Vocabulary

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What is the present continuous tense?

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The present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening or ongoing. It is formed using the verb 'to be' + the verb ending in -ing. Example: 'She is reading a book.'

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What does 'make time' mean?

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'Make time' means to allocate or set aside time for a specific purpose, often to prioritize something important. Example: 'Parents should always make time to talk to their children about their problems.'

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What does 'accused' mean?

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'Accused' means to say that someone has done something wrong or illegal. Example: 'My best friend accused me of breaking her iPod, but I didn’t!'.

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What does 'piling up' mean?

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'Piling up' means to accumulate or gather in a large amount. Example: 'Since Mum went on strike, the dishes have been piling up in the kitchen sink.'

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What is the difference between 'argued' and 'discussed'?

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'Argued' means to present reasons for or against something, often in a heated manner, while 'discussed' means to talk about something in a more calm and reasoned way.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about. Example: In 'The dog barks,' 'the dog' is the subject.

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What is an object in a sentence?

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The object is the part of a sentence that receives the action of the verb. Example: In 'She kicked the ball,' 'the ball' is the object.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being. Example: 'run,' 'is,' and 'think' are all verbs.

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. Example: 'cat,' 'city,' and 'happiness' are all nouns.

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What does 'grammar' refer to?

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Grammar refers to the set of rules that govern the structure of sentences in a language, including word order, verb forms, and punctuation.