Today’s English Tip: how to use the verb ‘dread’
👀 Today’s verb is to dread. In the past, it’s a regular verb: dreaded. It means to be very afraid of something, or to fear something very bad is going to happen. In an example: my students dread speaking in English or he’s really dreading the exam, he’s really worried. 👀
What are you dreading? Why?
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What are you dreading? Why? 〰️
🤓🤓 Here are some more examples using today’s key word: 🤓🤓
Susan dreaded the thought of giving a public speech, as her fear of speaking in front of a large audience was overwhelming.
As the weekend came to a close, John started to dread the upcoming week, wishing he had more time to relax.
He dreaded the long, tedious process of packing and moving to a new apartment, but he knew it had to be done.
After a long day of meetings, Alicia dreaded the evening's paperwork that awaited her at the office.
The students dreaded the final exams, knowing they would be challenging and would require weeks of intense studying.
😬😬 Today’s test! 😬😬
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb ‘dread’. Good luck! 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
We are _____ the idea of having my son's friends to stay.
I ____ to think what they say about me behind my back.
That night as he dreamed, the warrior was confronted by the enemy he ____ most.
Although I was absolutely ____ telling my mum, she was actually very understanding when I told her.
He's ____ the exam - he's sure he's going to fail.