is an example of 'become' with a noun phrase?

• Mark would like to become a firefighter

• He becomes tired

• Jane and Sarah have become friends

• It's becoming dark

What is the past participle of 'become'?

• Becoming

• Become

• Became

• Became

Which verb is more informal and common in spoken English?

• Get

• Go

• Become

• Turn

What does 'get' plus an adjective indicate?

• A sudden change

• A gradual change

• The end of a state

• The beginning of a state

Which structure is used to describe a gradual change?

• Become plus noun

• Turn plus adjective

• Go plus color

• Get plus infinitive

What does 'get to know' someone mean?

• To forget someone

• To start understanding someone

• To meet someone

• To dislike someone

Which verb is used to describe changes in color?

• Become

• Get

• Go

• Turn