Talking About Autumn Weather

1. Which sentence correctly uses the present continuous to describe a seasonal change?

The leaves are falling from the trees.

The leaves fall from the trees every year.

The leaves fell from the trees yesterday.

The leaves will fall from the trees.

2. What does "autumn is approaching" mean?

Autumn has already finished.

Autumn is coming soon or starting to arrive.

Autumn is leaving.

Autumn is a long time away.

3. Which word is used to soften a statement in this sentence: "It's _____ rainy today"?

very

extremely

quite

absolutely

4. Complete the sentence: "The weather is cold, _____ I enjoy autumn walks."

because

but

so

and

5. According to the lesson, what does "melancholy" describe?

A very happy and excited mood.

An angry and aggressive feeling.

A soft, slightly sad mood that can be pleasant.

A state of complete boredom.

6. Which sentence shows an impression or uncertainty?

It is definitely autumn.

It seems to be autumn already.

It must be autumn.

Autumn has arrived.

7. Choose the correct form: "The days _____ shorter now."

get

are getting

got

will get

8. Which word makes this statement softer and more polite: "It's _____ sad to see summer end."

extremely

slightly

very

totally

9. Which phrase shows two contrasting ideas together?

I like rain. I also like autumn.

I like rain, at the same time it makes me feel melancholy.

I like rain because it's refreshing.

I like rain and it's pleasant.

10. What is "die Jahreszeit" in English?

weather

season

month

year

11. Complete the sentence carefully: "It _____ quite cold outside today."

is definitely

seems to be

must be

certainly is

12. What does "rainy" mean in German?

sonnig

windig

regnerisch

kalt

13. Where do softening words like "quite" and "slightly" go in a sentence?

After the adjective

At the end of the sentence

Before the adjective

At the beginning of the sentence

14. Why do we use present continuous when talking about seasons changing?

To describe something happening in the past

To describe something that is changing or developing now

To describe a permanent situation

To describe future plans

15. According to the lesson, is melancholy always negative?

Yes, it's always a bad feeling.

No, it can be pleasant and even beautiful.

Yes, it means being very depressed.

It has no emotional meaning.

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