catch simple past past participle catch caught caught The word “catch” is a popular verb that we use when receiving something in our hands: He’s about to catch the ball. He’s going to catch the ball with his hands. There are other ways to use this verb: You might catch a cold if you don’t […]
cast There are several different ways to use the word “cast.” A cast is used to heal broken bones. She has a cast on her arm. This boy has a cast on his leg.(In this sentence, the word “cast” is used as a noun ) When fishing, a person casts his line into the water.cast
cash The word “cash” refers to money that is available to use immediately, usually in the form of paper. cash = money; paper money The word “cash” is a noun in these sentences and questions: I’m all out of cash. Do you have any cash? Marta got some cash from an ATM. Bob withdrew a large
career We use the word “career” when talking about a person’s area of employment or field of work. Some people confuse this word with “job,” but you can have many different jobs within one career: Rihanna would like a career in broadcasting. What kind of career would you like to enter? My neighbor has had
capture The word “capture” means to catch something or someone who has escaped or needs to be found. The pronunciation of this word is capture (cap shur). The police captured the man who robbed the bank. A little boy captured a butterfly with a net. Whitey Bulger escaped capture for decades. (This sentence uses “capture” as a noun.) His
cap A cap can be a hat or something that provides some kind of protection or a seal. baseball cap He always wears a baseball cap backwards. Did you put the cap back on the tube of toothpaste? Where the cap for the milk? The company put a cap on hiring at the beginning of
candy The word “candy” is a noncount noun used for food that is mostly made of some kind of sugar. I have three pieces of candy. There was a lot of candy given out last night during Halloween. Candy is bad for your teeth. Hard candy is especially bad for your teeth. It’s not good
awesome The word “awesome” is an adjective that is similar to “great” or “excellent.” This word is popular among young people, but you also hear older people using it. This summer is going to be awesome. Tom and Helen found a house in an awesome neighborhood. We have a three-day weekend coming up. Awesome! This
author An author is a person who writes something. This word is usually used for people who write professionally, but it can also be used for amateur writers and students. The author of a famous novel showed up at our local bookstore recently to sign copies of her book. George Orwell was an author of poetry and
average If someone or something is average, it’s typical, normal, routine, or usual. The average temperature for this time of year in the upper midwest is about 50 degrees. Yesterday the temperature was about 45 degrees, which is a little below average. Vince is an average student. He gets average grades, B’s, C’s, and an
