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4. The compliments she received boosted her self-esteem.

a. arrogance b. self confidence c. performance

5. The match was abandoned because of the rain.

a. postponed b. planned c. stopped

B. Write the opposites of the words given.

1. postponed – ________________ 6. familiar – ________________

2. negative – ________________ 7. success – ________________

3. satisfied – ________________ 8. prepared – ________________

4. minimize – ________________ 9. lethargic – ________________

5. agree – ________________ 10. realistic – ________________

C. Homographs

Words that are spelled the same but not necessarily pronounced the same, having different
meanings and origins are called homographs.

Examples:

• minute – very small

minute – 60 seconds of time

• face – the front part of the head

face – deal with or accept a situation

Find out the meanings of these homographs. They have more than one meaning.

1. well ________________ 5. watch ________________ 9. bow ________________
2. letter ________________ 6. wave ________________ 10. bank ________________

3. ring ________________ 7. book ________________ 11. bat ________________

4. right ________________ 8. match ________________ 12. second ________________

Grammar Skills

Simple Present and Present Continuous Tense

The simple present tense talks about things that happen regularly or that are always true. It is
also used for habits, routines and general truths. On the other hand, the present continuous
tense helps talk about things that are going on right now and things which are temporary or
may change.

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