Starters 2 - In the Sky

Here you will learn some English words about things in the sky, such as "cloud", "star", and "moon", prepared for starter level students.

review-disable

review

flashcard-disable

flashcard

spelling-disable

spelling

quiz-disable

quiz

start-learning
Starters 2
sky [noun]

the space above the earth where the sun, clouds, stars, and the moon are and we can see them

Ex: The sky gradually brightened as the morning sun rose .
cloud [noun]

a white or gray visible mass of water vapor floating in the air

Ex: The clouds blocked the sun , creating a momentary shadow .
rain [noun]

water that falls in small drops from the sky

Ex: The rain made the grass and flowers look vibrant and alive .
snow [noun]

small, white pieces of frozen water vapor that fall from the sky in cold temperatures

Ex: The mountain peaks were capped with glistening snow .
air [noun]

the mixture of gases, primarily oxygen and nitrogen, that surrounds the Earth and is essential for breathing

Ex: The air around the waterfall was misty and cool .
star [noun]

(astronomy) a shining point found in large numbers in the night sky

Ex: The sky was so clear that I could see countless stars .
sun [noun]

the large, bright star in the sky that shines during the day and gives us light and heat

Ex: I wear sunglasses to protect my eyes from the sun 's glare .
moon [noun]

the circular object going around the earth, visible mostly at night

Ex: Selenophiles have a deep and intense love for the moon .