Weather and seasons · A2. Use the situation to distinguish these meanings: cloudy = with many clouds in the sky; windy = with a lot of wind; sunny = with the sun shining brightly; foggy = with low cloud making it hard to see.
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With many clouds in the sky.
The morning was cloudy, but the afternoon was clear.
The morning was cloudy, but the afternoon was clear.
These match this sense. Word families can change meaning; near meanings are not always interchangeable.
Use “cloudy” for with many clouds in the sky. Compare “windy” (with a lot of wind); these are different meanings.
Use the situation to distinguish these meanings: cloudy = with many clouds in the sky; windy = with a lot of wind; sunny = with the sun shining brightly; foggy = with low cloud making it hard to see.
There are many clouds covering the sky. It is cloudy.
Use the situation to distinguish these meanings: spring = the season between winter and summer; summer = the season between spring and autumn; autumn = the season between summer and winter; winter = the season between autumn and spring.
The season after winter and before summer is spring.
Use the situation to distinguish these meanings: forecast = a prediction about future weather; temperature = a measure of how hot or cold something is; storm = violent weather with strong wind and often thunder; shower = a short period of rain.
A report predicting tomorrow’s weather is a weather forecast.
Clouds cover the sky, but there is no fog near the ground and the air is still. It is ___.
Use the situation to distinguish these meanings: cloudy = with many clouds in the sky; windy = with a lot of wind; sunny = with the sun shining brightly; foggy = with low cloud making it hard to see.
There are many clouds covering the sky. It is cloudy.Use the situation to distinguish these meanings: spring = the season between winter and summer; summer = the season between spring and autumn; autumn = the season between summer and winter; winter = the season between autumn and spring.
The season after winter and before summer is spring.Use the situation to distinguish these meanings: forecast = a prediction about future weather; temperature = a measure of how hot or cold something is; storm = violent weather with strong wind and often thunder; shower = a short period of rain.
A report predicting tomorrow’s weather is a weather forecast.Keep the first try. Understand the change. Check it in a fresh situation.
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with many clouds in the sky
the season between winter and summer
a prediction about future weather
with a lot of wind
the season between spring and autumn
a measure of how hot or cold something is
with the sun shining brightly
with low cloud making it hard to see
the season between summer and winter
violent weather with strong wind and often thunder
the season between autumn and spring
a short period of rain
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Clouds cover the sky, but there is no fog near the ground and the air is still. It is ___.
Look at “Clouds cover the sky”. Here we need “With many clouds in the sky”: “cloudy”. These weather features can coexist. Answer the particular feature asked for, not another condition that might also be present. Completed sentence: “Clouds cover the sky, but there is no fog near the ground and the air is still. It is cloudy.” / “There are many clouds covering the sky. It is cloudy.”.
The season after winter and before summer is ___.
Look at “after winter and before summer”. Here we need “The season between winter and summer”: “spring”. Use the fixed season order: spring, summer, autumn, winter. Completed sentence: “The season after winter and before summer is spring.”.
A report predicting tomorrow’s weather is a weather ___.
Look at “predicting tomorrow’s weather”. Here we need “A prediction about future weather”: “forecast”. A prediction is not a measurement or an event. A brief rain spell differs from a violent weather system. Completed sentence: “A report predicting tomorrow’s weather is a weather forecast.”.
The sky is not clear and there is no fog near the ground. Which word describes the strong movement of air blowing my hat away? It is ___.
Look at “strong movement of air”. Here we need “With a lot of wind”: “windy”. These weather features can coexist. Answer the particular feature asked for, not another condition that might also be present. Completed sentence: “The sky is not clear and there is no fog near the ground. Which word describes the strong movement of air blowing my hat away? It is windy.” / “The air is moving strongly and blowing my hat away. It is windy.”.
The season after spring and before autumn is ___.
Look at “after spring and before autumn”. Here we need “The season between spring and autumn”: “summer”. Use the fixed season order: spring, summer, autumn, winter. Completed sentence: “The season after spring and before autumn is summer.”.
The number of degrees showing how hot or cold the air is is its ___.
Look at “number of degrees”. Here we need “A measure of how hot or cold something is”: “temperature”. A prediction is not a measurement or an event. A brief rain spell differs from a violent weather system. Completed sentence: “The number of degrees showing how hot or cold the air is is its temperature.”.
Which word describes the bright sun shining from a clear sky? It is ___.
Look at “bright sun”. Here we need “With plenty of sunshine”: “sunny”. These weather features can coexist. Answer the particular feature asked for, not another condition that might also be present. Completed sentence: “Which word describes the bright sun shining from a clear sky? It is sunny.” / “The sun is shining brightly from a clear sky. It is sunny.”.
Which word specifically describes low cloud near the ground making the road hard to see? It is ___.
Look at “low cloud near the ground”. Here we need “With thick fog in the air that makes it difficult to see”: “foggy”. These weather features can coexist. Answer the particular feature asked for, not another condition that might also be present. Completed sentence: “Which word specifically describes low cloud near the ground making the road hard to see? It is foggy.” / “Low cloud near the ground makes it hard to see the road. It is foggy.”.
