Vocabulary Check – Class 9B

Flashcards covering vocabulary and grammar structures from the Class 9B vocabulary check.

Present Simple Tense

Used to express a universal truth or fact.

Affirmative form of 'to be'

The forms are am, is, are.

Affirmative form of regular verbs

For I / We / You / They use V; for He / She / It use V+s.

Negative form for regular verbs

For I / We / You / They use do not + V; for He / She / It use does not + V + s.

Inquisition for regular verbs

For I / We / You / They use Do + V; for He / She / It use Does + V + s.

Water (boil)

Water boils at 100°C.

The River Amazon (flow)

The River Amazon flows into the Pacific Ocean.

Suggest + V-ing

Means to propose an action.

Suggested structure

Suggest (that) S + (should + ) bare V.

Conditional sentence type 1

Used to express possible future situations: If clause in Simple Present, Main clause with 'will' + bare infinitive.

Conditional sentence type 2

Used for unlikely present or future situations: If clause in Simple Past, Main clause with 'would' + bare infinitive.

Conditional sentence type 3

Used for unreal past situations: If clause in Past Perfect, Main clause with 'would have' + past participle.

Border something

To form a line around the edge of something; to be next to another country or area.

Can't stand + V-ing/ to V

Means to not like something or to not be able to tolerate it.

Cone (noun)

A solid or hollow object shaped like a cone; the fruit of a pine tree.

Ice-cream cone

A cone-shaped pastry used to hold ice cream.

Ecosystem (noun)

All the living things in an area and how they affect each other and the environment.

Entrance (noun)

The right or opportunity to enter a building or place.

Environmentalist (noun)

A person who works to protect the natural environment.

Eurasia (noun)

The largest continental area on Earth, comprising all of Europe and Asia.

Exhibition on (noun phrase)

An event at which objects are shown to the public on a particular subject.

Explore (verb)

To travel around an area to learn about it.

Explorer (noun)

A person who travels to unknown places to discover them.

Flightless (adjective)

Used to describe birds or insects that are unable to fly.

Hiker (noun)

A person who goes for long walks in the countryside.

Human (noun/adj)

A person; relating to people.

Inland (adjective)

Located in or near the middle of a country, not near the coast.

Locate (verb)

To find the exact position of something.

Marine (adjective)

Connected with the sea and the creatures that live there.

Natural wonder (noun)

A remarkable natural feature.

Pagoda (noun)

A temple or sacred building in Asia, usually with many levels.

Perfume (noun)

A liquid with a pleasant smell, often used on the body.

Preserve (verb)

To keep something in its original state or in good condition.

Promote (verb)

To encourage something to happen or develop.

Reef (noun)

A long line of rocks or sand near the surface of the sea, often formed by corals.

Risk (noun)

The possibility of danger, loss, or injury.

Risky (adjective)

Involving the possibility of danger or failure.

Signature fauna (noun)

The animal species that are most representative of a specific geographical area.

Signature flora (noun)

The plant species that are most representative of a specific geographical area.