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C. Tick () the meanings of the words.

1. scowling : q having an angry expression

q having a happy expression
q having a sad expression

2. well-groomed : q having an untidy appearance

q having a neat and smart appearance
q having a genuine appearance

3. modulation : q control or adjust the voice

q increase the volume of speech

q decrease the volume of speech

4. captivate : q have control of someone
q keep someone in captivity

q attract and hold the attention of

5. distressed : q suffering from a disease
q suffering from anxiety or pain

q suffering from anxiety or poverty

D. Underline the right word.
1. The curtains compliment / complement the colour of the walls.

2. We must be conscience / conscious of the way we speak.
3. Many people role /roll their eyes while speaking.

4. The weather / whether changes every day.
5. The sole /soul of my foot hurts when I stand for too long.

Grammar Skills

Using Whether ... or
Whether ... or can be used as a double conjunction. This is used to express a doubt or choice
between two possibilities.

Study the sentences below.
Some lessons are easy.
Some lessons are difficult.

You will have to learn all of them.
We can combine the sentences using whether-or in the following way :

You will have to learn all the lessons whether they are easy or difficult.

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