Talking About Autumn Weather

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

Winter is approaching quickly this year.

Winter approaches quickly this year.

Winter approached quickly this year.

Winter has approached quickly this year.

2. What does "rainy" mean in German?

windig

regnerisch

sonnig

kalt

3. Which sentence uses a softening word correctly?

The weather is very rainy today.

The weather is extremely rainy today.

The weather is quite rainy today.

The weather is absolutely rainy today.

4. Complete the sentence: "I find autumn melancholy, ____ I love the colours."

because

but

so

when

5. Which sentence uses "it seems to be" correctly?

It seems to be raining soon.

It seems to be autumn already.

It seems to be will rain.

It seems to be was cold.

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

A very happy and excited mood

An angry and frustrated feeling

A soft, slightly sad mood

A completely neutral state

7. Choose the correct present continuous form: "The days ____ shorter."

get

are getting

got

have gotten

8. What is the German translation of "to approach"?

verlassen

beginnen

sich nähern, herannahen

aufhören

9. Where should the softening word "slightly" be placed in this sentence? "It's ____ melancholy today."

Before the adjective "melancholy"

After the adjective "melancholy"

At the end of the sentence

Before the verb "is"

10. Which phrase best shows contrast in opinions?

because of this

therefore

at the same time

in addition

11. What does "in a certain way" mean in German?

auf jeden Fall

auf eine gewisse Weise

ohne Zweifel

zur gleichen Zeit

12. Why do we use "it seems to be" in English?

To make definite statements

To describe impressions or when we're not completely sure

To ask questions

To give commands

13. Which sentence does NOT correctly use the present continuous for changes?

The temperature is dropping.

Autumn is approaching.

The weather is rainy.

The leaves are changing colour.

14. Which of these is NOT mentioned as a softening word in the lesson?

quite

slightly

maybe

absolutely

15. What is the German word for "season"?

das Wetter

der Monat

die Jahreszeit

das Jahr