Talking About Autumn Weather

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

The weather is becoming colder each day.

The weather becomes colder each day.

The weather became colder each day.

The weather has become colder each day.

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

die Jahreszeit

der Herbst

regnerisch

der Sommer

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

quite

slightly

very

maybe

4. Complete the sentence: "It's quite rainy, ___ at the same time I really like it."

and

but

so

because

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

Always negative and depressing

A soft, slightly sad mood that can be pleasant

A very happy feeling

A type of weather condition

6. Why do we use "it seems to be" in expressions like "It seems to be autumn already"?

To show we are completely certain

To describe an impression or when we're not completely sure

To make a question

To talk about the past

7. "The days ___ shorter" - which form correctly shows a change happening now?

get

got

are getting

have gotten

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

regnerisch

die Jahreszeit

sich nähern, herannahen

gleichzeitig

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

After the verb

At the end of the sentence

Before the adjective

At the beginning of the sentence

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

gleichzeitig

ziemlich

auf eine gewisse Weise

ein wenig

11. Which phrase helps show two different ideas in one sentence?

because of

at the same time

for example

in conclusion

12. Which sentence does NOT correctly use the present continuous for a change?

Autumn is approaching.

The leaves are falling.

I am liking autumn very much.

The temperature is dropping.

13. Why do English speakers use softening words like "quite" and "maybe"?

To make their opinion sound stronger

To make their statements less strong and more polite

To confuse the listener

To show they are angry

14. Complete the structure: "It seems to be + ___"

verb

adverb

adjective/noun

preposition

15. What is "season" in German?

der Herbst

die Melancholie

die Jahreszeit

regnerisch