Meaning: Extreme, very strong or forceful in a negative way.
Examples:
The weather forecast said that we’re going to have severe weather this weekend.
She went home because she had a severe headache.
The punishment for drunk driving in many countries is severe.
Pop Quiz:
What’s an example of severe weather?
A. A light rain.
B. A blizzard.
C. A hurricane.
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Here’s a song from ’80s using the latest Awesome Adjective. Watch/listen and read the lyrics below. As usual, listen for the missing words, then check your answers by clicking on “Continue reading”:
Slippery People
Performed by the Staples Singers
What about the time you were rolling over
Falling on your face – you must be having __1___
Walk lightly, think of a time
You’d best believe this thing is realPut away that __2__ – this part is simple
Try to recognize what is in your mind
God help us, help us lose our minds
These slippery people, help us understandWhat’s the matter with him? He’s alright
How do you know? The Lord won’t mind
Don’t play no ___3___ – he’s alright
Love from the bottom to the top
Turn like a wheel – he’s alright
See for yourself – the Lord won’t mind
We’re gonna move right now
Turn like a wheel inside a wheelI remember when, sitting in the tub
Pulled out the plug – the water was running out
Cool down, stop acting ___4___
They’re gonna leave and we’ll be on our ownSeven times five – they were living creatures
Watch them come to life right before your ___5___
Backslider, how do you do?
These slippery people
Gonna see you throughWhat’s the matter with him? He’s alright
How do you know? The Lord won’t mind
Don’t play no ___6___ – he’s alright
Love from the bottom to the top
Turn like a wheel – he’s alright
See for yourself – the Lord won’t mind
We’re gonna move right now
Turn like a wheel inside a wheel
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Meaning: Describing something that is either wet or very smooth and causes people to fall.
Examples:
The streets are slippery because it rained and then the rain turned to ice.
Be careful – the floor’s slippery!
The fisherman dropped the fish because it was so slippery.
Pop Quiz:
What should you do when the sidewalk is slippery?
A. Walk quickly.
B. Run.
C. Walk slowly.
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Here’s a song using last week’s Awesome Adjective. As you listen to the song, write down the words you hear in the blanks below. To check your answers, click on “Continue reading” at the bottom:
Be Thankful For What You Got
by William De Vaughn
Though you may not drive a great ___1___ Cadillac
Gangsta whitewalls
TV antennas in the backYou may not have a car at all
But remember brothers and ____2_____
You can still stand ___3___Just be thankful for what you’ve got
Though you may not drive a great ___4___ Cadillac
Diamond in the back, sunroof top
Diggin’ the scene
With a gangsta lean
Gangsta whitewalls
TV antennas in the backYou may not have a car at all
But remember brothers and ___5___
You can still stand ___6___
Just be thankful for what you’ve gotDiamond in the back, sunroof top
Diggin’ the scene
With a gangsta lean, wooh-ooh-ooh
Diamond in the back, sunroof top
Diggin’ the scene
With a gangsta lean, wooh-ooh-ooh
Diamond in the back, sunroof top
Diggin’ the scene
With a gangsta lean, wooh-ooh-oohThough you may not drive a great ___7___ Cadillac
Gangsta whitewalls
TV antennas in the back
You may not have a car at all
But remember brothers and ___8___
You can still stand tallDiamond in the back, sunroof top
Diggin’ the scene
With a gangsta lean, wooh-ooh-ooh
Diamond in the back, sunroof top
Diggin’ the scene
With a gangsta lean, wooh-ooh-ooh
Meaning: To be happy to have someone or something in your life, often used with “for” or “that.”
Examples:
I’m thankful for my great English teacher.
She’s thankful that she has good health.
The boss said she’s thankful for all his hard work.
Here’s a video from Sesame Street featuring last week’s Awesome Adjective:
Enthusiastic means you’re really excited about something, so yes, Elmo and Mindy Kaling are very enthusiastic. Mindy and Elmo are enthusiastic about dancing and chickens, but, chickens, for the record, are not so enthusiastic about dancing. Instead, they like to hop up and down. What are you enthusiastic about?
You can catch Sesame Street in the morning and the afternoon, weekdays on PBS.
For more fun games and videos for your preschooler in a safe, child-friendly environment, visit http://www.sesamestreet.org
Meaning: To be very interested in something and very energetic about it.
Examples:
She’s very enthusiastic about studying English – she practices three hours every day in addition to her classes.
My wife didn’t seem too enthusiastic when I suggested having fast food for dinner.
Most bosses are looking for responsible, enthusiastic employees.
Pop Quiz:
What do enthusiastic people look like?
A. They look tired.
B. They look lively and happy.
C. They look very calm.
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