The season after summer and before winter is ___.
Look at “after summer and before winter”. Here we need “The season between summer and winter”: “autumn”. Use the fixed season order: spring, summer, autumn, winter. Completed sentence: “The season after summer and before winter is autumn.”.
There is violent weather with thunder, lightning and strong wind: a ___.
Look at “thunder, lightning and strong wind”. Here we need “A period of severe weather, often with strong winds and heavy rain”: “storm”. A prediction is not a measurement or an event. A brief rain spell differs from a violent weather system. Completed sentence: “There is violent weather with thunder, lightning and strong wind: a storm.”.
The season after autumn and before spring is ___.
Look at “after autumn and before spring”. Here we need “The season between autumn and spring”: “winter”. Use the fixed season order: spring, summer, autumn, winter. Completed sentence: “The season after autumn and before spring is winter.”.
A short period of rain that soon stops is a ___.
Look at “short period of rain”. Here we need “A short period of rain”: “shower”. A prediction is not a measurement or an event. A brief rain spell differs from a violent weather system. Completed sentence: “A short period of rain that soon stops is a shower.”.
A thick layer of clouds covers the sky; the air is still and there is no ground-level fog. It is ___.
Look at “layer of clouds”. Here we need “With many clouds in the sky”: “cloudy”. These weather features can coexist. Answer the particular feature asked for, not another condition that might also be present. Completed sentence: “A thick layer of clouds covers the sky; the air is still and there is no ground-level fog. It is cloudy.” / “A thick layer of clouds covers the sky. It is cloudy.”.
In Britain, this season comes after winter and before summer. It is ___.
Look at “after winter and before summer”. Here we need “The season between winter and summer”: “spring”. Use the fixed season order: spring, summer, autumn, winter. Completed sentence: “In Britain, this season comes after winter and before summer. It is spring.”.
The report of tomorrow’s weather is the weather ___.
Look at “report of tomorrow’s weather”. Here we need “A prediction about future weather”: “forecast”. A prediction is not a measurement or an event. A brief rain spell differs from a violent weather system. Completed sentence: “The report of tomorrow’s weather is the weather forecast.”.
Which word describes the strong movement of air that bends the trees? It is ___.
Look at “strong movement of air”. Here we need “With a lot of wind”: “windy”. These weather features can coexist. Answer the particular feature asked for, not another condition that might also be present. Completed sentence: “Which word describes the strong movement of air that bends the trees? It is windy.” / “The air is moving strongly and the trees are bending. It is windy.”.
In Britain, the season after spring and before autumn is ___.
Look at “after spring and before autumn”. Here we need “The season between spring and autumn”: “summer”. Use the fixed season order: spring, summer, autumn, winter. Completed sentence: “In Britain, the season after spring and before autumn is summer.”.
The thermometer shows 22 degrees. It measures the ___.
Look at “thermometer”. Here we need “A measure of how hot or cold something is”: “temperature”. A prediction is not a measurement or an event. A brief rain spell differs from a violent weather system. Completed sentence: “The thermometer shows 22 degrees. It measures the temperature.”.
Which word describes bright sunshine from a clear sky? It is ___.
Look at “bright sunshine”. Here we need “With plenty of sunshine”: “sunny”. These weather features can coexist. Answer the particular feature asked for, not another condition that might also be present. Completed sentence: “Which word describes bright sunshine from a clear sky? It is sunny.” / “The sun is shining in a clear sky. It is sunny.”.
Which word specifically describes fog near the ground making the road hard to see? It is ___.
Look at “fog near the ground”. Here we need “With thick fog in the air that makes it difficult to see”: “foggy”. These weather features can coexist. Answer the particular feature asked for, not another condition that might also be present. Completed sentence: “Which word specifically describes fog near the ground making the road hard to see? It is foggy.” / “Fog makes it hard to see the road. It is foggy.”.
In Britain, the season after summer and before winter is ___.
Look at “after summer and before winter”. Here we need “The season between summer and winter”: “autumn”. Use the fixed season order: spring, summer, autumn, winter. Completed sentence: “In Britain, the season after summer and before winter is autumn.”.
For several hours, severe wind, heavy rain and thunder affect the whole town, rather than a brief burst of rain. A ___ is passing over it.
Look at “severe wind, heavy rain and thunder”. Here we need “A period of severe weather, often with strong winds and heavy rain”: “storm”. A prediction is not a measurement or an event. A brief rain spell differs from a violent weather system. Completed sentence: “For several hours, severe wind, heavy rain and thunder affect the whole town, rather than a brief burst of rain. A storm is passing over it.”.
In Britain, the season after autumn and before spring is ___.
Look at “after autumn and before spring”. Here we need “The season between autumn and spring”: “winter”. Use the fixed season order: spring, summer, autumn, winter. Completed sentence: “In Britain, the season after autumn and before spring is winter.”.
A short period of light rain begins, then quickly ends. It is a ___.
Look at “quickly ends”. Here we need “A short period of rain”: “shower”. A prediction is not a measurement or an event. A brief rain spell differs from a violent weather system. Completed sentence: “A short period of light rain begins, then quickly ends. It is a shower.”.