Talking About Autumn Weather

1. Which verb form do we use to talk about something that is changing now?

a) Present continuous (am/is/are + -ing)

b) Simple past

c) Present perfect

d) Future simple

2. "Autumn _____ approaching." Which form is correct?

a) approach

b) approached

c) is approaching

d) will approach

3. What does "melancholy" mean?

a) Very happy and energetic

b) A soft, slightly sad mood

c) Extremely angry

d) Feeling bored

4. Which phrase shows contrast between two ideas?

a) therefore

b) because

c) also

d) but at the same time

5. Complete: "It's _____ rainy today." (using a softening word)

a) very much

b) quite

c) extremely

d) absolutely

6. "It seems to be autumn already." This sentence shows:

a) Complete certainty

b) A question

c) An impression or careful statement

d) A past event

7. Which word is a softening word that makes statements more polite?

a) slightly

b) always

c) never

d) definitely

8. "The days _____ shorter." Which form describes a change happening now?

a) get

b) are getting

c) got

d) have gotten

9. What is the German translation of "season"?

a) das Wetter

b) der Herbst

c) die Jahreszeit

d) der Regen

10. Complete: "It's rainy, _____ I really like it." (showing contrast)

a) and

b) but

c) because

d) so

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

a) At the end of the sentence

b) After the verb

c) At the beginning of the sentence

d) Before the adjective

12. According to the lesson, melancholy in autumn can be:

a) Always negative and should be avoided

b) A sign of depression

c) Pleasant and even beautiful

d) Only felt by certain people