1. My left leg hurt.
2. My left leg ached.
3. My left leg was painful.
(Are they all the same? Which one is commonly used?)
4. Korean students show respect to older people.
5. Korean students respect older people.
6. Korean students look up to older people.
(Are the three the same? Do you have some other similar expressions?)
7. I was very upset at the news.
8. I was very embarrassed at the news.
9. I was very surprised at the news.
(Are they the same? What other expressions can we use instead of 'upset'?)
10. I am proud of the tradition.
11. I am proud of the custom.
(Are both the same?)
12. He kicked the beggar out of his
house.
13. He sent the beggar out of his
house.
14. He get the beggar out of his house.
15. He _______ the beggar out of his house.
(Are the three sentences correct? What other verbs can be inserted in the blank?)
1-3... all are correct and all are used.
4-6 are all correct. We often say that children respect their elders.
"upset" "embarrassed" and "surprised" all have very different meanings. The sentences are grammatically correct but do not mean the same thing at all.
Check your dictionary for the differences in meanings.
10-11 Both mean the same thing.
12 and 13 are correct. You would want to use "got" instead of "get" in sentence 14. You can also say He evicted the beggar from his house.
1. My left leg hurt. - This sentence is stating that your left leg is experiencing pain.
2. My left leg ached. - This sentence is similar to the previous one, but emphasizes the feeling of a dull or persistent pain in your left leg.
3. My left leg was painful. - This sentence is stating that your left leg is causing pain, rather than simply experiencing pain.
All three sentences convey a similar meaning, however, "My left leg hurt" is the most commonly used and straightforward expression to indicate leg pain.
4. Korean students show respect to older people. - This sentence indicates that Korean students demonstrate respect for older individuals.
5. Korean students respect older people. - This sentence has the same meaning as the previous one, but it is more concise and direct.
6. Korean students look up to older people. - This sentence suggests that Korean students admire and regard older individuals in high esteem. It emphasizes a sense of reverence and admiration.
All three sentences convey a similar concept of respect, but the subtle differences lie in the way respect is expressed. Other similar expressions could include "Korean students honor older people" or "Korean students value older people."
7. I was very upset at the news. - This sentence conveys that the speaker felt distressed or disturbed upon receiving or hearing the news.
8. I was very embarrassed at the news. - This sentence suggests that the speaker felt ashamed or self-conscious due to the news.
9. I was very surprised at the news. - This sentence indicates that the speaker experienced astonishment or disbelief upon learning the news.
These sentences convey different emotions. Some other expressions that can be used instead of "upset" include "I was very distraught at the news," "I was very disappointed at the news," or "I was very saddened by the news."
10. I am proud of the tradition. - This sentence states that the speaker feels a sense of pride regarding a particular tradition.
11. I am proud of the custom. - This sentence conveys that the speaker feels proud in relation to a specific custom.
Both sentences have a similar meaning, emphasizing pride in cultural aspects. However, "tradition" refers to a long-established practice, while "custom" denotes a specific cultural behavior or habit.
12. He kicked the beggar out of his house. - This sentence describes an action where someone forcefully removed a beggar from their house by kicking them.
13. He sent the beggar out of his house. - This sentence indicates that someone directed or instructed the beggar to leave their house.
14. He got the beggar out of his house. - This sentence suggests that someone managed to remove the beggar from their house.
All three sentences are grammatically correct, but the verb choice differs. Other verbs that can be used in the blank to convey a similar meaning include "forced," "drove," "evicted," or "dismissed."