1. She often missed classes.
2. She often skipped classes.
(Are bothe the same? Do you use some other expressions instead of 'missed'?)
3. She wore the same old dress to school every day.
4. She wore the same old dress when she goes to school every day.
(Does #3 mean #4?)
5. Maddie didn't like teasing Wanda.
6. Maddie didn't like bothering Wanda.
7. Maddie didn't like laughing at Wanda.
(Do they have the same meaning? If not, what is the difference among them?)
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1 and 2 mean the same thing, yes. Another verb to use here is "cut" -- she often cut classes.
3 is fine, but 4 has a verb tense and wordiness problem. Change "goes" to "went" (to match the past tense of the main verb "wore") and then the two sentences will mean the same thing.
5, 6, and 7 mean approximately the same thing, but are not identical. Close, but not the same!
1. "She often missed classes" means that she did not attend classes regularly, possibly due to absences or other reasons. It implies that she was not present for those specific classes.
2. "She often skipped classes" means that she deliberately chose not to attend certain classes, intentionally avoiding them. It implies an act of consciously deciding not to go to class.
Both "missed" and "skipped" convey the idea of not being present for classes, but "skipped" adds a sense of purposeful avoidance.
Regarding expressions instead of 'missed,' you could also use phrases like "she frequently skipped classes," "she was frequently absent from classes," or "she often did not attend classes."
3. "She wore the same old dress to school every day" means that she consistently wore a particular dress that wasn't new or changed on a daily basis. It suggests a lack of variety or a routine in her choice of attire.
4. "She wore the same old dress when she goes to school every day" is not grammatically correct. It should be "She wears the same old dress when she goes to school every day." This means that she currently continues to wear a specific dress to school every day. It implies that the action of wearing the dress is ongoing.
Yes, 3 and 4 have a similar meaning, suggesting that she continues to wear the same dress to school every day.
5. Maddie didn't like teasing Wanda" means that Maddie dislikes engaging in actions or behavior that make fun of or mock Wanda. It implies a negative attitude towards teasing.
6. Maddie didn't like bothering Wanda" means that Maddie dislikes intentionally causing inconvenience or annoyance to Wanda. It implies not wanting to disturb or irritate her.
7. Maddie didn't like laughing at Wanda" means that Maddie dislikes finding amusement or entertainment at the expense of Wanda. It implies not enjoying or participating in laughing at her.
While these expressions share a general disapproval or dislike of negative actions towards Wanda, there are slight differences in their emphasis. "Teasing" focuses on making fun, "bothering" focuses on causing trouble or annoyance, and "laughing at" specifically highlights the act of laughing in a mocking or derisive manner.