Talking About Autumn Weather

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

The weather is becoming colder. The weather becomes colder. The weather became colder. The weather has become colder.

2. What is the German translation of "autumn"?

der Sommer der Herbst der Winter die Jahreszeit

3. Which word is NOT used as a softening modifier in the lesson?

quite slightly maybe definitely

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

seems seems to be is seeming seem to be

5. Which sentence correctly uses "but" and "at the same time" to show contrast?

It's rainy, but I like it at the same time. It's rainy, but at the same time I really like it. At the same time it's rainy, but I like it. But it's rainy at the same time I like it.

6. According to the lesson, how is "melancholy" described?

A strong negative emotion An angry mood A soft, slightly sad mood that can be pleasant A very happy feeling

7. Which sentence uses the present continuous correctly?

Autumn approaches quickly. Autumn is approaching quickly. Autumn approached quickly. Autumn will approach quickly.

8. Where should the softening word "quite" be placed in the sentence: "It's _____ rainy today"?

After "rainy" Before "rainy" After "today" Before "It's"

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

verlassen sich nähern, herannahen verschwinden beginnen

10. Why do we use "it seems to be" according to the lesson?

To make strong statements To describe facts When we're not completely sure or want to describe an impression To talk about the past

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

as well as at the same time in addition to together with

12. What is the German translation of "in a certain way"?

auf jeden Fall auf keinen Fall auf eine gewisse Weise auf der anderen Seite

13. What is the purpose of softening words like "quite", "slightly" and "maybe"?

To make statements stronger To make opinions sound less strong and more polite To express anger To show certainty

14. What is the correct structure of the present continuous?

subject + verb + -ing subject + am/is/are + verb + -ing subject + have/has + verb + -ing subject + will + verb + -ing

15. What does "rainy" mean in German?

sonnig windig regnerisch bewölkt