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He found the portraits of the boys on the beach _________ of his childhood memories.
He found the portraits of the boys on the beach _________ of his childhood memories.
evocative
I found her work shocking. It's too ________.
I found her work shocking. It's too ________.
provocative
Dorothea Lange took some of the most _______ pictures of 1930s New York.
Dorothea Lange took some of the most _______ pictures of 1930s New York.
iconic
The close-up _________ the beauty of the model, doesn’t it?
The close-up _________ the beauty of the model, doesn’t it?
My mother is completely n________. She worries about the most ridiculous things.
My mother is completely n________. She worries about the most ridiculous things.
I had no idea Maggie was such an amazing ______.
I had no idea Maggie was such an amazing ______.
Jenny is always so entertaining to have around as she’s typically the ______ and soul of the party.
Jenny is always so entertaining to have around as she’s typically the ______ and soul of the party.
Jan is very set in her ______ so don’t expect her to change now.
Jan is very set in her ______ so don’t expect her to change now.
I generally try to ignore Chris, as he can be a real ______ in the neck when you’re trying to concentrate.
I generally try to ignore Chris, as he can be a real ______ in the neck when you’re trying to concentrate.
Dan’s been a mechanic for over thirty years now – you could say he’s an old ______ at repairing cars.
Dan’s been a mechanic for over thirty years now – you could say he’s an old ______ at repairing cars.
These days it _______ easier and easier to change your name.
These days it _______ easier and easier to change your name.
She __________ all morning. She’s got an exam tomorrow.
She __________ all morning. She’s got an exam tomorrow.
I __________ for you to arrive.
I __________ for you to arrive.
I’m sorry, I __________ attention just then.
I’m sorry, I __________ attention just then.
I don’t know who Angela __________ tonight.
I don’t know who Angela __________ tonight.
Our neighbours always __________ loud music late at night.
Our neighbours always __________ loud music late at night.
Sam __________ a bath at the moment.
Sam __________ a bath at the moment.
I __________ if I could borrow your car on Sunday.
I __________ if I could borrow your car on Sunday.
Flashcards
evocative
evocative
Bringing strong feelings or memories to mind.
revealing
revealing
Showing or making something clear.
iconic
iconic
Very famous and easily recognized.
provocative
provocative
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captures
captures
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Dark horse
Dark horse
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The life and soul of the party
The life and soul of the party
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Set in one's ways
Set in one's ways
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Black sheep
Black sheep
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In the neck
In the neck
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Continuous form of verbs
Continuous form of verbs
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Present Continuous Tense
Present Continuous Tense
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Habitual actions (past)
Habitual actions (past)
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Past Habitual Actions
Past Habitual Actions
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Indicating a tendency
Indicating a tendency
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Words indicating a tendency or habit
Words indicating a tendency or habit
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Exaggeration
Exaggeration
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Choose the best word
Choose the best word
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Study Notes
Grammar - Continuous Forms
- Use continuous forms for actions in progress
- Examples include "I'm thinking", "She's got", "I'm sorry, I wasn't paying attention"
Grammar - Verb Forms
- Use the correct form of verbs in sentences
- Correct verb forms are used in conditional sentences and to express ideas about the past
- Examples include "would start crying", "not get as much sleep", etc.
Grammar - Vocabulary
- Use vocabulary to describe actions, states, and events
- Examples like "inquisitive", "original", "stubborn"
- Words describing characteristics of people ("inquisitive", "stubborn", "original")
Vocabulary - Matching
- Match words to their definitions or synonyms
- Examples like "household name", "maiden name", "given name", etc.
- The correct matching of phrases to complete sentences about famous people.
Vocabulary - Missing Words
- Fill in the gaps to complete sentences accurately
- The missing words describe situations, people, or situations (e.g., "dark horse", "soul of the party", "black sheep")
Function - Conversation Completion
- Complete conversations with appropriate phrases
- Examples include phrases for expressing opinions, making guesses, and offering explanations.
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