4 9.4.7.1 Find the adjectives
the writer uses in the story
to describe the following:
• the cave • the sea
• the marks on the pickaxe
• the wind . the waves
• the head of the pickaxe
• Phrasal verbs: set
set off = to start a journey
set back = to delay
set aside = to save for a special purpose/
occasion
set up = to start sth (e.g. a business)
The question asks us to find the adjectives the writer uses in the story to describe certain things.
1. The Cave:
To find the adjective used to describe the cave, we need to carefully read the story and look for any words that give us information about the cave. For example, the writer might describe the cave as dark, spooky, or mysterious. These words are all adjectives that describe the cave.
2. The Sea:
Similarly, we need to find adjectives used to describe the sea. The writer might use words like calm, turbulent, or vast to describe the sea.
3. The Marks on the Pickaxe:
To find the adjective used to describe the marks on the pickaxe, we again need to closely read the story. Look for any words that describe the appearance or condition of the marks. For example, the writer might use words like deep, old, or rusty to describe the marks on the pickaxe.
4. The Wind and the Waves:
Again, read the story carefully to find adjectives used to describe the wind and the waves. The writer might use words like strong, gentle, or powerful to describe the wind. For the waves, the writer might use words like crashing, foaming, or relentless.
5. The Head of the Pickaxe:
Once more, carefully read the story to find adjectives used to describe the head of the pickaxe. The writer might use words like sharp, blunt, or chipped to describe the head of the pickaxe.
Moving on to the second part of the question:
This part asks us to explain the meaning of the phrasal verb "set" in different contexts:
1. Set off:
To set off means to start a journey. For example, if someone says "I will set off on my trip tomorrow," it means they will start their journey tomorrow.
2. Set back:
To set back means to delay or postpone something. For instance, if someone says "The bad weather set back our plans," it means the bad weather caused a delay in their plans.
3. Set aside:
To set aside means to save something for a special purpose or occasion. For example, if someone says "I will set aside some money for my vacation," it means they will save some money specifically for their vacation.
4. Set up:
To set up means to start something, such as a business or a project. For instance, if someone says "I will set up a new company next year," it means they plan to start a new company in the coming year.
By carefully reading the story and analyzing the context, we can find the adjectives the writer uses to describe different elements and understand the meaning of the phrasal verb "set" in various contexts.