Vocabulary words

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What is the present continuous tense?

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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.'

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What does 'proud' mean?

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

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What is the meaning of 'Bad news'?

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

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What is the structure of the present continuous tense?

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

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What does 'Are you visiting' imply?

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'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?'.

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What is the simple present tense?

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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.'

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What does 'calm' mean?

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

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What is the meaning of 'ashamed'?

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

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What does 'cheerful' mean?

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

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

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'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.'