Talking About Autumn Weather

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

The weather is becoming colder every day.

The weather becomes colder every day.

The weather became colder every day.

The weather has become colder every day.

2. Choose the sentence that sounds most polite and natural using softening words:

The temperature is very cold.

The temperature is quite cold.

The temperature is extremely cold.

The temperature is too cold.

3. Which sentence correctly shows contrast between two ideas?

It's raining and I don't like it.

It's raining, but at the same time it feels refreshing.

It's raining so I stay inside.

It's raining because the weather changed.

4. What is the German translation of "melancholy"?

die Jahreszeit

regnerisch

melancholisch, Melancholie

sich nähern

5. Complete the sentence: "It _____ autumn already."

seems

seems to be

is seeming

seem to be

6. Which form is correct to describe the days in autumn?

The days get shorter.

The days got shorter.

The days are getting shorter.

The days have got shorter.

7. Where should the softening word go in this sentence? "It's _____ rainy today."

After "rainy"

Before "rainy"

Before "It's"

After "today"

8. What does "to approach" mean in German?

der Herbst

sich nähern, herannahen

regnerisch

leicht, ein wenig

9. Which phrase is used to show contrast in the lesson?

in addition

for example

at the same time

as a result

10. When do we use "it seems to be"?

When we want to sound formal

When we are not completely sure or describing an impression

When we are giving direct instructions

When we want to express strong certainty

11. What is "gleichzeitig" in English?

quite

slightly

at the same time

in a certain way

12. Which word is NOT a softening word from the lesson?

quite

slightly

maybe

always

13. Which sentence uses the present continuous correctly?

Autumn approaches now.

Autumn is approaching now.

Autumn has approached now.

Autumn approached now.

14. According to the lesson, how is melancholy described?

A very negative and depressing feeling

A soft, slightly sad mood that can be pleasant

A feeling of extreme happiness

An angry and frustrated emotion

15. Complete this sentence naturally: "It's quite rainy, _____ I really like it."

so

because

but

therefore