Use word formation (e.g., turning the verb invent into the noun invention ).
You must know how to shift tenses when reporting what someone said. Generally, you move the tense "one step back." : Present Simple →right arrow Past Simple (e.g., "I eat" →right arrow "He said he ate") Present Continuous →right arrow Past Continuous (e.g., "I am eating" →right arrow "He said he was eating") →right arrow Would (e.g., "I will go" →right arrow "He said he would go"). Say vs. Tell : gateway b1 unit 9 test hot
| Term | Definition | Example Sentence | |------|------------|------------------| | | a prolonged period of excessively hot weather | The country experienced a deadly heatwave in July. | | scorching | very hot (informal) | The scorching sun made it impossible to walk barefoot. | | drought | a long period with no rain | The drought caused crop failures across the region. | | boiling | extremely hot (colloquial) | It’s boiling in this room – open a window! | | sizzling | very hot, often making a hissing sound (figurative) | The sizzling pavement reflected the midday heat. | | arid | very dry, with little rain (desert climate) | Only cacti survive in such arid conditions. | | humidity | amount of water vapor in the air (makes hot feel worse) | High humidity makes the heat feel unbearable. | | global warming | gradual increase in Earth's average temperature | Global warming is causing more frequent heatwaves. | Use word formation (e
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